Health
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UN warns of rising heat stress risks for workers worldwide
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 22, 2025 UN agencies, World Health Organisation (WHO) and World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) have…
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Nigeria’s Consul General in Cameroon, Taofik Obasanjo Coker, dies
Nigeria’s Consul General to the North West and South West regions of Cameroon, Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, has passed on.…
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Ize-Iyamu takes over as first female CMD at UBTH
By Usman Aliyu Benin, Aug. 18, 2025 Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu assumed office on Monday as the first female Chief Medical…
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FG’s Cancer Treatment Centre in Enugu is world class – Information Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the Federal Government’s Oncology Centre in Enugu as world…
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New UBTH CMD appreciates Tinubu, others for appointment
Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, first female Chief Medical Director (CMD) of University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), has expressed appreciation to…
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AUF Inc. partners St. Joseph College of Nursing Sciences, Mbaise to deliver Google Certificate Program
Mbaise, Nigeria – August 12, 2025 Africa Universities Fund (AUF) , Inc. has announced a groundbreaking partnership with St. Joseph…
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Kwashiorkor returns with renewed hopelessness By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The deadly kwashiorkor disease that was so much associated with the Biafra war has made a return to peacetime Nigeria.…
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Redeemers University inducts 82 nursing students, 4 bags first class
The Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun, on Thursday inducted 82 of its students into the nursing profession. Speaking at the induction,…
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Aproko Doctor and the genetically modified gospel of convenience By Dr. Akin Olaniyan
There is no way we can know everything but at least, when it comes to social media, we know that…
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Trump officials visit Gaza aid site as hunger sparks outcry
Tel Aviv, Aug. 1, 2025 Two senior Trump officials visited an aid distribution site in the Gaza Strip, as Washington’s…
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Amauzari Progress Union, UK branch, hosts Amauzari Day, fundraising for hospital refurbishment
The Amauzari Progress Union (APU), United Kingdom Branch, is celebrating the Amauzari Day 2025 on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from…
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New wave of malnutrition and the road to 2027 By Dakuku Peterside
As political season begins in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections, we are beginning to see another round of promises,…
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RCCG’s Pastor Adeboye donates dialysis centre to OAUTHC’s Wesley Guild, Ilesa
By Dorcas Elusogbon Ilesa (Osun), July 24, 2025 General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch…
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City of Newark offers free summer lunch programs for children in need
By Isiah Christie The Summer Nutrition Program, affectionately abbreviated as SuNup, is offering free lunches to Newark’s children for the…
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Katsina Governor, Radda involved in car crash
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Raddah was involved in a road accident Sunday night while…
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Nigeria’s Dr Steptoe goes home: A reflection on Dr Ernest Ugo (1951-2025) By C. Don Adinuba
With the burial rites of Professor Ernest Ugo starting on Tuesday, July 22, at the Amadeo Events Centre in Enugu,…
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Dental assoc. backs NMA’s 21-day ultimatum, seeks Tinubu’s intervention
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, July 15, 2025 The Medical and Dental Specialists Association in Basic Medical Sciences (MeDSABAMS) has backed…
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Ex-President Buhari dies in London; Tinubu sends Shettima, Gbajabiamila to UK for repatriation of remains
By Muhyideen Jimoh, Abuja/ Agency report, Kaduna July 13, 2025 The family of former President Muhammadu Buhari has announced his…
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Healing the healers: Ending the needless fights in Nigeria’s health sector By Dr. Lolu Ojo
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” – Henry Ford The Nigerian healthcare system…
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New Jersey: Wellness restaurant, Pure Green Juice Bar, set to open in Hoboken
By Isiah Christie Healthy eating is in, and that continues to show in North Jersey’s influx of wellness-focused eateries. Many…
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Peter Obi visits College of Nursing Sciences in Benin City; Donates N15 million
Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has paid a visit to the Philomena…
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Army conducts medical outreach in Sokoto, engages students on patriotism
Balle Community members observed by medical professionals during Army Medical outreach in Sokoto State By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, July 4,…
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Leo Stan Ekeh donates ₦20 million to Charly Boy Foundation; Champions prostate health awareness in Nigeria
Technology magnate and Chairman of Zinox Group, Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has donated ₦20 million to the Charly Boy Foundation,…
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Dabiri-Erewa applauds Timileyin Oluseyi’s historic feat in U.S
ABUJA, JUNE 30, 2025: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Timileyin…
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ATBUTH, NLNG inaugurate infectious diseases lab in Bauchi
By Ahmed Kaigama Bauchi, June 27, 2025 The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi has commissioned a…
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