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Doctor in Lagos Seeks Public Help to Find Family of Man Who Collapsed

A doctor in Lagos, Dr. Folaseye, is appealing to the public for help in identifying a man who collapsed on Mile 2 Dubar Road while on his way to work. The man was found unconscious and taken to the Accident & Emergency Ward of Isolo General Hospital. The doctor shared that the man’s belongings were […]

Nigerian Woman Seeks N1.8m for Urgent Cancer Treatment

Mrs. Adewole Taiwo Florence, a 34-year-old Nigerian woman, is seeking financial help to cover the cost of her cancer treatment. She needs N1.8 million to undergo the necessary medical procedures. Florence has been battling recurrent right breast cancer and is appealing to both the Ekiti State Government and generous Nigerians to come to her aid. […]

Sexual Harassment Allegations: Army Clears Officer, Discharges Female Soldier

The Nigerian Army has officially discharged Private Ruth Ogunleye, who accused a senior officer, Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem, of sexual harassment. After a thorough investigation led by the Army, it was concluded that Abdulkareem was innocent of all charges, bringing a complex case to an end. In January 2024, Private Ogunleye shared a series of allegations […]

Doctor Lists 20 Unhealthy Nigerian Foods, Faces Backlash

A medical doctor recently sparked a heated debate on X (formerly known as Twitter) when he posted a list of 20 foods consumed by Nigerians that he believes are unhealthy. The list included a mix of popular Nigerian dishes, snacks, and drinks, which led to widespread criticism from social media users. In his post, the […]

Rwanda Launches First Mpox Vaccination Campaign in Africa

Rwanda has made a groundbreaking advancement in public health by launching the first mpox vaccination campaign on the African continent. This initiative aims to combat the growing threat of mpox, particularly in regions at high risk. As of Tuesday, Rwanda has administered 300 doses of the mpox vaccine to individuals in vulnerable populations, focusing on […]

Driver Survives Accident After Car Overturns in Lagos

On Wednesday, September 18, a dramatic accident in the Alakija area of Mile 2, Lagos State, ended with a driver remarkably escaping serious injury. The incident occurred when the driver lost control of his vehicle, which overturned after veering off the road at high speed. Preliminary reports indicate that brake failure was the likely cause […]

Breakthrough Cancer Drug Targets Tumors Without Harming Healthy Cells

In a significant breakthrough for cancer treatment, researchers at City of Hope Hospital in Los Angeles have developed a revolutionary drug that promises to destroy solid tumors without harming healthy cells. The drug, AOH1996, could offer new hope to millions of cancer patients by targeting a specific protein linked to tumor growth. The key to […]

Pharmacy Council Shuts Down 666 Illegal Medicine Shops in Kaduna

In a major crackdown on unregistered medicine vendors, the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has closed 666 illegal medicine shops across Kaduna State. This action, which began earlier this week, was taken to address violations of the National Drug Distribution Guidelines and to safeguard public health. The PCN’s enforcement drive targeted open drug markets and […]