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10 Jul 2014

Breakthrough: Molecule which causes quick spread of breast cancer identified


Finally, there is a breakthrough. Scientists have identified the molecule which causes cancerous cells to grow and spread faster, making them hard to treat.

As a result of the findings, new treatment to stop the spread of breast cancer will commence. Scientists are confident they can use an existing drug to stop the cancer. The discovery offers hope for women diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer, which tends to spread far more quickly than other types.

FIFA suspends Nigeria Football Federation

FIFA, The world football governing body suspended the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, with immediate effect from all activities in football. The announcement was made in a statement released on FIFA website today, 9th July.

The suspension was on account of government interference in football activities, particularly as a result of a court order preventing the president of the NFF, the NFF Executive Committee members and the NFF Congress from running the affairs of Nigerian football was granted by a High Court of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. A High Court sitting in Jos had on July 4th sacked Aminu Maigari and other executives from the board of the NFF.