Taking statins could dramatically reduce the risk of dementia, even in those who already have low cholesterol, a major study has found. The pill is one of the most commonly-prescribed drugs in the UK, with around seven to eight million people taking them to ward off heart attack and stroke. Researchers now believe that the medication could reduce levels of harmful cholesterol in the brain — which they say could protect against types of dementia, including the most common, Alzheimer's. The South Korean scientists found that those with naturally low levels of LDL cholesterol—often referred to as the 'bad' type—who…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has discontinued manual luggage screening at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, following the installation of cutting-edge Rapiscan security systems. The newly deployed Orion 928DX scanners—among the most advanced in global aviation—now handle baggage checks, significantly reducing passenger processing times while enhancing detection capabilities. Four high-capacity machines have been installed at MMIA, capable of identifying narcotics, explosives, concealed currency, and other prohibited items with high accuracy. Physical searches will now only occur when the scanners flag suspicious items. Additionally, surveillance monitors have been set up for border control agencies, including the Nigeria Immigration…