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News_Naija

Live And Unplugged With Tonie Delivers Musical Magic
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A live music event, ‘Live & Unplugged with Tonie’, recently delivered an unforgettable night of soul, storytelling, and refined music when it wrapped up its highly anticipated last edition. Held at The Clubhouse, Landmark Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday, the intimate event brought together an exclusive audience of music lovers, tastemakers, and Lagos nightlife enthusiasts for an evening with rising star, Akinola Oluwatoniloba, aka Tonie the Emperor, known for his powerful vocals and authentic stage presence. Guests were treated to stripped-back performances from Tonie and a lineup of guest artists delivering both musical and spoken-word performances at the cosy venue. Speaking on the success of the event, Tonie said, “Live & Unplugged is all about bringing people closer to the music and reminding us why we fell in love with it in the first place. I am grateful for everyone who showed up to listen, vibe, and create memories with me.” Also speaking at the event, Olusegun Akinyemiju, the Brand Business Manager for Lord’s Gin, which sponsored the event, noted that the brand was committed to celebrating authentic and premium experiences. “This is exactly the kind of authentic and memorable experience Lord’s Gin loves to support. Bringing people together over good music, good company, and a refined taste is what we’re about.” Organised by Emperor Entertainment, the event is said to be part of a vision to redefine Lagos’ live music scene, and “spotlight talented voices in a premium atmosphere that values quality over noise”.
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Futbol

Iraola Guides Bournemouth To Another Record - Can They Keep Him?
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Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola gave a coy response when asked about his future after Saturday's frustrating goalless draw at Crystal Palace, but Cherries supporters will be desperate for the Spaniard to extend his stay at Vitality Stadium. The draw at Selhurst Park lifted Iraola's team to 49 points - a club record in the Premier League - with five games remaining, surpassing their tally of 48 in Iraola's first season. Bournemouth were disappointed not to claim all three points in south London after failing to capitalise on Palace defender Chris Richards' first-half dismissal, but Iraola - whose existing deal is set to expire next summer - could yet guide the Cherries into Europe for the first time in their history. Owner Bill Foley is due to attend next weekend's game at home to Manchester United before talks with the 42-year-old former Rayo Vallecano manager. Tottenham are reported to be interested in securing Iraola's services after a disappointing campaign under Ange Postecoglou, while reports have also linked him to Real Madrid as a potential replacement, external for Carlo Ancelotti. However, sources at Bournemouth suggest Iraola is open to extending his time on the south coast. "We'll talk, but nothing special," Iraola, who was appointed in June 2023, told BBC Match of the Day after Saturday's stalemate. The Spaniard was also quick to deny reports that talks have already started about a contract extension. He went on to describe the result as a "missed opportunity" for his side, but former Brighton striker Glenn Murray says the Cherries are heading firmly in the right direction. "Of course they want Europe, but this is the best season Bournemouth have had," Murray told Final Score. "Things are progressing in the right way for them." In December 2023 - a year after taking control of the club - Foley said he was confident Bournemouth would qualify for Europe within the next five years. After following an impressive 2023-24 campaign with another outstanding season including wins over Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle, Iraola could be about to lead the Cherries into continental competition far quicker than Foley or anyone else had anticipated. They could end the weekend eight points outside the top seven, but eighth place may still be enough to secure European football in 2024-25. For a club who were playing in League One as recently as 2013, it is a tantalising prospect. Indeed, Iraola's downcast demeanour following Saturday's draw only serves to highlight how far Bournemouth have come. "We cannot be happy with this point," he said. "Before the game, [we thought a draw] is not a bad result, coming to a stadium this difficult. "But considering how the game has gone, we cannot be happy. I feel we have not used the extra player in the proper way." Bournemouth were fortunate not to be reduced to 10 men themselves after referee Sam Barratt opted against showing midfielder Alex Scott a second yellow card 10 minutes before Richards' dismissal. It may be nothing more than a silver lining for Iraola and his players, but the point does at least extend Bournemouth's unbeaten league run to three games - their longest streak since going 11 games without defeat between November 2024 and January 2025. "Iraola has been able to grow and develop his squad," former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson told Final Score. "They have been able to establish themselves in the Premier League. "He is very tactically astute and uses his bench well, which is a credit to his in-game management and squad depth." Next up for Bournemouth is a home match against Manchester United, a team they beat 3-0 at Old Trafford this season. By the end of next weekend, Bournemouth may not only be closing in on European qualification, they may have moved a step closer to ensuring Iraola remains at the helm.
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News_Naija

Soji Ogunnaikes New Action Film Premieres In Style
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Filmmaker, Soji Ogunnaike, recently unveiled his latest action-thriller titled, ‘Dead Tide’, to a room full of actors, critics, and cinema lovers at the premiere held at Rushing Tap Studios in Lagos. The premiere drew a mix of top actors, directors, influencers, and content creators, all eager to witness the film The movie tells the gripping story of Itoro, a reformed Niger Delta militant trying to lead a peaceful life after the tragic death of his sister. However, his quiet existence is thrown into chaos when Sade, a vibrant social media influencer, accidentally captures the President’s son committing murder and is forced into hiding. Speaking at the event, Ogunnaike shared the vision behind the bold cinematic move. “We’ve noticed how quickly audiences move past typical drama plots. So, we took a risk. We made something different and visually striking. With Dead Tide, we wanted to push Nigerian cinema forward and position Rushing Tap Studios as a spectacular content powerhouse.” The CEO of The Nile Media Entertainment Group, Moses Babatope also expressed confidence in the project’s market appeal. He said, “The Nigerian audience is evolving. We’re seeing demand for deeper action-packed movies that tells bold, authentic and relevant stories. Dead Tide delivers on every front and we are proud to bring this to cinemas nationwide.”
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Healthwatch

