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To arrive at the findings, the researchers analysed samples of 605 people — who previously had no symptoms of cancer — collected between 2007 and 2014.  A team of researchers in China have discovered a blood test that can detect cancer up to four years before symptoms appear, in a latest study. The study, published in Nature Communications, a scientific journal, on Tuesday, revealed that the test — christened PanSeer — could detect cancer in 95% of individuals who had no symptoms before but diagnosed with the disease later. The researchers found that it could also test cancer in the different parts of the body including stomach, gullet, bowel, lungs and liver before conventional diagnosis is administered. To arrive at the findings, the researchers analysed samples of 605 people — who previously had no symptoms of cancer — collected between 2007 and 2014. Out of the selected samples, 191 were later diagnosed with cancer. The researchers also examined specimens from an additional 223...

Some of the products include contaminated dairy products and meat from illegally slaughtered animals.  Police Seize Fake COVID-19 Testing Kits From 77 Countries In International Trafficking Crackdown 17,000 fake COVID-19 testing kits discovered in raids against illicit food and drink products across dozens of countries, have been siezed by the International Police (Interpol).  407 people linked to the seized $40 million (34.5 million euros) worth of fake or substandard products from 77 countries, have been arrested in raids carried out from December 2019 to June 2020. Interpol said on Wednesday July 22, that some of the products include contaminated dairy products; meat from illegally slaughtered animals and food products falsely labelled as medicinal cures,  disinfectants and even a shipment of seafood in South Africa originating from Asia, cosmetics, footwear, clothing, handbags, car parts, electronics, tobacco and medicines.  The agency's secretary general Jurgen ...

The face of the man who is the heir to billionaire Femi Otedola's fortune has been unveiled on social media.  Fewa Otedola   Fewa Otedola is the only son of one of Africa's richest men and CEO of Forte Oil, Femi Otedola. Unlike his sisters, Olawumi, DJ Cuppy and Temi Otedola, Fewa likes to keep things private.   Fewa who is autistic is the only male heir to his father's billion dollar fortune.    Sharing a personal story about her brother, during World Autism Day on the 2nd April 2017, Temi Otedola revealed how the family have coped with Fewa being autistic.   She wrote on her  JTO fashion blog :  "I think it’s important to first describe what it is to those of you reading who are less familiar. Essentially, autism is a social development disorder which affects the cognitive, communicative and interactive ability of the brain. People with autism struggle with heightened sensory stimulation and need a lot of attention and support from their parents...

Fans of the BBNaija 2020 show have gushed over a housemate and her beautiful baby.    Ka3na and her baby   Hours after sharing her emotional life story, BBNaija Lockdown housemate, Ka3na has got fans emotional, with many commending her for being a strong woman.   According to the single mother of one, she has been hustling since she was 19.   She further stated that she got married to a 64-year-old man whom she conceived and birthed a baby girl via IVF for.   Ka3na pointed out that she isn't divorced but separated from the man who is British, to build her brand with the help of the platform Big Brother Naija has offered.   She also spoke about her fashion house and owning a 'mini-estate' in Port Harcourt. The ebony beauty seems to have won over more fans as photos of her and her baby have since gone viral.   See how viewers are reacting to Ka3na's life story and her beautiful photos:   Twitter user, @AssistantEbukaa, seems to have joined her ...

The government of Nigeria has announced a budget of N12.66 trillion for the year 2021.  President Muhammadu Buhari   Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has announced an aggregate expenditure of N12.66 trillion for the 2021 financial year.   According to Buhari, 2021 budget would be based on an oil benchmark of $40 per barrel of crude oil.   President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday read on the floor of the Senate, the 2020 – 2021 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from President Muhammadu Buhari.   The document forwarded to the Senate by President Muhammadu Buhari for approval proposed the sum of N12.66trillion as aggregate expenditure for 2021 on a deficit of N5.16 trillion to be financed by total loan packages of N4.28 trillion.   It further targeted N481.41billion as statutory transfers, N5.75trillion as recurrent expenditure, N3.33trillion for capital expenditure and N3.12 trillion for debt servicing.   The document...

The Big Brother housemate in the ongoing reality show said he dated a girl for eight years without s*x.    Brighto Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, housemate, Brighto, on Tuesday gave an insight into his past relationship. Brighto said he dated a girl for eight years without sex. He disclosed this during a chat with fellow housemates. According to Brighto:  “I did not have sex with my 8 years ex-girlfriend.” The current season of BBNaija reality television show has 20 housemates jostling for N85 Million worth of prizes. The housemates would be lodged at the Big Brother House for the next ten weeks to entertain TV viewers across Africa and beyond.

Nigerian musicians, Burna Boy is living life on a cruise and has taken to social media to share a video of his Rolls Royce Dawn.    Burna Boy shows off his car   Multiple-award winning Nigerian artiste, Burna-Boy has given fans a show of his expensive Rolls Royce Dawn.   In a video shared online, the self-acclaimed African Giant couldn't stop himself from showing off wards of naira notes and what his fancy car looks like.   In the video, the person filming panned the camera to show the star act behind the wheels. Viewers were also afforded a view of some other cars parked in the garage of the entertainer.   The rear seat of the Dawn was not left out. It featured a young man making an effort to light up – well, a stick of something were are not sure of.   However, a  striking feature at the back seat of the luxury ride was a bag that was opened well enough to show its content – a heap of crisp Naira notes.     Burna Boy’s red coloured Rol...

A great friend of President Muhammadu Buhari who died yesterday has been buried.  Isa Funtua buried in Abuja   Isa Funtua, the late founding President of the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) and former Managing Director of the Democrat Newspapers, has been buried.   He was buried on Tuesday at the Gudu Cemetery at Abuja.   The late elderstatesman died of cardiac arrest on Monday night at 78.   Isa Funtua was President Muhammadu Buhari’s political associate and in-law.   The Salat-al- Janazah was held before his burial at the Shehu Shagari Central Mosque, Area 1, Garki, Abuja.   It was preformed by the Chief Imam Area 1 Mosque, Sheikh Abdulahi Bala Yau.   Prayers were offered at his grave by the Chief Imam of National Mosque, Abuja, Dr Kabir.   Some of the dignitaries at the Janazah prayer and the burial include nephew of President Muhammadu Buhari, Mamman Daura; former Ogun Governor Senator Ibikunle Amosun; FCT Minister Moh...