For many Nigerians, electing a leader of unquestionable legitimacy — one chosen through free and fair elections, unmarred by violence and other criminal violations of election laws — will provide, at long last, national pride and faith in the electoral process as a genuine representation of the people’s decisions. However, the 2023 general election is considered one of Nigeria’s most controversial since the country’s return to democracy in 1999, according to several election observers. CCIJ investigates the breaches of laws during the election and the challenges facing electoral integrity in the country. By Olanrewaju Oyedeji and Gbenga Salau ELECTIONS in Nigeria…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
A drug used in the prevention of migraine may also help reduce so-called rebound headaches, according to a new review of data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled migraine trial. A preventive drug for migraine proves effective at avoiding ‘rebound’ headaches in a new study. The medication is sufficiently effective that people taking it have less need for additional pain meds that can cause rebound headaches. The drug, atogepant, relaxes the blood vessel at which a migraine attack begins, preventing it from becoming too large and irritating the meninges at the bottom of the skull, causing the throbbing pain associated with migraine. When…
This comprehensive guide offers details about Microsoft Windows 11, including new features, system requirements and more. Microsoft made its newest operating system, Windows 11, publicly available on October 5, 2021 — a little more than six years after Windows 10 debuted. Windows 11 offers updates and new features, including a simpler design intended to increase productivity, ways to connect to people faster, an all-new Microsoft Store, and a more open ecosystem that unlocks new opportunities for developers and other creators. This Microsoft Windows 11 cheat sheet details the operating system’s main features, lists system requirements, explains how and when to get it, and more.…
A total of 223,097 beneficiaries across 17 states have so far accessed funding from the $546 million Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), a program launched by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to enhance livestock productivity and resilience in Nigeria. The L-PRES project aims to improve livestock productivity, commercialize the sector, and build resilience. It is structured around key components, including Institution and Innovation System Strengthening ($95 million), Animal Husbandry and Advisory Support Services ($40 million), Animal Health Services ($40 million), Livestock Value Chain Enhancement ($275 million), Crisis Prevention and Conflict Mitigation ($100 million), and Natural…
Blepharospasm (also called benign essential blepharospasm) is blinking or other eyelid movements, like twitching, that you can’t control. Eyelid twitching usually goes away on its own. But people with benign essential blepharospasm can develop severe and chronic (long-term) eyelid twitching. What are the symptoms of blepharospasm? Blepharospasm usually starts with small eyelid twitches that happen every once in a while. Over time, the twitching may happen more often and cause your eyes to close completely. That can make it hard to do everyday things, like reading or driving. Some people also have facial twitches (twitches in other parts of the…
A systematic review and network meta-analysis published in The BMJTrusted Source compared the options for oral monotherapy treatment of migraine attacks, looking at data from 137 randomized controlled trials and almost 90,000 individuals and finding interesting potency of older migraine drugs. Migraine attacks can be painful to experience, and many medications are available to help with treatment. One systematic review and network meta-analysis found that certain triptans may be more effective treatment options than more recently available migraine medications. Findings from this review may help guide migraine treatment recommendations. Finding the right medication to help with migraine attacks can make all the difference…
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), unsafe medication practices and medication errors are a leading cause of injury and avoidable harm in healthcare systems across the world. Globally, the cost associated with medication errors has been estimated at USD $42 billion annually. What are medication-related errors? Errors can occur at different stages of the medication use process. Medication errors occur when weak medication systems and/or human factors such as fatigue, poor environmental conditions or staff shortages affect prescribing, transcribing, dispensing, administration and monitoring practices, which can then result in severe harm, disability and even death. Medication-related errors can have…
Toilets are among the most common places in homes to become “invaded by limescale” and it can be hard to get rid of – but one natural ingredient is fit for the job, claim Mrs Hinch Fans. Limescale is a stubborn issue in the UK, leaving unsightly toilet stains due to calcium and magnesium deposits from hard water evaporation. In kitchens and bathrooms, hard water builds up on sinks, showers, and toilets, producing tough rust and scale marks that are not only an eyesore but also spell trouble for domestic appliances. The toilet suffers a lot from this nuisance because of its frequent use…
The GI-MAP by Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory is a cutting-edge stool test that uses quantitative PCR (qPCR) technology to analyze the DNA of microbes in the gut. It provides a detailed overview of the gut microbiome, identifying both beneficial and harmful organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Additionally, the test includes markers for gut health, digestion, inflammation, and immune function. Understanding how to interpret these results can provide valuable insights into digestive and overall health. The Pathogens section of the GI-MAP reveals the presence of harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites known to cause gastroenteritis and other conditions. Results are reported as colony-forming units per gram of stool (CFU/g),…
In recent, and particularly this year, residents of the Northwest and Northeast Nigeria have found themselves on the frontlines of the effects of climate change. Rising temperatures, destructive floods, and the steady creep of desertification are no longer distant threats but realities that are reshaping lives and livelihoods in these predominantly farming regions. Yet, amid these challenges, there is a growing sense of unity and action as communities come together to build resilience and adapt to the shifting climate. By Abdallah el-Kurebe The regions are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and farmers, who have relied on traditional…