Health
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How KongaFM 103.7 helped cure my insomnia challenge
In a glowing testimonial that reveals the rising influence of Konga 103.7FM beyond Lagos, a business merchant from Kano, Mr.…
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Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan inaugurates free maternity centre, empowers constituents (See picture)
By Thompson Yamput Lokoja, April 3, 2025 Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has laid the foundation for the construction…
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Retired DSP allegedly kills 3, commits suicide; Son disputes allegations
By Raji Rasak Badagry (Lagos State) April 3, 2025 Retired 63-year-old DSP Charles Atideka, has reportedly committed suicide after allegedly…
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Couples’ regular sex linked to longer life – Expert
By Folasade Akpan Abuja, April 1, 2025 Dr Adesida Adewumi, a Consultant Family Physician, has revealed that couples who engage…
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African Development Bank Group approves $50 million trust fund to end school-age hunger in Africa
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved the establishment of a fund…
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Karu explosion caused by CNG truck, says FCT emergency department
By Philip Yatai Abuja, March 19, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has confirmed that the explosion…
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NCDC confirms new Lassa fever case, calls for enhanced surveillance
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, March 9, 2025 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a new…
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Funding cuts jeopardize global fight against tuberculosis – WHO warns
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, March 5, 2025 The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that severe funding cuts…
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Rising stroke crisis: Global experts unite to fight Nigeria’s alarming increase in cases
Onitsha, Nigeria Stroke is one of Nigeria’s leading health crises, with cases increasing at an alarming rate. In response to…
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Ben-Gurion University, UNILAG students visit LAWMA
… Explore Waste Management Strategies The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Tuesday, hosted students and faculty members from Ben-Gurion University…
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Malaria Eradication: Western pharmaceuticals interested in profit over health – Nwoko
By Deborah Coker Abuja, March 4, 2025 Sen. Ned Nwoko, Chairman, Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation for Malaria Eradication and the…
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As rare as a Diamond: Why study rare diseases in 2025? By Health Correspondent
Rare Disease Day is Friday, February 28, 2025. One may ask what constitutes a Rare Disease? Why conduct research into…
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Empire State Building, other major landmarks light up for Rare Disease Day 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025 is Rare Disease Day. It is a day set aside to raise awareness for rare diseases…
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Vatican: Pope resumed some work, remains in critical condition
Rome, Feb. 26, 2025 Information released on Wednesday by the Vatican says that Pope Francis has partially resumed some work…
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U.S. department ‘accidentally‘ cut Ebola prevention, Says Elon Musk
Washington, Feb. 27, 2025 Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday revealed that the U.S. government accidentally cut Ebola virus prevention…
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Abia Govt. to amend law on expired drugs, jail dealers
By Ijendu Iheaka Aba (Abia) Feb. 27, 2025 The Abia Government, has hinted on amending the state’s law on expired…
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Pope Francis ‘rested well’, remains in critical state
Rome, Feb. 25, 2025 The Holy See announced on Tuesday that Pope Francis “rested well” during his 11th night in…
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WHO says breast cancer cases projected to rise by 38% by 2050
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 25, 2025 World Health Organisation (WHO) says in a new report that breast cancer…
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BUA Cement donates 35 million Naira drugs, other items to Sokoto hospitals
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto In continuation of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, BUA Cement has donated drugs and…
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With leaders like Obi, a better Nigeria is still possible – Bishop
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Nworie Chukwu, has described Mr. Peter Obi as…
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Afreximbank’s Medical Centre of Excellence unveils construction milestones as June 2025 launch approaches
ABUJA, Nigeria, February 12, 2025 The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a groundbreaking tertiary medical institution spearheaded by…
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WHO says 400,000 children worldwide develop cancer yearly
By Franca Ofili Abuja, Feb. 12, 2025 Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, said that every year,…
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86 years old Israeli hostage dies in Hamas captivity
Moscow, Feb. 11, 2025 One of the Israeli hostages taken by Palestinian movement Hamas to the Gaza Strip has died…
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UNICEF engages Sokoto, Zamfara religious, district heads on Polio free future
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has engaged Sokoto state local government chairmen, religious and traditional…
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NAFDAC takes over Ariaria drug Market’; Confiscates ‘mind-boggling’ amounts of Mkpuru Mmiri, other unregistered, banned drugs
By Ijendu Iheaka Aba (Abia) Feb. 10, 2025 The National Agency For Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on…
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