The number of new prostate cancer cases around the world will more than double over the next two decades as poorer countries catch up with the ageing of richer nations. This was according to a Lancet report published on Thursday. “Our findings suggest that the number of new cases annually will rise from 1.4 million in 2020 to 2.9 million by 2040,” said the medical journal, based on a study of demographic changes. Researchers behind the study said the rise in cases is linked to increased life expectancy and changes in the age pyramid around the world. …
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
South Africa’s former parliament speaker was arrested Thursday as part of a graft inquiry, the latest scandal to hit the governing African National Congress (ANC) party ahead of elections in May. Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, who resigned her speaker post-Wednesday, was formally detained after handing herself into police near Pretoria, prosecutors said. The ANC veteran was due to appear before a judge and be formally charged with corruption and money laundering, Henry Mamothame, a spokesman for the National Prosecuting Authority, told AFP. “She’s appearing at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court,” Mamothame said. Coming just under two months before national…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested controversial celebrity cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, into custody over allegations of Naira abuse, including currency mutilation and spraying of Naira notes. The arrest, which took place at Pinnock Estate in Lagos State on Wednesday night, was confirmed by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who said, “Bobrisky is with us. He was arrested last night in Lagos, and he is at our Lagos command. We arrested him for alleged abuse of Naira notes, spraying of Naira notes, and currency mutilation, among others.” “We are very serious about restoring…
Fire has yet again gutted the Gamboru market around the Customs area in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Earlier, on March 18, 2023 and November 13, 2023, fire gutted the market said to be the biggest perishable goods market in Maiduguri. Confirming the incident, the Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Alhaji Usman Tar, said the flames broke out at the Layin Yan Katako and outer sections of the market. Tar in a statement said the incident which occurred on Wednesday at about 10pm, was effectively extinguished by men of the fire service. “The…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought Tigran Gambaryan, an official of Binance Holdings Limited, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Gambaryan stands accused of tax evasion alongside Nadeem Anjarwalla. The case, marked as FHC/ABJ/CR/115/2024, revolves around allegations that Binance failed to register with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and consequently did not fulfill its tax obligations. The FIRS contends that despite offering taxable services to subscribers on its trading platform, Binance neglected to issue invoices for the determination and payment of value-added taxes. Heavily armed EFCC operatives escorted Gambaryan into the courtroom, where…
The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has suspended its planned strike, which was to begin on Thursday. In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Okonu Abdullahi, on Wednesday, the union said the suspension was as a result of agreements reached with the subcontractors it had issues with. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the union had on April 2 announced plans to embark on an indefinite strike over alleged unresolved issues with subcontractors linked with Huawei Technologies Nigeria Ltd. The sub-contractors included Reime Group, Allstream Energy Solutions Ltd., Uppercrest Ltd., Tyllium Nigeria…
Togo’s government on Wednesday delayed April 20 legislative elections until an unspecified later date, shortly after lawmakers approved highly contested constitutional reform. “Consultations” were needed, the presidency said in a statement, about the amendment in March that triggered opposition claims the reforms aimed to keep President Faure Gnassingbe in power in the West African nation with a population of nine million. In office since 2005 after succeeding his father who seized the presidency in a coup 50 years ago, Gnassingbe has won every election though the opposition has claimed results were marred by irregularities. After a week of tensions over…
In an interview with “The Don Lemon Show,” Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the United States Representative to the United Nations, shed light on America’s stance regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as well as the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan. The interview delved into the recent abstention by the United States during a UN Security Council vote on a resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield clarified that while the US supports a ceasefire linked to the release of hostages and increased humanitarian aid to Palestinians, the resolution lacked condemnation of Hamas, making it untenable for full…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari and Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum mourned the passing of veteran labour leader Ali Chiroma, who served as the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) from 1984 to 1988. Chiroma, aged 91, breathed his last on Tuesday, April 2, at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital following a brief illness. Expressing his condolences, President Buhari, through his spokesperson Garba Shehu, lauded Chiroma’s indomitable spirit, describing him as full of life, insightful, and fearless in his leadership. Buhari acknowledged Chiroma’s significant contributions to both the economy and the labour movement, extending his sympathies to the bereaved…
The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council will consider a draft resolution on Friday calling for an arms embargo on Israel, citing the “plausible risk of genocide in Gaza”. If the draft resolution is adopted, it would mark the first time that the United Nations’ top rights body has taken a position on the war raging in Gaza. The text condemns “the use of explosive weapons with wide-area effects by Israel” in populated areas of Gaza and demands Israel “uphold its legal responsibility to prevent genocide”. The draft resolution was brought forward by Pakistan on behalf of 55 of the…
The $20 billion Dangote Refinery has commenced the supply of diesel and aviation fuel to the domestic market. The Chief Executive Officer of the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria, Mr. Clement Isong, confirmed that their members have initiated the lifting of diesel and aviation fuel from the Dangote Refinery, saying “It is a good development that will impact the domestic market positively.” Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the smaller Depots and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria, Femi Adewole, revealed that discussions with banks are in advanced stages, indicating imminent product lifting. He stated the importance of securing letters…
The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of eight suspects in connection to the alleged murder of a Lecturer at the Department of Physical Health Education at the University of Maiduguri, Dr Kamar Abdulkadir. Abdulkadir was murdered in his office on campus on Sunday. The victim was found on Monday with several injuries inflicted on his body by his killer. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Nahun Daso, told newsmen that the attackers also carted away the lecturer’s vehicle, phone, and laptop. “We reviewed the CCTV camera and saw them going out of the university with the deceased’s…