Day: October 6, 2017

New revolutionary surgical glue can heal a cut in just 60 SECONDS

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Researchers from the United States and Australia have developed a new form of surgical glue that can seal both internal and external wounds in a matter of seconds. The super glue like gel, which is squirted directly onto wounds, could potentially revolutionise treatment at road traffic accidents or in war zones. The gel is made from a natural elasticated protein and works in a similar fashion to the sealant used on bathroom tiles. “You can just squirt it onto a wound site, zap it with light and the whole thing…

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Sukuk: Nigerian govt releases N100bn to 36 states

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The sum of N16.67 billion each has been released to fund the construction and rehabilitation of 25 road projects across the six geo-political zones of the country. Minister of Finance Mrs Kemi Adeosun on Thursday in Abuja handed over the cheque to the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola. Sukuk Bond with a tenor of seven years was oversubscribed to the tune of N105.87bn according to the Minister of Finance. She said the milestone was a sign of confidence on the Nigerian economy and the administration of President…

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What you need to know about ‘Monkeypox’

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Monkeypox is a rare disease that occurs primarily in remote parts of Central and West Africa, near tropical rain- forests. The virus can cause a fatal illness in humans and, although it is similar to human smallpox which has been eradicated, it is much milder. The virus is transmitted to people from various wild animals but has limited secondary spread through human-to-human transmission. Typically, case fatality in the virus outbreaks has been between 1% and 10%, with most deaths occurring in younger age groups. There is no treatment or vaccine available…

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Nigerian Independence Day Parade holds Saturday in New York

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Nigerians all over the U.S. are gearing up for the 2017 edition of the annual Nigerian Independence Day Parade and Festival, which will hold on Saturday in New York. The event is being organised by Nigerians living in the U.S. to commemorate the 57th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. The annual event, which started in 1991 and has been held annually since then, is the largest gathering of Nigerians outside of the homeland and is in its 26th year. Mr Yinka Dansalami, Chairman, Organising Committee of the event, said this year’s…

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Police invite Davido, others over friend’s controversial death

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The Lagos State Police Command has commenced investigations to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of Tagbo, a friend of the hip hop musician, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido. The command said it was awaiting the result of an autopsy conducted on the deceased to ascertain the cause of death, which would guide its investigations. The Acting Commissioner of Police in the state, Edgar Imohimi, said on Thursday that he had and met with Davido and other parties involved in the case. Tagbo reportedly died on the eve of his…

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Messi in danger of missing 2018 World Cup

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Five-time World Footballer of the Year, Lionel Messi’s hopes of playing in the 2018 World Cup was left hanging in the balance yesterday after Argentina were held to a 0-0 draw in Buenos Aires by Peru. The scoreline leaves the Argentina outside the automatic qualification places as they head into the final round of fixtures next Tuesday. Messi hit the post in the second half but could only watch in frustration after serving up a stream of chances for team-mates who failed to convert. The result left Argentina in sixth…

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TSA funds: We have no hidden accounts – NNPC

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The Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has debunked the trending media report alleging that the corporation colluded with some banks to prevent the remittance of some funds into the Treasury Single Accounts (TSA) scheme, as directed by the Federal Government. In a press statement, Ndu Ughamadu, the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, described the allegation as not only misplaced but equally misleading. He said the Corporation had earlier taken steps to inform the Presidency, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, (AGF) and the…

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We are recruiting 1,000 health workers, says Kaduna Health Commissioner

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Kaduna State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Paul Dogo, says the government is processing the recruitment of over 1000 health professionals to boost health care delivery in the state. Dogo said during his ministry’s third quarter interaction with the media and Civil Society Organisations in Kaduna that 418 of health personnel had been issued with appointment letters and their postings had commenced. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the session was organised at the instance of CSOs under Kaduna State MNCH Accountability Mechanism (KADMAM). According to him, the remaining…

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Nigeria vs Zambia: Don’t invade pitch, Security Advisor urges fans

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CP Garba Umar, Senior Security Advisor to the Super Eagles, has urged football fans to be orderly as they throng Uyo to watch the team’s World Cup qualifier against Zambia on Saturday. Umar made the appeal when he spoke with the news Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Awka on the crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against the Chipolopolo of Zambia at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. He said that the team had been talking to fans on the need to be ruly as well as the consequences of…

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Peter Okoye signs distribution deal with US record label Empire

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Peter Okoye, formerly of Psquare, has signed a distribution deal with Empire, an American record label, music publisher and distribution company. Migos, Kendrick Lamar, Busta Rhymes, Tyga, and Remy Ma are some of the American artistes who have been on the roster of Empire. Okoye, who recently parted ways with Psquare, made the announcement on Thursday night in an Instagram post. “Thank you Lord. Just had a digital distribution deal with @peterpsquare! Welcome to the #EMPIRE family,” Okoye wrote. Empire also announced the new deal with Okoye on Instagram, writing:…

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