In a twist that follows mounting regulatory pressure and customer backlash, MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a sweeping 50% price reduction on its DStv decoders—from ₦20,000 to ₦10,000—while launching free subscription upgrades for loyal customers. This major move comes on the heels of ongoing litigation filed by Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) against the pay-TV giant. The announcement, made on Tuesday, is part of MultiChoice’s newly launched “We Got You” campaign, a strategic push to reconnect with subscribers and regain public trust following a turbulent two years of subscription hikes and customer dissatisfaction. MultiChoice and its CEO, John…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
As global childhood immunisation efforts stall, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is calling for $9 billion in new funding to support its next five-year plan. The appeal comes at the Global Summit on Health & Prosperity through Immunisation, taking place today in Brussels. The summit, co-hosted by the European Union and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, aims to address alarming new data showing that 2030 childhood immunisation targets are unlikely to be met, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. A report published today in The Lancet by the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) reveals that…
Scientists at Monash University have developed what is being hailed as the world’s first cortical bionic eye — a revolutionary device that could restore functional vision to individuals with irreversible blindness caused by damage to the optic nerves. Known as the Gennaris Bionic Vision System, the breakthrough technology bypasses damaged parts of the visual pathway and directly stimulates the brain’s visual cortex. This offers new hope to people who are unable to benefit from conventional retinal implants or optical devices. How it works The Gennaris system consists of three integrated components: A miniature camera mounted on specially designed headgear, which…
In his March address to Congress, President Donald Trump honored a Texas boy diagnosed with brain cancer. Amid bipartisan applause, he vowed to drive down childhood cancer rates through his “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) initiative. By Stephanie Armour A few days later, the administration quietly dropped a lawsuit to cut emissions from a Louisiana chemical plant linked to cancer. At first glance, Trump appears to have fully embraced the MAHA movement championed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. From proclaiming in his congressional speech a goal to “get toxins out of our environment” to launching a new commission to…
Japanese scientists have launched human clinical trials of a groundbreaking drug that could allow people to naturally regrow missing teeth. This potentially revolutionizes the future of dental care. The innovative treatment targets and blocks a protein known as USAG-1, which typically suppresses the development of additional teeth. By inhibiting this protein, the drug reactivates dormant “third-generation” tooth buds, natural but inactive structures found in the gums, enabling the growth of new, fully formed teeth. Prior animal trials involving mice, ferrets, and dogs have shown remarkable results. In these studies, a single dose of the drug successfully triggered the development of…
Thomas Seyfried has spent over 30 years studying cancer. His message? Cancer is preventable. Here are his 7 prevention rules: Prioritize Sleep Sleep is when your body goes into repair mode — especially your mitochondria, the energy centers of your cells.The more high-quality sleep you get, the better your body can heal, recover, and protect against metabolic damage and even cancer. Here are 4 powerful sleep hacks from Dr. Eric Berg to help you optimize your rest: Regular Exercise Dr. Seyfried says regular exercise is crucial for cancer prevention.It boosts mitochondria, lowers inflammation, and supports autophagy. Easy options: Walk Swim…
A significant political tremor is shaking Nigeria’s opposition landscape, and its epicenter lies in the growing irrelevance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The recent move by a coalition of heavyweight politicians to float a new party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), could be the clearest signal yet that the PDP, once Africa’s largest political party, is gasping for political oxygen. At the heart of this development is the National Opposition Coalition Group (NOCG), led by former Senate President David Mark, with notable members including former Minister of Transport Rotimi Amaechi and former presidential aide Umar Ardo. On June 19,…
In a major breakthrough for global environmental governance, nations have formally established a new Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution to provide independent, evidence-based guidance on managing some of the world’s most pressing environmental health threats. The decision, made at an Intergovernmental Meeting convened by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) from 19–20 June 2025, marks the culmination of negotiations launched after a 2022 UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) resolution calling for the creation of such a panel. Filling a critical gap in global governance, the new body will support countries in crafting effective, context-specific policies by conducting global assessments,…
Better nutrition is crucial to breaking the cycle of poverty affecting millions of people across the world. As international development funding faces unprecedented strain, private sector partnerships are a key piece of the jigsaw to close the nutrition funding gap. With the right approach, we can leverage private sector resources and innovation for mutually beneficial partnerships that drive impact at scale. By Shelley Pigott & Lucy Kanya Access to good nutrition is essential for communities to thrive. It is deeply linked to global challenges such as poverty, climate change, gender inequality, education inequity, and food insecurity. When we address malnutrition, we save…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has strongly condemned Thursday’s missile strike by Iran on Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, southern Israel — the only major hospital in the region — which left the 1,200-bed facility severely damaged and partially inoperable. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed deep concern in a post on X, revealing that the attack injured dozens of patients, forced the evacuation of 250 others, and caused major structural and operational disruptions. “This morning’s attack on Soroka Medical Center resulted in dozens of patients being injured, some severely… and damage to the facility, leaving it only partially…