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Adetutu Sobowale A Nigerian researcher, Isreal Onifade, has identified plant compounds that could help in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Onifade’s study found that certain plant alkaloids can block β-secretase, an enzyme linked to the buildup of harmful plaques in the brain. These plaques, he said in a statement he signed on Wednesday, are a major cause of memory loss and cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients. “Several complex cascades of events result from the progressive accumulation of beta-amyloid, which leads to factors such as loss of neuronal synapses, neuronal cell death and neurotransmitter deficits, contributing to the clinical symptoms of…

Ex-INEC official likens recalling lawmaker to conducting three elections Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has claimed that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, initiated her recall process using fake constituents. Supporters from Kogi Central’s five local council areas had, on Tuesday, gathered in Ihima in Okehi Local Council Area to welcome the PDP lawmaker. Natasha received a rousing welcome from supporters despite a government ban on rallies and processions. The senator, in a statement issued yesterday, challenged Bello to tell the world where he manufactured the names of the fake constituents…

Nottingham Forest head coach, Nuno Espirito Santo, has revealed Super Eagles star, Ola Aina, will undergo further scans to know the extent of the injury he sustained against Manchester United, Soccernet.ng reports. The Reds sealed a 1-0 victory against Ruben Amorim’s side at the City Ground last night, courtesy of a 5th minute brilliant solo goal from Carrington export, Anthony Elanga. 30 minutes later, Aina pulled up injured on the pitch, without any collision, and Forest’s medical staff were ushered onto the pitch. After initial checks, he appeared fine, but after three minutes, the former Chelsea defender was helped into…

The Sokoto State Government has expressed concern over the use of harmful traditional practices in treating metal poisoning cases. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Wurno, condemned the practice of making incisions on patients’ stomachs as a form of treatment and called for its immediate cessation. Speaking during the presentation of government-supplied drugs for metal poisoning treatment at General Hospital, Tureta, Dr Wurno stressed the need for affected individuals to seek medical attention at hospitals, instead of resorting to unsafe traditional methods. “The practice of making incisions on the stomach of patients suffering from metal poisoning must stop immediately. “Instead,…

1 day ago The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested 51 illegal immigrants at New Nyanya, Karu Local Council of Nasarawa State. The illegal migrants, who are all Malians between the ages of 17 and 25, were arrested at their hideouts, following credible intelligence. 1 day ago The clash between two rival deadly groups known as Sara Suka has left five of their members killed, thereby ruining the otherwise peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration in Jos. 1 day ago Lamentations have trailed the destruction of about 50 houses during the last Sunday night rainstorm in the Ogele community, Asa Local Council of…

Nigeria’s Moses Simon has been nominated for the 2025 Marc-Vivien Foé Award, given to the best African player in France’s Ligue 1, Soccernet.ng reports. The FC Nantes winger, who has been in excellent form this season, is bidding to become the third Nigerian to win the prestigious accolade after Vincent Enyeama (2014) and Victor Osimhen (2020). Simon has been instrumental for Nantes, registering seven goals and eight assists in 25 league appearances. The Super Eagles winger’s contributions have accounted for nearly half of his team’s goals, highlighting his influence despite the club’s struggles this season. Nigeria Super Eagles and Nantes…

The Africa Energy Bank failed to begin operations in March as promised by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri. In February, Lokpobiri said the building hosting the bank in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, was receiving finishing touches. “We are very proud that as part of our commitment to host the Africa Energy Bank, the building is ready. We are putting the finishing touches to it. It’s a beautiful building, the best you can find in Africa. And our own projections are that this bank will take off by this (first) quarter. This is February,” he said.…

Animashaun Salman The Sokoto State Commissioner of Health, Faruk Wurno, has expressed deep concern over the use of harmful traditional practices by local barbers in treating metal poisoning cases. Wurno condemned the practice of making incisions on patients’ stomachs as a form of treatment and called for its immediate cessation. Speaking during the presentation of government-supplied drugs for metal poisoning treatment at General Hospital Tureta on Wednesday, Wurno emphasised the need for affected individuals to seek medical attention at hospitals instead of resorting to unsafe traditional methods. “The practice of making incisions on the stomach of patients suffering from metal…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored a brace for Galatasaray to help them claim an important 2-1 victory over Fenerbahce in the Ulker Stadium Sukru Saracoglu on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. After suffering their first domestic loss of the season at Besiktas last weekend, Galatasaray returned to action on Wednesday as they locked horns with Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce in the quarterfinal of the Turkish Cup. Nigerian hitman Osimhen has been in fine form for the Lions this season, and he kept his place in the starting eleven. Victor Osimhen (Photo credit: Imago) As expected, the game was explosive from the start,…

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge located on Victoria Island, Lagos. The minister issued the directive on Wednesday following the massive traffic gridlock that enveloped the Ikoyi area of Lagos. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, confirmed the latest development in a telephone conversation with our correspondent on Wednesday night. The controller stated that her team is already working to implement remedial measures to reopen the bridge for vehicular traffic, as parts of the bridge have already been damaged. She was, however, uncertain if commuters would be able…