New evidence has emerged indicating that COVID-19 originated from a “wet market” in Wuhan, China, rather than from a laboratory experiment, as was initially claimed by the FBI Director Christopher Wray’s comments. Researchers tested genetic samples from animals sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in late 2019 and found traces of the coronavirus in certain species. The study involved 800 samples collected in and around the market starting on…

Mpox remains uncontrolled across Africa, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The agency reported nearly 3,000 new suspected cases of the disease in the past week, with 374 confirmed infections. The spread has now been documented in all four regions of the continent; Africa CDC confirmed Thursday. In his weekly briefing, Africa CDC Director Jean Kaseya announced that 14 more deaths were reported in…

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has reopened its verification portal, resolving a months-long disruption that caused significant hardship for Nigerian healthcare professionals seeking employment abroad. The portal, a critical tool for verifying the credentials of nurses and midwives, had been unexpectedly closed, leaving many professionals in limbo. The closure sparked protests and even legal challenges, with some nurses facing deportation or employment loss due to their inability…

Just weeks after smashing a YouTube record, Cristiano Ronaldo has once again etched his name in the history books, becoming the first person ever to amass a staggering one billion followers across all social media platforms. The Al Nassr superstar shared the news on his accounts, thanking his fans for their unwavering support throughout his illustrious career. In his own words: “We’ve made history — 1 BILLION followers! This isn’t…

Manchester, U.K. — In a case that has shocked the community and raised troubling questions about responsibility and care, Ruth Auta, a 28-year-old NHS nurse, has been sentenced to three years in prison for leaving her 10-week-old son, Joshua Akerele, unattended while she worked a shift, resulting in the baby’s death. Auta, a single mother and nurse at Royal Bolton Hospital, left Joshua in her nurse’s accommodation for eight hours…

A new study has uncovered a troubling link between poor sleep patterns in early middle age and an increased risk of memory problems later in life. The research highlights how restless nights, even as early as the thirties and forties, can significantly impact cognitive function. The study, which involved 526 participants in their mid-thirties to late-forties, utilized wrist-worn trackers to monitor sleep patterns over a span of six days and…

A study from Denmark has revealed that both insufficient and excessive sleep can significantly heighten the risk of microvascular damage in individuals with Type 2 diabetes. This damage, which can lead to severe health issues including blindness and kidney failure, is notably impacted by sleep patterns, according to the research. The study, which monitored the sleep and health patterns of 400 individuals recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, uncovered alarming…

Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has announced his resignation from the role, effective immediately. The decision, which also includes his departure from his positions as Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen, was disclosed in a statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday. Ngelale’s resignation comes as he faces urgent medical issues affecting…

In a significant setback for Nigerian healthcare professionals abroad, the Nigerian government’s abrupt closure of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria’s (NMCN) verification portal in February has triggered a crisis, compelling many Nigerian nurses and midwives in the United Kingdom and the United States to return to Nigeria. This unexpected development has left healthcare workers grappling with difficulties in renewing their licenses and meeting international regulatory standards. The suspension…

In a devastating turn of events, Uganda’s Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has succumbed to severe injuries sustained in a horrifying attack by her boyfriend. The 33-year-old athlete, who had represented Uganda in long-distance races including the Paris Olympics, passed away on Thursday morning after being set on fire in Kenya. Cheptegei was critically injured when her partner, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, allegedly poured petrol on her and ignited the flames…

In a staggering revelation that speaks volumes about familial trust and societal norms in Nigeria, a significant number of men are discovering that they are not the biological fathers of children they believed were theirs. This came to light after a series of DNA paternity tests conducted by Smart DNA, a prominent testing center based in Lagos. The results showed that approximately 27% of the tests were negative, implying that…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a severe shortage of basic medical supplies and poor sanitation conditions are contributing to a deadly surge in child mpox cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency as the virus continues to spread at an alarming rate, fueled by the emergence of a new, more virulent strain known as Clade 1b. Health officials report that over 15,600 cases…