The World Health Organization (WHO) has inaugurated a new Collaborating Centre on Food Safety and Healthy Diets, aimed at strengthening global efforts to reduce foodborne illnesses and promote nutrition-based interventions. The centre, hosted by the Research Group for Risk-Benefit at the DTU National Food Institute in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, represents a milestone in WHO’s work...
The United Kingdom has officially lost its measles elimination status, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed this week, following evidence of sustained transmission of the highly contagious disease. The announcement marks a significant setback in the country’s public health efforts, highlighting rising infection rates and declining vaccination coverage. Measles elimination is achieved when a country...
A new large-scale scientific study has suggested that menopause may be associated with structural changes in the brain that resemble patterns often seen in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, raising fresh questions about women’s neurological health in midlife. Researchers who analysed brain scans of nearly 125,000 women found that participants who had reached menopause...
Health authorities across the world are closely monitoring a small outbreak of the Nipah virus reported in India, even as no country has announced changes to border controls or travel restrictions. Indian health officials have confirmed a number of cases in West Bengal, raising concerns due to the virus’s high fatality rate and the absence...
Blackdrum TV is celebrating a major milestone this week as it marks five years of continuous broadcasting, dedicated to showcasing African culture, creativity, and lifestyle. The channel, available on the StarTimes platform, has become a leading voice in telling authentic African stories to audiences across the continent and the diaspora. Launched on February 1, 2021,...
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has commended Nigerian actresses and filmmakers Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham for their recent commercial successes at the box office, describing the achievements as milestones for Nollywood that reflect both creative excellence and the industry’s growing financial viability. Funke Akindele’s latest production, Behind The Scene (BTS), has surpassed...
The government of Ghana has granted citizenship to American YouTube star Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, following his month-long “Speed Does Africa” tour across the continent. The announcement was made by Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who described the content creator as a “worthy ambassador” for promoting African culture to a global...
Rapper Nicki Minaj recently stirred headlines after posting an image of a gold card she says was gifted to her by President Donald Trump, describing it on social media as a “$1 million Trump Gold Card” linked to the finalisation of her citizenship paperwork. The post has generated both curiosity and scepticism online. According to...
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced the nominees for the 2026 Film Awards, setting the tone for a keenly contested ceremony scheduled to hold on February 22 at the Royal Festival Hall, London. The nomination list reflects a strong and diverse year in global cinema, with acclaimed filmmakers and performances...
China is set to experience a record-breaking surge in domestic travel during the upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations, with authorities projecting about 9.5 billion passenger trips nationwide during the annual Spring Festival travel period. The 40-day travel window, which runs from February 15 to March 26, is regarded as the world’s largest seasonal human migration,...
