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The human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine is cutting cases of cervical cancer by nearly 90%, the first real-world data shows. Cancer Research UK described the findings as “historic”, and said it showed the vaccine was saving lives. Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by viruses, and the hope is vaccination could almost eliminate the disease. The researchers said the success meant those who were vaccinated may need far fewer cervical smear tests too. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women around the world, killing more than 300,000 each year. Almost nine-in-10 deaths are in low and middle…

Some of Nigeria’s finest skit comedians paid a courtesy visit to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Aso Villa on Wednesday. The young Nigerian (comedy) Skit Industry practitioners under the auspices of the Nigeria Skits Industry Awards (NSIA), led by its promoter, Hon. Bimbo Daramola described the VP as a man of the youths. The delegation included Maryam Apaokagi, popularly known as Taooma; Josh Alfred (Josh2funny); Ayo Ajewole (Woli Agba); Adebamiro Adeyanju (Mr. Hyenana), Adeoye Adeyemi Elesho (Yemi Elesho), among others. Commending the creativity of the Nigerian youths, Osinbajo said, “I strongly believe that what our young people are doing…

By Orisha Recently, there’s a been a growing call to name Bandits as Terrorists. This was particularly highlighted by the proscription of the group, IPOB (Indigenous People of Biafra) by the federal government. Some view this group as a self determination group and believe the proscription was an anti-ethnic initiative to silence the clamour for secession. Further, increasingly heightened insecurity challenges and atrocities by the ‘novel’ Bandit groups seems to justify the sentiments of bias that many believe was existing in the Federal Government. Matters came to a head for many when bandits were seen to be receiving patronage and…

The United States (US) government has threatened sanctions including Visa restrictions on anyone who interferes with the democratic process or incites violence during the forthcoming Anambra State gubernatorial election on Saturday. The US issued the warning in a statement on Wednesday by the Public Affairs Section of the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria. The US government also warned that certain violations may also lead to restrictions on relatives of the electoral offenders and the families of those who may instigate violence at the polls. “We will be paying close attention to actions of individuals who interfere with the democratic…

Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan at the end of August the persecution of the country’s LGBT+ community has ramped up, forcing many to live in hiding, fearing for their lives. “We now know for sure the Taliban has a ‘kill list’,” said the head of the Rainbow Railroad, a Canadian NGO helping under-threat Afghans to flee into exile. The situation for the LGBT+ community in Afghanistan has never been easy. Same-sex relations have always been taboo in the Muslim-majority country, where – even under the former Western-backed government – non-heterosexual relations were illegal and could lead to up…

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane is set to be out for about a month with a hamstring injury. Varane suffered the injury in Tuesday’s Champions League draw at Atalanta and was substituted in the first half. The 28-year-old France international, who joined United for £34m from Real Madrid in August, had only just returned from a groin problem. He will now miss crucial Premier League games against Manchester City and Chelsea. Man Utd defender, Varane out for few weeks over groin injury Fellow centre-back Victor Lindelof missed the trip to Atalanta, leaving United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer facing a defensive…

Karim Benzema’s double took Real Madrid top of Group D as they held off a spirited Shakhtar Donetsk side in the Champions League. Benzema tapped in the opener to record Real’s 1,000th goal in European football’s elite club competition. The France forward swept in a second following good work from Vinicius Junior and Casemiro after Fernando had deservedly levelled for Shakhtar. Real boss Carlo Ancelotti will be thankful for Benzema’s clinical contribution in a contest that saw his side flatter to deceive against opposition they had thrashed in the reverse fixture little over two weeks ago. Benzema on trial over…

Raheem Sterling ended his 12-game goal drought to wrap up an easy Champions League win for Manchester City over Club Bruges at Etihad Stadium. Sterling converted Ilkay Gundogan’s cutback to score for only the second time this season and claim his first Champions League goal in more than a year. With Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez finishing off Joao Cancelo crosses from close range either side of the interval and Gabriel Jesus rolling a shot into the far corner with the final kick of the game, Pep Guardiola’s men were finding winning form after successive defeats by West Ham and…

Former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum scored his first goals for Paris St-Germain but a last-minute equaliser earned RB Leipzig a draw in their Champions League group game. The German hosts took an early lead when Christopher Nkunku headed home. Andre Silva then saw his penalty saved before Wijnaldum stabbed in. The Netherlands player then headed in just before half time but Dominik Szoboszlai equalised with an added-time penalty. The spot kick was awarded by VAR for a foul by Presnel Kimpembe on Nkunku in the 91st minute. Messi injured as PSG fight back to beat Lille PSG were without Lionel…

Liverpool swept into the last 16 of the Champions League with a comfortable win over 10-man Atletico Madrid that ensured they will finish top of Group B. Early goals by Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane, both created by Trent Alexander-Arnold, put the Reds in full command and there was no way back for the Spanish side once Felipe was sent off before half-time. Jurgen Klopp’s side should have dished out more punishment after the break but missed a flurry of chances and Jota had another strike ruled out for offside by the video assistant referee. Atletico thought they had pulled…