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Man Slumps And Dies Inside His Bathroom In Abuja

A tragic incident occurred in New Kutunku, Gwagwalada Area Council of Abuja, where a 43-year-old man, Danjuma Abraham, died after slipping in his bathroom. According to his relative, Ishaku Moses, the incident happened around 7:35 AM on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Danjuma was getting ready for church when he went to take a bath. Unfortunately, […]

41,000 cases of diphtheria recorded – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that the country is still battling a diphtheria outbreak. According to its latest update, a total of 41,336 suspected cases have been recorded across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). These cases were reported from 350 local government areas between 2022 […]

Cancer a major health challenge in Enugu – NICRAT Director, Lasebikan

Cancer is a growing health concern in Enugu, and Dr. Nwamaka Lasebikan, Director of Research and Innovation at the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), is urging more investment to address this issue. Dr. Lasebikan, who was the former Director of the Oncology Center at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), spoke […]

I Have Slept With Close to 1000 Women – HIV-Positive Nigerian Man Confesses

In a recent interview on the podcast Doyin’s Corner with BBNaija former housemate Doyin, a Nigerian man made a shocking confession about his past. He revealed that he is HIV-positive and has slept with almost a thousand women over the years. The man shared that he found out he was HIV-positive seven years ago. Reflecting […]

Health unions dismiss reports of crisis at Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja

Health unions in Lokoja have dismissed claims that the Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja (FTHL) is in crisis. The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) say the hospital is functioning well, despite protests by some doctors. Recently, a group of doctors staged a protest, demanding the reinstatement […]

Anthrax: Sokoto govt provides latest update

Sokoto State has successfully vaccinated 95% of its livestock to prevent anthrax and other diseases, as part of its efforts to protect public health. The vaccination drive comes after a warning from the Federal Government about potential anthrax outbreaks, especially following confirmed cases in neighboring Zamfara State. Dr. Nasiru Abdulrahaman, the Director of Veterinary Services […]

US HIV/AIDS Waiver: FG Plans Self-Funding Strategy For Nigeria’s HIV Response

Nigeria is taking significant steps to ensure the continued success of its HIV/AIDS response efforts. The government is working on a self-funding strategy to reduce reliance on donor aid and make sure the fight against HIV remains sustainable. This move is especially important as there have been concerns about the uncertainty of foreign aid, such […]

I Lost My Eyesight In 2020, Battled Chronic Kidney Disease – DJ Jimmy Jatt 

Nigerian disk jockey, DJ Jimmy Jatt, has shared details of his tough health journey, which began during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. Speaking on Rubbin Minds, he recounted how he faced vision loss, battled chronic kidney disease, and eventually underwent a kidney transplant. According to Jimmy Jatt, his health struggles started unexpectedly in 2020. He […]