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Sodiq Ojuroungbe A United States-based Nigerian researcher, Josephine Otuagomah, is leading groundbreaking research in the United States to unravel how the immune system drives liver damage in people with obesity and metabolic diseases. The researcher noted that this discovery could transform how such conditions are detected and treated, especially in developing countries like Nigeria where the crisis is rapidly worsening. Otuagomah, a doctoral researcher and Bill Gatton Predoctoral Fellow at the University of Kentucky, is studying the intricate link between the immune system and metabolism in obesity-related liver disease. Her work focuses on how Natural Killer (NK) cells, key immune…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, over their alleged failure to investigate claims that lawmakers pay up to ₦3 million to present motions, bills, and petitions in the National Assembly. The suit followed a viral video in which Ibrahim Auyo, a member of the House of Representatives from Jigawa State and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), alleged that lawmakers pay between ₦1 million and ₦3 million to table legislative items. In a statement on Sunday,…

As the political class begins early manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general election, Director-General of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Prof. Doknan Sheni, has warned that the North risks a deeper collapse into ethno-religious tension unless it deliberately returns to the spirit of inclusive politics pioneered by the late Premier of the Northern Region, Sir Ahmadu Bello. Speaking as lead presenter at an expanded meeting of the National Political Consultative Group (NPCG) in Abuja at the weekend, Sheni faulted politicians who continue to weaponise ethnicity and faith for electoral gain, stressing that such identity manipulation has become the biggest threat…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has drawn praise from the leading goalscorer in the Turkish Super Lig, Soccernet.ng reports. Paul Onuachu spent the 2023/2024 season on loan with Trabzonspor, where he achieved good goalscoring form, scoring 17 goals and providing four assists in 25 appearances across all competitions. He returned to Southampton after his loan spell elapsed, and the Saints denied the lanky striker the opportunity of joining Trabzonspor permanently. Paul Onuachu of Southampton celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the Premier League match between Ipswich Town and Southampton at Portman Road, Ipswich, UK. [Photo Credit/…

Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oke Ogun, Oyo State, have reaffirmed their confidence in the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, describing his administration as one of the most impactful in the state’s political history. The declaration followed a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting held at the LA Demonstration School I & II field in Iseyin, where party executives and chieftains from the ten local government areas of the Oke Ogun zone gathered to review the state of the party and chart its political direction. Leaders of PDP in Oke Ogun, Oyo State, have reaffirmed their confidence in the leadership…

Nigeria football legend Segun Odegbami has taken aim at the Super Falcons following their dull 1-1 draw with Benin Republic in Tuesday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier in Abeokuta, Soccernet.ng reports. The result, though enough to seal Nigeria’s passage to the 2026 WAFCON with a 3-1 aggregate victory, has been met with sharp criticism from fans who expected a commanding display from Africa’s most decorated women’s team. The return leg at the MKO Abiola Stadium was widely anticipated to be a celebration of Nigerian dominance. WAFCON 2024 Final: Super Falcons stars against Morocco. Photo by IMAGO The Super…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has praised a Ghanaian court for sentencing Nigerian national, Chukwudi Nwachukwu, to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour for leading a human trafficking syndicate. Nwachukwu’s conviction by the Achimota Circuit Court follows a months-long investigation involving Ghanaian security agencies and Nigerian authorities, after 10 teenage girls from Nigeria were rescued earlier this year from a trafficking ring operating in Ghana. The victims, aged between 15 and 18, were rescued through a joint operation between the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Ghana Chapter, led by Chief Callistus Elozieuwa, the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana, and…

Prince Andrew reportedly arranged a private tour of Buckingham Palace for two U.S. businessmen involved in a failed cryptocurrency mining venture that had agreed to pay his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, up to £1.4 million, according to a BBC investigation. Key Takeaways: Prince Andrew arranged a private Buckingham Palace visit for crypto businessmen tied to a failed £1.4M deal with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. Ferguson earned over £200,000 from Pegasus Group Holdings, whose Bitcoin mining venture collapsed. The revelations come as Buckingham Palace moves to strip him of remaining royal titles. The meeting took place in June 2019 while Queen Elizabeth…

Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme, popularly known as Ilera Eko, was launched in 2018 by the state government to provide universal health coverage for all residents, reduce high out-of-pocket medical expenses, and provide access to quality and affordable healthcare. Findings, however, showed that many residents who enrolled in the scheme are still battling with catastrophic medical bills and out-of-pocket payments at the state-owned hospitals. SODIQ OJUROUNGBE reports Bosun Aderinoku sat quietly at the entrance of the maternity ward of Gbagada General Hospital, his eyes heavy with fatigue and disappointment. Every few seconds, he let out a hiss. In his hand…

Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar has stated that his major target this season is to get more minutes and score more goals for Real Sociedad, Soccernet.ng reports. Sadiq has had a slow start to the season, especially after he tried to push for an exit in the summer. The 28-year-old striker did not partake in pre-season and missed the Txuri-Urdin’s first five games of the campaign. Matteo Darmian and Umar Sadiq during the 6th day of the UEFA Champions League Group D between F.C. Internazionale Milano vs Real Sociedad De Futbol on 12 December 2023 at the San Siro Stadium…