By Muhammad Nasir The Sokoto State government has warned residents of Tureta Local Government Area against seeking treatment from local barbers for suspected cases of metal poisoning. Dr Faruk Abubakar, the State Commissioner for Health, issued the warning on Wednesday while presenting government-provided drugs for patients at General Hospital, Tureta.Continue Reading
By Blessing Ibegbu A Consultant Surgeon, Dr Jacob Akoh, has advised patients to seek immediate medical help when diagnosed with any illness to prevent sudden death. Akoh gave the advice at the Bingham University’s 2nd Public Lecture, held at the university’s campus in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa onContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Enugu State Government on Wednesday inaugurated a free malaria treatment initiative aimed at controlling and reducing the surge of malaria in the state. The event was organised by the State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) and the Excellence CommunityContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Dr Adesida Adewumi, a Consultant Family Physician, has revealed that couples who engage in regular sex tend to live longer than those with less frequent sexual activity. He said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. According to Adewumi, sexual activityContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, in commemoration of the World Autism Awareness Day, 2025, has called for inclusion and support for individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disease (ASD). In a special message, the First Lady on Wednesday expressed her joy in joining the international community inContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye A Nigerian pharmaceutical company, ST. RACHEAL’S Pharma, has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure return of all pharmaceutical firms that had left Nigeria because of economic challenges. The Chairman of the firm, Mr Akinjide Adeosun, made the appeal on Saturday in Lagos at the commemorationContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Some experts and professionals have called for massive investment in renewable energy, efficient supply chains and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance businesses and catalyse Nigeria’s economy. They spoke at the ST. RACHEAL’s People’s Consulting Ltd, 2025 Talent Development and Retention Summit Series 2, titled “Economic Opportunities”, onContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu With development funding becoming increasingly constrained, Pathfinder International is urging the adoption of innovative approaches and the fostering of diverse partnerships to continue serving women and girls, particularly in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). The organisation highlighted that the current stop-work order and broaderContinue Reading
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu The Anambra State Government, in partnership with Carter Centre, has successfully performed free Hydrocelectomy surgery for 165 patients across the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Hydrocelectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a hydrocele, a fluid-filled sac in the scrotum, typically performed whenContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Managing Director of Nigeria Health Watch, Mrs Vivianne Ihekweazu, has called for improved action to enhance maternal health in Nigeria. Ihekweazu made the call in Abuja during the organisation’s 2025 edition of Celebrating Womanhood Art Gala. The event, organised in collaboration with the National Gallery ofContinue Reading
