Written by Dharna Noor GIZIMODO It’s an attempt to curb the spread of dengue, Zika and yellow fever. Tens of thousands of male mosquitoes are descending on the Florida Keys. But these are no ordinary mosquitoes: They’re genetically modified, and they were planted around the state on purpose. It’s part of a plan to curb disease by releasing 1 billion mosquitoes across … [Read more...] about One Billion GMO Mosquitoes Release to Combat Diseases in Florida
Nigeria’s Buhari appeals to U.S. to move Africa Command headquarters to Africa
Written by REUTERS The United States should consider moving its military headquarters overseeing Africa to the continent, from Germany, to better tackle growing armed violence in the region, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said on Tuesday. Nigerian security forces face multiple security challenges including school kidnappings by armed gangs in its northwest and … [Read more...] about Nigeria’s Buhari appeals to U.S. to move Africa Command headquarters to Africa
Burna Boy Confers With ‘Distinguished Service ‘ Award. Buhari and Okonjo-Iweala Hailed Him
The Nigerian government of Rivers State has awarded Burna Boy with the Distinguished Service Star (DSSRS) award to honor him for winning the August Grammy Award. Burna Boy won the "Best Global Music Album" Grammy for Twice as Tall album. The honour was reportedly conferred in his hometown of Port Harcourt this past weekend. This follows Burna Boy's astounding win at the 63rd … [Read more...] about Burna Boy Confers With ‘Distinguished Service ‘ Award. Buhari and Okonjo-Iweala Hailed Him
Prince William’s Nigerian Friend defends him on Racism
Written by Bang. Asiaone Prince William's Black friend Is a Nigerian Seyi Obakin. He defends him amid speculation about racism in the royal family Prince William's brother and sister-in-law, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, caused a stir earlier this month when they claimed there were "concerns" about the colour of their son Archie's skin before he was born, though they … [Read more...] about Prince William’s Nigerian Friend defends him on Racism
Yale lab develops vaccine for malaria
Written by Beatriz Horta Yale lab develops revolutionary RNA vaccine for malaria A Yale researcher has partnered with the pharmaceutical company Novartis to develop an RNA vaccine to protect against the malaria parasite. The vaccine has the potential to save over one million lives and improve living conditions for hundreds of millions more. The vaccine patent, … [Read more...] about Yale lab develops vaccine for malaria