What Is A PSA Test And How Is It Used?
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While PSA screening is controversial, experts advise men to discuss the test with their health provider. Who should be tested, and what do the results mean?
Free PSA testing looks for PSA that isn’t bound to other proteins. Low percentages of free PSA are associated with higher cancer risk.
PSA density divides the total PSA level in ng/mL by the volume of the prostate gland in milliliters. A PSA density of 0.15 ng/mL or higher may be associated with prostate cancer.
PSA velocity tracks how fast PSA levels increase from test to test.
Prostate Health Index combines total PSA, free PSA, and a type of PSA called proPSA. Some evidence suggests it diagnoses prostate cancer more accurately than PSA by itself.

Editor's note: first of two parts; read part two here.
In this two-part series, we’ll describe the PSA test — how it’s used, and how doctors perform next steps in the event of an abnormal reading. Our first post addresses PSA screening for prostate cancer. In the second part of our series, we’ll describe how doctors use the PSA test to check the status of a cancer that’s being watched or treated.
PSA testing: Screening for prostate cancer
All prostate cells make PSA, a protein that helps to dissolve semen so that sperm cells can more easily reach and fertilize an egg. Normal and cancerous cells in the prostate each make PSA in similar amounts. But since cancer cells are leakier, they release more of the protein into the bloodstream.
PSA screening for prostate cancer came into widespread use during the early 1990s. But the test is controversial: prostate cancer grows slowly, and the concern is that PSA screening flags too many low-grade tumors that might not be harmful during a man’s life. Still, studies do suggest that PSA testing, because it can detect cancers at early and more treatable stages, can be lifesaving in some cases.
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an influential volunteer panel of experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine, takes a cautious stance on the matter. The USPSTF advises doctors to discuss the pros and cons of PSA screening in men ages 55 to 69, but also cautions against screening men over the age of 70, and gives no recommendation at all for men under 55.
Some expert groups recommend earlier screening for men in higher-risk groups. Black men, for instance, are about twice as likely to be diagnosed with and die from prostate cancer than white men. The American Cancer Society (ACS) advises PSA screening for Black men at age 45, or even earlier screening for men with first-degree relatives who developed prostate cancer at young ages, as well as for men who test positive for mutations in certain cancer risk genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2.
Importantly, activities that put pressure on the prostate gland (such as biking and sex) can cause PSA levels in blood to spike, so you should refrain from these activities for two to three days prior to testing. Health conditions affecting the prostate, such as infections, inflammation (prostatitis), or enlargement of the gland that occurs normally in older men (benign prostatic hyperplasia), can also cause PSA levels to spike in ways that are unrelated to cancer.
What is an abnormal PSA result?
In general, PSA levels over 4 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) in blood are considered abnormal. But doctors may also vary PSA cutoffs by age. For instance, a PSA of 3.5 ng/mL for a man in his 40s “is definitely abnormal,” says Dr. Marc B. Garnick, the Gorman Brothers Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and editor in chief of the Harvard Medical School Guide to Prostate Diseases. However, a PSA of 5.5 ng/mL among men in their 60s, Dr. Garnick adds, may not be. It’s best to think of PSA values as being on a continuum, with higher levels associated with having prostate cancer.
PSA testing can sometimes miss a cancer diagnosis altogether. One study found that up to 15% of men with PSA levels under 4 ng/mL actually did have prostate cancer, and a sizeable fraction of these tumors were clinically significant. It’s also possible for high-grade cancer to be present without causing a large increase in PSA. That’s because high-grade cancer cells can lose their ability to actually make the protein.
What are next steps after an abnormal result?
It used to be that elevated PSA readings were followed routinely by a prostate biopsy, and then treatment if cancer was detected.
Today the paradigm is shifting. An abnormal result is now likely to be followed by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, which can identify areas of the prostate gland that look suspicious for cancer. In Europe and some hospitals in the US, men with abnormal PSA readings might avoid an initial biopsy altogether if the MRI results are negative. However, many physicians will still opt for an initial biopsy in such cases, followed by periodic PSA tests and MRI scans to determine if further biopsies are needed.
If the initial biopsy and MRI results are positive, then doctors will perform a targeted biopsy focused on areas where the MRI showed evidence of cancer. If a cancer diagnosis is confirmed, then next steps will be initiated. Today, many low-grade cancers are watched with active surveillance, and treated only if follow-up biopsies and MRI scans show worsening of the disease. Higher-grade cancers will be treated immediately.
"The goal of this risk-adapted approach to screening," Dr. Garnick says, is to “identify clinically significant cancers that actually do need treatment while decreasing diagnoses of clinically insignificant cancers that do not.”
Variations on the PSA test
Rather than subject everyone with an elevated PSA reading to a biopsy, some doctors perform additional tests that involve more detailed interpretations of PSA levels.
In the next part of our series, we’ll address how PSA is used as a test for monitoring and managing patients with prostate cancer.
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