Scientists at the University of California San Francisco have developed a bioreactor device that uses human kidney cells cultured in the laboratory and mimics some of the key functions of a kidney. The device, according to the scientists, could one day free people from needing dialysis or having to take harsh drugs to suppress their…
A Royal Navy warship, HMS Trent, arrived in Lagos on Sunday to aid the fight against illegal activities including piracy and illicit trafficking in the sub-region. This is Trent’s second visit to Nigeria, the British High Commission said in a statement. “The visit will help deliver capacity training and support maritime security in the region,”…
Four people have died and others are still missing after an explosion at a granite quarry in western Ghana on Saturday. The victims are believed to be workers who were on night shift at the Chinese-operated quarry in Shama district. It was not immediately clear what caused the blast which destroyed buildings near the quarry…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Friday, kicked against the registration of weak political parties in the country. The INEC Acting Director, Department of Election and Party Monitoring, Hajiya Hauwa Habib, made the call while speaking during a programme themed ‘Validation Session: Needs assessment of political parties in Nigeria’. Habib said that to register a…
Ongoing macroeconomic reforms have the potential to significantly leverage Nigeria’s investment market and deliver above average returns to investors. One of Africa’s leading investors and entrepreneurs, Mr. Tony Elumelu, said the economic atmosphere in Nigeria offers the best opportunity for good returns for investors. Elumelu owns the single largest stakes in several publicly quoted companies,…
Rescuers in Morocco have used their bare hands to dig for survivors, more than 48 hours after a powerful earthquake claimed more than 2,000 lives Mountain villages near the epicentre lie in ruins and many local people are desperately awaiting aid The Moroccan government says it has accepted aid from four countries so far –…
The Osun State Government has dismissed the allegation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of hoarding the N2billion fund received from the federal government as a mere rhetoric, urging the people of the state to be wary of scheme by the opposition to pitch them against the performing Adeleke administration. In a statement signed by…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris-Malagi, says President Bola Tinubu is fully committed to restoring the economic prosperity of the country. Idris-Malagi disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Saturday in Minna, the Niger state capital on the sidelines of a civic reception organised for elected and appointed officials by Governor…
Sean Strickland pulled off a big upset on Saturday as he defeated Israel Adesanya to win the middleweight title in Sydney, Australia. The 32-year-old combined constant forward movement with solid defence and clinical output at UFC 293. In doing so, the American beat Adesanya 49-46 on all three scorecards. As early as the first round,…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and athlete, Mike Edwards has challenged “All Stars” housemate, Pere Egbi to a boxing match. Mike said he would like to have a bout with Pere when he comes out of Biggie’s House. On his X handle, he wrote, “I’m challenging Pere to a boxing match when he gets out….