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Victor Ayeni Aside from swelling, delayed growth and infections, one of the symptoms people living with Sickle-Cell Disease often struggle with is pain episodes, which can last from hours to days. SCD, a serious inherited blood disorder, is caused by a mutation in the HBB (haemoglobin subunit beta) gene, leading to abnormal, sickle-shaped red blood cells that block blood flow and cause severe health complications. The World Health Organisation estimates that in 2021, 7.74 million people were living with SCD globally, with 515 000 new births, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, which accounts for nearly 80 per cent of global cases.…

The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a corpse by suspected bandits. Our correspondent gathered that the corpse was that of a Federal Road Safety Corp  official, Augustine  Ikwue, who died in Lokoja, and was being conveyed to Otukpo, Benue State for burial.. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Salisu Oyiza, while responding to our correspondent’s enquiry, confirmed that the corpse abduction occurred, adding that the police is on top of the situation as the corpse has been recovered and deposited at the Elemona mortuary, Ejule. “The Command confirms that an abduction incident occurred on 9 July…

Super Eagles striker Rafiu Durosinmi has been in the transfer news recently, and there is a good chance that he will leave Pisa this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The four-time Jupiler Pro League champions have been keeping tabs on Durosinmi over the last two years due to his performances while he was at Viktoria Plzeň. ​The striker was brilliant for Viktoria Plzeň during his time at the club. He recorded 35 goals and 10 assists in 86 appearances across all competitions. Rafiu Durosinmi (photo credit: Icon sport) ​Due to his impressive performances, he was on the verge of joining Bundesliga side…

US President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States would again strike Iran “hard,” as the military launched a fresh salvo of attacks for the third night in a row and reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports. “We’re going to hit them very hard tonight, and we’re going to hit them hard tomorrow,” Trump said at the White House on Monday. Shortly after, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said strikes had begun at 2045 GMT, adding that they would “continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping in the…

Microsoft Copilot AI just dropped one of the most updated rich XRP price predictions in this series, pulling in a July 2026 data point that puts real weight behind the bull case. The model predicts $5 to $8 by year’s end, calling the setup asymmetric from the current $1.10 level.The bull case is built on 3 pillars, all of which are producing real numbers right now rather than projecting future possibilities. Spot XRP ETF inflows have already exceeded $1.5 billion, demonstrating that institutional demand is not hypothetical.Ripple’s newly obtained EU MiCA license enables regulated payments across all 30 European Economic…

Johnson Idowu The Ogun State Government has warned market leaders and traders against indiscriminate waste disposal, cautioning that markets found dumping refuse within their premises risk closure. The warning comes as heaps of refuse and signs of open defecation have taken over sections of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway within the state. The PUNCH correspondent, who monitored activities along the Mowe, Ibafo and Magboro sections of the expressway on Sunday, observed that the median and parts of the roadsides had been turned into illegal dumpsites. At the Mowe section of the expressway, the median was littered with decomposing refuse dumped at different…

Nigeria’s Flamingos booked their place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 after defeating Benin Republic in the final qualifying round, Soccernet.ng reports. Coach Akeem Busari-tutored side secured one of Africa’s four qualification places after winning both legs of the West African derby. The qualification means Nigeria will make its ninth appearance in the tournament’s 10 editions. The Flamingos entered the second leg with a narrow 3-2 advantage after their victory at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, on July 4. In that first meeting, Queen Joseph, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Kindness Ifeanyi all found the net…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday paid tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari on the first anniversary of his death. Tinubu described Buhari’s transformation from military ruler to civilian democrat as marking him out as a rare figure in Nigeria’s political history and urging public officials to emulate his values of honesty, simplicity and self-discipline. Represented at the prayer session marking the anniversary by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President said Buhari’s legacy transcended the offices he held, reflecting a lifetime of consistency between his words, principles and personal conduct. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and…

Nigerian youngster Seun Akanji has completed a permanent move to Norwegian club Lillestrom SK from Sporting Lagos, Soccernet.ng reports. The highly-rated 18-year-old attacker has signed a long-term contract with the Norwegian side and will be with them until 2030, ending months of speculation surrounding his future after emerging as one of the brightest young talents in Nigerian football. Akanji enjoyed a remarkable 2025/26 campaign with Sporting Lagos, playing a key role in the club’s successful promotion back to the Nigeria Premier Football League after they won the Nigeria National League title. His performances throughout the season attracted interest from Europe,…

The European Union and Britain targeted Russia Monday with coordinated sanctions over cyber attacks in Europe, accusing Moscow’s FSB intelligence agency over involvement in digital strikes. The move comes as Western officials warn Russia has stepped up its “hybrid” campaign to destabilise Europe over four years into the war on Ukraine. Brussels said it was imposing sanctions on nine people and four entities, while London said it was adding 24 names to its blacklist. The British government said the sanctions — the first joint cyber package with the EU — “target the Russian state’s persistent and increasingly reckless attempts to…