At least 37 suspected illegal miners reportedly died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State on Thursday, in a development that has raised questions about the safety and medical care of detainees. The deaths occurred after the corps arrested scores of suspected illegal miners during operations at M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto villages on September 15 and 16. The NSCDC Niger Command confirmed the deaths in a statement issued on Thursday, saying the detainees were found dead in the early hours of the day following a suspected outbreak of disease. But the command…
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Jeffrey Jelison Jiniyi of Faith Academy, Goshen, Abuja, has emerged winner of the National Brain Bee Competition organised by the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN). Jiniyi took first position in the competition, followed by Ogbu Munachi Immaculata of M.E.A High School, Enugu State, who came second, while Muhammad Hafiz Kalil of Dolphin Maria, Bauchi State, emerged third. The winners were announced and presented with their awards during the NSN conference and fellowship ceremony held in Abuja. The competition was designed to identify and encourage students with an interest in neuroscience, the scientific study of the brain and nervous system. Explaining…
Africa contributes less than one per cent of dementia research despite projections that dementia cases in West Africa could increase by about 348 per cent over the next 25 years, Professor Mahmoud Bukar Maina has warned. Maina, a Professor of Neuroscience and Director of the Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre at the Yobe state University, spoke at the 23rd Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria in Abuja. He said the continent’s limited contribution to dementia research leaves it inadequately prepared for the projected increase in the disease. “Up to 2022, only about one…
The President of the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN), Professor Angela Danborno, has urged Nigeria to move from being a consumer of knowledge generated elsewhere to becoming a producer of neuroscience research addressing the country’s health and social realities. Danborno made the call while declaring open the 23rd Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the society in Abuja with the theme “Neuroeducation and Neurotechnology.” She said rapid developments in artificial intelligence, neurotechnology, neuroimaging, computational neuroscience, neurogenetics, brain-machine interfaces and precision medicine were transforming understanding of the brain and creating opportunities for Nigeria. “For Nigeria, this presents both challenges and…
The Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN) is set to convene its 23rd Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting from September 7 to 10 at the Candlelux Hotel and Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development. The conference which is supported by the International Brain Research Organization is centred on the theme “Neuroeducation and Neurotechnology.” The four-day meeting will focus on how digital innovation and advanced tools are reshaping brain research, education and treatment. Scientific sessions will explore artificial intelligence in neuroscience education, neuroinformatics, neuroethics amid rapid technological change, translational neuroscience and technology transfer, neurotechnology for mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Lavun, Mokwa and Edati Federal Constituency, Adamu Suleiman Kpautagi, has concluded his appreciation and stakeholder engagement tour with visits to Kutigi, Doko and Dabban. During the tour, he received warm receptions, prayers and goodwill from traditional rulers, religious leaders, party stakeholders, women and youths. The engagements allowed the candidate to thank supporters for the confidence shown after his emergence as the party’s flag bearer. In Kutigi, Kpautagi and his delegation paid a courtesy visit to the palace of the 21st Ezanuwan of Kutigi, Alhaji Muhammadu Kudu Ibrahim, who received the team warmly, offered…
The Niger Christian Youth Forum (NCYF) has congratulated James Jiya, popularly known as “Justice,” for clinching the Heritage Boxing Entertainment (HBE) Championship Belt. The forum described the achievement as a source of immense pride for the youth community and the people of Niger State. In a statement, the NCYF congratulated Jiya on what it called a remarkable and inspiring victory. The Forum said the feat demonstrated that discipline, courage, determination, perseverance and an unwavering commitment to excellence can lead young people to extraordinary heights. NCYF said the championship win represented more than a personal triumph or a belt. It viewed…
The Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) has called for greater public understanding of biotechnology and the need to ensure the safety of biotechnology products. Just as they stressed the need of translating research into wealth creation and national development. The President of the Society, Professor Sylvia Uzochukwu, made the call in Minna during the Society’s 38th International Conference and Annual General Meeting, which focused on advancing safe biotechnology for sustainable wealth creation. Uzochukwu noted that concerns over genetically modified foods should be addressed through proper safety assessment and public education, noting that the safety of such products is determined individually.…
The APC House of Representatives candidate for Lavun, Mokwa and Edati Federal Constituency, Adamu Suleiman Kpautagi, has begun consultations with traditional, religious and party leaders in Mokwa Local Government Area, seeking their support and prayers ahead of the 2027 election. Kpautagi commenced the engagement tour following his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, visiting key stakeholders and communities to express appreciation for their support and strengthen ties with grassroots structures. During a visit to the palace of Alhaji Mohammed Shaba Aliyu Ndalile of Mokwa, Kpautagi thanked the traditional institution and people of the area for their goodwill, while…
An unspecified number of worshippers have been abducted by suspected terrorists after Friday prayers in Dekara District of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident occurred on Friday at Kpenya Mosque in Gidan-Zana, where the attackers reportedly stormed the community shortly after the conclusion of the weekly Jumma’ah prayers and took worshippers into the forest. Residents of Gidan Zana, Masaka, Sabon Gida and other neighbouring communities were reportedly among those abducted. The Village Head of Ka’ada, who was recently released after spending time in captivity, was also reportedly taken by the attackers while the 90-year-old father of the…