Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found different pathways cultivated by fibroid cells compared to the uterine cells. “That’s important for identifying therapeutic targets because we want to target the tumour without affecting the surrounding tissue,” said Stacey Schutte, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering in the institution’s College of Engineering and Applied Science….
A court in Bangladesh has sentenced Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to six months in jail for violating the country’s labour laws. Prof Yunus’ supporters say the case is politically motivated. The acclaimed economist and three colleagues from Grameen Telecom – one of the firms he founded – were found guilty of failing to create a…
The Israeli military has said it expects the conflict in Gaza to continue throughout 2024. In a new year’s message, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman said troop deployments were being adjusted to prepare for “prolonged fighting”. Daniel Hagari said some troops – especially reservists – would be withdrawn to allow them to regroup. “These…
The wife of Delta State Governor, Tobore Oborevwori, visited the Asaba Specialist Hospital in Asaba yesterday to welcome the first baby of the year born in the state. The baby, Destiny Onuoha, was born at 12:05 am, to the family of Martins Onuoha. The governor’s wife, who is the founder of the You Matter Charity…
Mayor of Umuahia North, Victor Ikeji The Mayor of Umuahia North Local government area of Abia State, High-Chief Victor Ikeji, popularly known as Kpakpando has marked 30 days in office since he was appointed the leader of the local government by the state governor, Dr. Alex Otti. He was appointed on November 30, a development…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has reiterated his warning to traditional rulers, landlords and heads of organizations in the state against tolerating criminal activities in and around their domains. The Governor who gave the warning during his new year broadcast to Abia citizens, said his administration would sanction any royal father, community leader, landlord or…
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, has said he is happy incumbent president Bola Tinubu increased the petrol pump price. He said the decision would reduce the number of visitors he receives in his native Daura town in Katsina State. Buhari said this on Sunday at an event organised by the Katsina Consultative Forum at the…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on Monday joined the Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Awgu, Most Rev. John Okoye, in a holy mass at Medium Security Correctional Centre, Oji River to celebrate the new year. Mbah who was represented at the event by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Aka Eze Aka, said his government…
Connak Foundation mark’s 11th Anniversary and Children Fun Paradise in Abia A humanitarian organization, determined to change the narrative in all spheres of human living, has again taken the lead in bringing succor and hope especially for those at the lower strata, as it organizes her first ever “Children Fun Paradise”. The two days Children…
Rep. Sam Onuigbo has charged Nigerians to ensure that the spirit of community which is at the core of the African culture is allowed to guide their actions in the new year. Onuigbo stated this in a New Year message made available to reporters on January 1, 2024. According to the former National Lawmaker, Africans…
