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The NGO is ‘outraged’ by Israel’s treatment of the health professionals and warns that ‘silence has become complicity’.Published On 20 Jul 202620 Jul 2026Doctors Without Borders, known by its French initials MSF, has called for the immediate release of Palestinian healthcare workers imprisoned by Israel.The NGO said in a statement on Monday that it was “outraged by the treatment of healthcare workers, most of whom are being detained in dire conditions, without justification or cause”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listMSF highlighted the case of Dr Hussam Abu Safia, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, who…

Nigeria’s petroleum ministry is leaning on regulatory certainty, rather than incentives alone, to persuade oil and gas investors that the country can pursue net-zero goals without derailing the industry that funds much of its budget. That message came from Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, minister of state for petroleum resources, at the Lawyers in Energy International Conference, a three-day gathering that closed July 15 at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos’s Victoria Island. His remarks were delivered by proxy through Terlumun George-Maria Tyendezwa, the ministry’s director of legal services, who told delegates the government intends to steer the country’s energy transition on its…

Many studies examining the link between sleep deprivation and obesity have focused on severe sleep deprivation, such as restricting participants’ sleep to about four hours a night. These studies suggest that this may lead to increased appetite and overeating, which in turn could contribute to weight gain.Because very few people can endure such severe sleep restrictions for more than a few days, though, the practical utility of this research is limited, and it hasn’t necessarily clarified whether more common and milder types of sleep deprivation, such as getting five to six hours of sleep per night, actually lead to weight…

 Oborevwori’s recognition by the BPP and ICPC highlights accountability and foresight, writes PIUS OGBAMREMU ·           ·         Public procurement may sound like a technical government function reserved for accountants, lawyers and procurement specialists. Yet it is arguably where governance succeeds or fails. Every road, school, hospital, bridge, water project or healthcare facility begins with procurement. It is the process through which taxpayers’ money is converted into tangible development. ·           ·         That is precisely why the recent Award of Excellence presented to Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related…

Every research programme is a bet on the future. Yet, scientists rarely examine the assumptions behind those bets. Decisions about grants, infrastructure, hiring, regulation and training often presume that certain technologies will mature, specific skills will be needed, the public will accept the resulting innovations and few risks will materialize. Yet these assumptions are rarely stated, let alone tested or revised in a systematic way1.The consequence is a mismatch between current research activity and future conditions, a gap that will only grow with the pace of discovery and global change. If they don’t think ahead, scientific institutions will increasingly find…

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has admitted Spain deserved to be crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after La Albiceleste’s dream of retaining the trophy ended with a heartbreaking 1-0 extra-time defeat in Sunday’s final at New York New Jersey Stadium. Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as Spain’s hero, striking in the second period of extra time to finally break the hearts and resistance of a 10-man Argentina side, handing La Roja their second FIFA World Cup title. The defeat ended Argentina’s bid to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the World Cup, with captain Lionel…

An open casting call. A virtually unknown actress selected to lead a coming-of-age streaming TV show executive produced by an ambitious veteran actress-turned-producer with a strong personal connection to the IP. That’s what Maitreyi Ramikrishnan went through when the Canadian actress was chosen among many to lead the Mindy Kaling-executive produced, semi-autobiographical Netflix comedy Never Have I Ever. But the same could also be said about Lexi Minetree, the Atlanta native who was selected from roughly 5,000 audition tapes, again via an open search, to play the star of the Reese Witherspoon executive-produced Legally Blonde prequel, Elle. Now, three years…

Taiwo Oyedele: Jobs for the Boys  I suddenly saw a list of Lagos bankers submitted to the BGL Group by a former commissioner. According to her, these are people who make up an advisory committee set up for the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinator of the Economy. I have not seen the news report on the main newsfeeds, but I have seen a picture of the minister handshaking these brilliant bankers. From my quick rundown of the list, it looks like the Oga just packed all those who have been associated with him in his long career into the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced 26 new appointments into 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, with former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, emerging as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and Major General Junaid Bindawa as chairman of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission. Mr Fayose heads the board of REA, with Ahmadu Abubakar and Ilyasu Makinta appointed as members and non-executive directors. The incumbent DG of the agency, Abba Aliyu, and three executive directors previously appointed make up the remaining board members. President Tinubu made eight other appointments to the Wages Commission, along with Mr…

MTN Nigeria has warned customers to disregard fraudulent online posts claiming the telecom operator is offering “1 Month Free Data for Old Subscribers,” describing the promotion as fake and unauthorised. In a statement shared on its X handle on Monday, the telco said the circulating promotion is not from MTN and is not affiliated with the company. MTN urged customers not to click on the accompanying link in the online post or provide their phone numbers or personal information on any third-party website. Customers are advised not to click on the link or provide their phone numbers or personal information…