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Sugary drinks, refined carbohydrates, processed meats, major causes of cancer – Varsity Don

A professor from the University of Ibadan, Victor Ifeolu Akinmoladun, has warned that certain foods and drinks can increase the risk of oral cancer. These include sugary drinks, processed meats, fried foods, and refined carbohydrates. These foods cause inflammation in the body, which can lead to cancer. Professor Akinmoladun shared this information during an important […]

20 million Nigerians battling mental health issues – WHO

A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that 20 million Nigerians, making up 20% of the country’s population, are currently dealing with mental health issues. Dr. Azubike Aliche, Secretary of the Board of Trustees at the Nigeria-American Institute for Mental Health (NAIMH), revealed this during a mental health training program organized by the […]

12 Nigerian Diaspora Doctors Build Mega Hospital In Anambra State (Photo, Video)

A group of twelve highly skilled Nigerian doctors living and working abroad have joined forces to build a large hospital in Anambra State. These doctors are experts in their fields and want to bring top-quality health care back home to Nigeria. The new hospital, called Pinnacle Consultant Hospital and Clinics, will offer all kinds of […]

They will use my name during testimony in church – Nigerian doctor says after pregnant woman delivered while preparing her for emergency C-section

A Nigerian doctor named Sylvester Ochoga shared an interesting story about a pregnant woman he was helping. She was supposed to have an emergency C-section, but something surprising happened. While the doctor was getting everything ready for the surgery, the woman gave birth naturally on her own. This was unexpected because the team was prepared […]

How Doctor Stole One Of My Twins During Birth, Abuja Housewife Narrates

In April 2021, Mrs. Eunice Bright Ekwok was filled with joy after her antenatal scan at Divine Rain Maternity Clinic in Abuja showed she was expecting twins. However, she also worried because her husband, Bartholomew, didn’t have a stable job, and raising twins would be financially tough. When she asked the doctor, Timothy Zeje, for […]

NCDC records 832 Lassa fever, Mpox cases, 135 deaths

In 2025, Nigeria has reported a total of 832 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and Mpox, with 135 deaths. This was disclosed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) during a press briefing on Friday in Abuja. The NCDC’s Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, highlighted that 132 deaths were attributed to Lassa fever, […]

Chimamanda Adichie addresses outrage over welcoming her twin sons via surrogacy (video)

Famous Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has spoken out about the reactions to her recent announcement that she had twin sons through surrogacy. In an interview on With Chude Live with media personality Chude Jidonwo, Chimamanda explained why she shared the news about how her sons were born. Some people criticized surrogacy, saying it is […]