Day: March 21, 2024

US Surgeons Transplant Pig Kidney Into Human

Abibat Babalola

A groundbreaking medical procedure took place in Boston, where surgeons successfully transplanted a kidney from a genetically engineered pig into a 62-year-old man who needed a transplant, the New York Times reports. If the breakthrough is successful, it could bring hope to people who are suffering from kidney failure. According to the New York Times report, the indications are encouraging so far. Physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital, known as Mass General, have reported that the patient’s condition is steadily improving since the surgery last weekend. The patient, Mr. Richard ‘Rick’…

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Lassa Fever Outbreak: 109 Cases, 20 Deaths In Ogun, Oyo, 14 Others

Abibat Babalola

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has sounded the alarm following a significant surge in Lassa fever cases across 16 states within a single week. According to the latest situation report released by the NCDC for week nine of 2024, a total of 109 new cases and 20 deaths have been confirmed, highlighting the escalating threat posed by the infectious disease. This concerning development was disclosed by the NCDC on its website, underscoring the urgent need for heightened vigilance and proactive measures to stem the spread of…

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Tinubu To Meta: How Nigeria Is Leading Africa In Digital Technology

Abibat Babalola

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is sustaining investments in digital technology to enhance the sustainability of small businesses, expand opportunities across sectors, and propel Nigeria to become the lodestar of information and communications technology in Africa. Speaking when he received a delegation from Meta Platforms Incorporated, led by Sir Nick Clegg, former UK Deputy Prime Minister and Meta’s President of Global Affairs, at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, the President said Nigeria cannot afford to be left behind in this age of technological advancements; hence, his administration…

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Top Developers in Lagos Route For Oshundairo As REDAN Chairman

Ganiyu Amodu

. Real Reasons we’re backing Arc-View Investments Limited’s CEO; MDs of Adron, Landwey, Megamound, Haven Homes, 100 other real estate developers in Lagos open up   As the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) Lagos State Chapter prepare to elect new executives to run its affairs, Top Real Estate Developers in Lagos have thrown their weight behind Dr. Segun Oshundairo for the Chairmanship Position. Dr. Segun Oshundairo is the Chief Executive Officer, Arc-View Investments Limited. He is known for his remarkable track records in the development and delivery of…

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Tinubu Vows National Honors, Befitting Burial For Slain Soldiers

Abibat Babalola

President Bola Tinubu, last night, promised that the sacrifices of the 16 soldiers killed last week in Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, would not be in vain. Speaking during the breaking of Ramadan fast at State House, Abuja, with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and the leadership of the House, Tinubu said the deceased military personnel would be given befitting burial and national honours. The president’s comments came as Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, yesterday, said the killers of the military…

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Mass Metering Initiative: Tinubu’s Intervention Led To Project Take Off

Ganiyu Amodu

. Power Minister should be commended for resolving 20-year lingering problem   Contrary to reports that due process was not followed in the mass metering project of Military formations nationwide, which began last week, fresh facts have emerged about the intervention of President Bola Tinubu on the project which began 20 years ago. According to a statement released by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations to Chief Adebayo Adelabu , Minister of Power, the Federal government had entered a tripartite agreement with Messrs Ziklagsis Network limited and…

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