Olori Tobi Philips of Ife Shares Heartwarming Photos of Her Twins
Olori Tobi Philips, one of the esteemed queens of Ife, recently delighted her followers by sharing adorable photos of her newborn twins. The twins, a boy and a girl, were welcomed earlier this year by Olori Tobi and her husband, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. In a recent Instagram post on August […]
Youth Swallows Keys, Knife, and Nail Clippers: A Shocking Medical Case
In an unexpected and alarming incident in India, doctors were taken aback when they discovered a collection of metal objects inside the stomach of a young man in his early twenties. The objects, which included keys, nail clippers, and a knife, had been swallowed by the man, leading to an urgent and delicate surgical procedure. […]
New Study Reveals Smoking Cannabis May Triple Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes
A new study from France has found that smoking cannabis may significantly increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Researchers who studied over 1,300 intensive care patients discovered that those who used cannabis were almost twice as likely to suffer from serious heart problems. Experts are now urging hospitals to consider screening emergency room […]
NAFDAC Clarifies Saccharine Use in Bread Production: What You Need to Know
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recently issued a significant clarification regarding the use of saccharine in bread production. This move comes in response to concerns and misinformation circulating about the safety and regulation of food additives. NAFDAC has made it clear that saccharine, a type of artificial sweetener, […]
Tragic Loss: Man Dies After Hospitals Reject Him During Anambra Doctors’ Strike
Chuwkunonso Nzekwe is grieving the loss of his friend, Obum Mekowulu Oluchukwu, who passed away just three days ago. Nzekwe’s heartache is compounded by the fact that Obum, an On Air Personality, died after being rejected by several hospitals in Anambra State due to an ongoing doctors’ strike. The strike, which started last Thursday, was […]
Important Health Advisory: People Living with HIV at Higher Risk for Mpox (Monkeypox) Complications
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has issued a warning to individuals living with HIV/AIDS due to the rising cases of Mpox (Monkeypox). People with weakened immune systems, particularly those with HIV, are at higher risk of facing severe complications if they contract the virus. Mpox is a rare illness primarily spread […]
Over 4 Million Children Malnourished in Nigeria’s Northeast and Northwest Regions
The Nigerian government has officially acknowledged a critical malnutrition crisis affecting the country’s Northeast and Northwest regions. According to Mrs. Ladidi Bako-Aiyebusi, Director of the Nutrition Department at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, over 4 million children are suffering from malnutrition in these areas. This revelation was made during a five-day strategic […]
Rivers State Confirms Two New Cases of Mpox Virus
The Rivers State government has confirmed two new cases of Mpox, a viral disease. Dr. Adaeze Oreh, the State Commissioner for Health, announced the news in Port Harcourt. She assured the public that the Ministry of Health is well-prepared and that the State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre is on high alert to handle any […]
Nigerian Doctor Accuses Nursing Council of Blocking Nurses’ Career Opportunities Abroad
Dr. Olufunmilayo, a prominent Nigerian doctor, has recently voiced strong criticism against the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). According to Olufunmilayo, the NMCN is allegedly refusing to verify the licenses of nurses who want to relocate abroad. This verification is a crucial step for nurses intending to work in other countries. Olufunmilayo claims […]
Nigeria Records 39 Mpox Cases Across 33 States
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recently announced that 39 cases of Mpox (previously known as Monkeypox) have been recorded across 33 states and the federal capital territory (FCT) this year. The most affected states include Bayelsa and Cross River with 5 cases each, while Ogun and Lagos have recorded 4 cases each. In […]