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Cancer: Check Out Nigerian Scientist New Discovery by trinel(m): 6:21pm On Feb 20, 2016
– A Nigerian scientist has discovered local
herb with great efficacy for the control of
Cancer
– He shared his knowledge with Nigerian
students in University of Sussex, UK
Professor Isa Hussaini Marte, a professor
of Pharmacology, of University of
Maiduguri, has made the country proud
on Thursday, February 11 at the University
of Sussex, United Kingdom.
Nigeria professor discovers cure for
cancer
The scientist new research discovery has
open a new chapter in search for cure for Marte shared his knowledge with Sussex
Nigerian Society who hosted him in an
event titled “Meet the Nigerian Scientist”.
He narrated to his audience how he
moved to United States in the late 1990s
after his Ph.D and how he was able to
hone his competency as scientists and
had reportedly received research grant in
excess of $5 million to research into
cancer.
The scientist explained how he and his
team investigated rationale for the
traditional uses of Nigerian medicinal
plants in the process discovered novel
plants with anti-cancer properties.
He said: “We are working to develop cancer
therapy from Nigerian traditional plants. We
have conducted an extensive screening of
many plants with anti-cancer properties,
tested them in cell and animal models. Our
research has created an evidence base to
demonstrate that eight naturally growing
medicinal plants in Nigeria have strong anti-
cancer properties, especially against breast
cancer.”
the dread Cancer disease with his
discovery of Nigerian traditional herbs
that show substantial efficacy against
cancer, better than the currently used
cancer drugs. Commending Professor Marte’s research
effort, Nigerian acting High Commissioner
in London, Adah Simon Ogah, stated that
he was impressed that such ground-
breaking research was carried out in
Nigeria.
He called on the Nigerian scientist to
continue his research as it shows promise
for solving world problem and positively
influence the global reputation of Nigeria.

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Re: Cancer: Check Out Nigerian Scientist New Discovery by dajoaneke(m): 6:36pm On Feb 20, 2016
YES! Test it on one petroleum minister... so she will have no excuse to answer Bubu

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