News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
The study of 24,000 users found PrEP to be highly effective in a real-world setting. Image: GETTY IMAGES Study Confirms Preventative HIV Drug, PrEP, as Highly Effective. A study involving 24,000 individuals in England has affirmed the real-world effectiveness of a drug preventing HIV transmission. PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) demonstrated an 86% reduction in the […]
NACA logo NACA plans HIV prevention in Africa. The National Agency for the Control of AIDS has said it is sharing knowledge with the West and Central African stakeholders on HIV prevention. Speaking in Lagos on Monday, NACA Director-General, Dr Gambo Aliyu, during a Regional Technical Meeting of West and Central Africa Champions aimed at […]
Nigeria in combat against HIV/AIDS Nigeria targets control of HIV/AIDS by 2030. Adebobola Bashorun, National Coordinator, National HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, and STI Control Programme, Ministry of Health, stated on Tuesday that Nigeria should be working toward HIV/AIDS pandemic control by 2023. According to the 2019 Nigeria National HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey, 1.9 million Nigerians […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Professor disciplined for academic misconduct at Ekiti State University In a significant development at Ekiti State University, Professor Edward Olanipekun, the Vice Chancellor, revealed that the institution has taken disciplinary action against a professor for alleged plagiarism. Speaking during the university’s convocation ceremony, Olanipekun emphasized the gravity of academic integrity and underscored […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Empowering Agro-Tech: Ekiti varsity launches N1bn fund Ekiti State University’s Chancellor, Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, has revealed the inauguration of a N1 billion Innovation Fund aimed at supporting agro-tech ventures initiated by the institution’s students and alumni. The announcement came during the university’s 28th convocation held on April 3-4, 2024, where Olowolafe […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Borderline chaos: Ukrainian villages bear brunt of Russian assault The Ukrainian border villages, mere miles from the Russian border, are experiencing the full force of the Russian war machine. Amidst increasing attacks, civilians are faced with the harrowing decision to evacuate or endure the relentless bombardment. In Luhivka, police officer Dmytro Piddubnyi […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Youthful Nations: Top 10 African countries with the youngest populations in 2024 Africa stands out globally for having one of the youngest populations, presenting both opportunities and challenges in areas such as education, employment, and policymaking. The continent’s population is projected to double by 2050, surpassing 2.5 billion, driven by high fertility […]
Many protested outside the Plaza de México bullring. Image:AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES Bullfighting returns to Mexico City amid protests. After nearly two years, animal rights activists have demonstrated against the bullfighting’s return to Mexico City. On Sunday, the city hosted its first bullfight since 2022. In agreement with animal rights activists who had filed […]
Image: GETTY IMAGES Chuck Grassley, the oldest US senator, was hospitalised. The oldest senator from the United States, Republican Chuck Grassley, has been hospitalised to the hospital and is receiving treatment for an infection. According to his staff, the 90-year-old senator is getting antibiotic infusions at a hospital in his native Iowa. He won’t be present for the vote on Tuesday on a short-term spending plan that aims to keep the government open. Having tested positive for COVID-19, Mr. Grassley missed just one vote in 2020, capping 27 years of flawless attendance. “Senator […]
Mrs Oluremi Tinubu First lady welcomes First Abuja’s baby of the year. Remi Tinubu, the President’s wife, welcomed her first child of the year, Boluwatife Johnson, on Monday at the National Hospital in Abuja. Boluwatife was born on January 1 at 12:03 a.m. Mrs Tinubu urged powerful people in the country to collaborate with the […]
