Following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has said she no longer feels the same way about Nigeria. Adichie made this remark in…
Category: Health
NAFDAC takes advocacy on Fight against Fake Drug To Communities
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inaugurated 600 pharmacists as members of its new Pharmacists Reserve Volunteer Programme (PRVP), creating a national pool of…
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians over local production of fake products
Eniola Yekini The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised concerns over the activities of alleged Chinese counterfeit syndicates operating in Nigeria, saying some…
Foundation begins 2026 Breast cancer campaign, offers free screenings
Eniola Yekini The David Omenukor Foundation has launched its 2026 breast and cervical cancer awareness and early detection campaign, providing free mammogram screenings to about 22 underserved and vulnerable women…
Never Mix These 5 Common Household Chemicals
Eniola Yekini Many people believe that combining two strong cleaning products will double their cleaning strength and remove tough grease faster. In reality, mixing everyday household cleaners can trigger dangerous…
Social media influencer dies after penis enlargement procedure
A 43-year-old British-Nigerian businessman and social media influencer, Igho Ubiribo, has died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure during a holiday in Thailand with his wife. Ubiribo died in March…
Ex- VP raises alarm on danger in using chemicals for fruit preservation
Eniola Yekini Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has raised concerns over the use of dangerous chemicals in ripening and preserving fruits. He narrated ordeal on how a laboratory test found his…
Kano govt sets up special committee to tackle diphtheria outbreak
Eniola Yekini The Kano State Government has inaugurated a Special Committee on Diphtheria Outbreak Response to strengthen efforts to contain reported cases and deaths from the disease across some Local…
Cancer diagnosis: FG urges early Detection for effective treatment
Eniola Yekini The Federal Government has hammered on early cancer detection, saying the stage at which the disease is diagnosed determines the treatment approach and chances of cure. Dr Uchechukwu…
BOUESTI Don Urges Lifestyle Change to Unlock Nigeria’s Productivity
By Samuel Precious Professor Temitope Tiamiyu Alade, a Professor of Human Kinetics and Health Education at Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ikere-Ekiti, has urged Nigerians to…