A medical condition previously known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has officially been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) following a global review involving medical experts and patient advocacy groups. The condition, which affects about one in eight women worldwide, impacts hormones, metabolism, reproductive health, mental health, skin conditions and weight regulation. More than 50...
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INEC’s Disobedience To Court Orders Threat To 2027 Elections Timetable -NNPP
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Thursday accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, of disobeying court orders, warning that the situation could affect preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. In a statement issued in Lagos, NNPP Secretary-General, Ogini Olaposi, said it is regrettable that a senior lawyer...
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Trump, Xi Hold Talks In Beijing Amid Rising Tensions
Donald Trump told Xi Jinping on Thursday that the United States and China would have “a fantastic future together” as the two leaders opened high-stakes talks in Beijing on trade, Iran and Taiwan. Trump praised Xi during a lavish welcome ceremony at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, describing it as “an honour to be...
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Dangote Rejects NNPC Bid For Higher Sake In Refinery
Aliko Dangote said his conglomerate rejected attempts by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to increase its 7.25% stake in the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery saying the group plans to list the refinery publicly and broaden ownership among Nigerians. Dangote, president of the Dangote Group, disclosed this during an interview with Nicolai Tangen according...
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ECN Boss Denies Arrest By Nigeria’s Anti-graft Agency
Mustapha Abdullahi, head of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, has denied reports that he was arrested by Nigeria’s anti-graft agency. The ECN D.G said he only honoured an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement issued by his media aide, Abdulrasaq Danjuma, Abdullahi said his appearance before the commission was...
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Tinubu, Kagame Seek Stronger Nigeria-Rwanda Economic Cooperation
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and that of Rwanda Paul Kagame have agreed to deepen bilateral relations between both countries through stronger economic, diplomatic and trade cooperation. According to a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the two leaders met at the Urugwiro Presidential Villa in Kigali shortly after Tinubu arrived in Rwanda for the...
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Lagos Deploys Bulletproof Vests, Anti-riot Kits For LSNA
The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) has deployed bullet-proof vests and anti-riot equipment to its corps officers for the first time. The agency said this was part of efforts to improve officer safety and strengthen operations.Speaking during the presentation of the equipment, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr....
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Tinubu Seeks Global Finance Reforms Amid Rising Debt
Nigeria will spend about $11.6 billion servicing its debt in 2026, nearly half of projected government revenue, President Bola Tinubu said as he called for an overhaul of a global financial system he said penalises African borrowers. Debt-servicing costs are crowding out spending on infrastructure, healthcare and education, Tinubu said, despite a government tax overhaul...
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Carrick Emerges Favourite For Permanent Manchester United Manager Role
Manchester United are expected to appoint Michael Carrick as their permanent manager after a strong turnaround in the club’s fortunes under his interim leadership, British media reported on Wednesday. Carrick took charge in January following the acrimonious departure of former coach Ruben Amorim and has guided United to Champions League qualification with three matches remaining....
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Four Colombian Soldiers Killed In Guerrilla Minefield Explosion
Four soldiers were killed in rural Colombia on Wednesday after stepping on a minefield laid by guerrillas who until recently had been negotiating peace with the government. The army said three other soldiers were wounded in the blast in the southeastern department of Guaviare Department, in an attack attributed to a dissident faction of the...