ANAMBRA GOVT WARNS AGAINST PURCHASE OF ENCROACHED LAND AT TRANS-NKISSI. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Anambra Govt Warns Against Purchase of Encroached Land at Trans-Nkissi By MaryAnn Chukwuma The Anambra State Ministry of Lands has warned members of the public against purchasing plots at TransNkissi Phase 1, behind the Federal Government Girls College, Onitsha, from persons claiming ownership on behalf of the Umuosodi family of Onitsha. The warning was contained in a public notice dated Sept. 28, 2026, with Ref. No. PS/ML/2026/CR/VOL.II/028 and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Nkeiru Mokwe, for the Commissioner. According to the notice, the Ministry became aware that persons alleged to be members of the Umuosodi family had invaded and commenced clearing portions of the land with the intention of selling them to unsuspecting members of the public. It said compensatory plots had been allocated to the family and other families in Onitsha before the current administration. The Ministry added that the affected land had been lawfully allocated to various individuals and groups in...

GENETICS BREAKTHROUGH: JAPANESE SCIENTISTS REMOVE EXTRA CHROMOSOME 21 LINKED TO DOWN SYNDROME. (PHOTO)



Genetics Breakthrough: Japanese Scientists Remove Extra Chromosome 21 Linked to Down Syndrome. 

In a groundbreaking achievement, Japanese scientists have successfully removed the extra chromosome 21 – the genetic cause of Down syndrome – from cultured human cells. Using CRISPR technology, the team removed the third copy of chromosome 21 from a subgroup of cells with trisomy 21, marking a major step towards potential new therapies.

However, while the work is hopeful, it has not yet been tested in humans and cannot yet be considered a clinical cure. The breakthrough also raises important ethical questions: Should we place limits on genetic engineering? What does this mean for human diversity? Experts warn that careful oversight and extensive public discussion are needed as we consider the future of genetic advances.

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