Four people have been reported dead in a helicopter crash that occurred this afternoon at the Oworonshoki part of the Lagos lagoon. The ill-fated Chopper, which was said to be coming from Port Harcourt, plunged into the Lagoon at about 3:40 pm. According to reports, four of the 12 people on board died from the…
Taming the Cancer Monster
Medical experts appear to have found the trigger of breast cancer and why it spreads quite fast in women, raising hopes that the world may soon tame the killer disease It is one disease that kills at least 100,000 women every year. Out of this figure, Nigerian women account for about 11,000 deaths annually. And…
Ebola Vaccine Discovered?
Its trial, if eventually found to be safe and effective, will go a long way to help . It will also be the breakthrough researchers are aiming at in proving a vaccine that would help curb the devastating effect of Ebola on human lives. Recently, researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston,…
Why Bone Loss is Dangerous
It is often referred to as a silent killer, and because sufferers rarely experience severe symptoms, osteoporosis, which literally means porous bone, is as deadly as any disease in this part of the world, as it reduces the density and quality of the bone in human. As bones become more porous and fragile, the risk…
Ex-Legislator, Drug Baron Convicted
Missa Bobbo, a former member of Adamawa State House of Assembly and delegate to the national constitutional conference, 1995, has been sentenced to seven-years imprisonment for unlawful possession of illicit drugs. Bobbo was convicted along with one Bappa Madu whom the prosecutors described as a “notorious drug baron.” The former lawmaker was convicted for possessing…
Celebrating Vanguard Newspapers Publisher at 80
Olusegun Osoba, former governor of Ogun State, has stressed the need for publishers to quickly adapt and strategise on how best they can explore the Internet in order to be able to pay their staff as at when due. He said this during a lecture and book launch held on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at…
Unity Bank Repositions for Growth
The management of Unity Bank says it is set to reposition the financial institution to underpin Nigeria’s growth even as Henry Semenitari, its managing director, MD, resigned last week. This is after a successful recapitalisation and re-branding exercise that evolved the bank into a profitable and customer-focused financial services company. In compliance with the requirements…
How Lady Gaga’s Fiancé bought her $295,000 Shoes
Could buying shoes worth of $295,000 for your fiancée be a declaration of love? Well it might be as Lady Gaga, an American singer, is the lucky new owner of all three pairs of Alexander McQueen Armadillo boots that were up for auction at Christie’s New York. On Friday, July 24, Footwear News, FN, reported…
Gbajabiamila Emerges Reps’ Majority Leader
The leadership crisis in the House of Representatives appears to have been solved, as Femi Gbajabiamila, the three-term member, representing Surulere Federal Constituency of Lagos, emerged the Majority Leader of the 8th House. Yakubu Dogara, the speaker of the house, announced his appointment as they resumed sitting earlier today, Tuesday, July 28. Other positions announced by the…