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If hepatitis can be prevented through vaccination, controlled with treatment and, in the case of hepatitis C, even cured, why did 1.3 million people still die from chronic hepatitis B and C in 2024? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the answer lies not in the absence of medical breakthroughs but in the […]
You don’t truly notice the value of running water until it stops flowing. For several hours on Sunday, passengers at London’s Gatwick Airport—the UK’s second busiest aviation hub—found themselves in long queues outside toilets that would not flush, restaurants and bars that could not serve food, airport lounges that had shut their doors, and […]
France has approved a landmark law banning children under the age of 15 from accessing social media, making it the first European country to introduce such a nationwide restriction. The legislation, passed by both houses of parliament, will require mandatory age verification for all social media users and will be fully enforced by January […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that road crashes continue to claim 1.16 million lives every year, despite a 21% decline in global road traffic deaths between 2011 and 2025, urging governments to accelerate efforts to make roads safer for all users. The warning came as WHO released its latest global road safety […]
More than 10 million people have been ordered to stop using hosepipes after Thames Water imposed strict water restrictions following months of extreme heat and unusually low rainfall. The ban, which takes effect on Thursday, prohibits customers from using hosepipes to water gardens, wash cars, fill swimming or paddling pools, and clean outdoor surfaces […]
A Tokyo government campaign encouraging men to wear shorts to offices during extreme summer heat has triggered mixed reactions, with some workers welcoming the comfort while others argue it creates a new workplace etiquette problem. The initiative, introduced by Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, aims to help employees cope with rising temperatures by allowing more […]
Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has paid glowing tribute to teachers, describing them as the architects of human capital and the silent heroes behind every success story, declaring that “countries are not built by chance but in classrooms by committed teachers who mould character, impart knowledge and inspire dreams.” The governor made the […]
A High Court in Calabar, Cross River State, has sentenced a father, Ubong Badsey Etim, to death by hanging for murdering his 16-year-old daughter, Deborah Etim, who had Down syndrome after accusing her of being a witch. Justice Blessing Egwu, who presided over the case, found Etim guilty of murder, ruling that he unlawfully […]
REFLECTIONS AND LIFE LESSONS FROM THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP Every generation has its hero. Every era has its curtain call. And every ending quietly prepares the stage for a new beginning. Long before the final whistle of the World Cup, a single photograph had already captured the hearts of millions. It was the […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has debunked the long-held belief that dementia is an unavoidable part of ageing, saying up to 45 per cent of the risk of developing the condition can be prevented or delayed by addressing modifiable lifestyle, environmental and medical risk factors. The global health agency disclosed this on Tuesday as […]
