10 children di£ following Diphtheria outbreak in Niger
Ten children have sadly died after a diphtheria outbreak in Agaie and Bida local government areas of Niger State. The affected children were taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Bida for treatment but later passed away. Other deaths linked to diphtheria have also been reported in nearby communities since the outbreak started. Residents […]
Indian doctor under investigation after performing 21 emergency C-sections in 10 hours
A senior gynecologist in Assam, India, is facing an investigation after reportedly carrying out 21 emergency caesarean deliveries in just one shift. Dr. Kantheswar Bordoloi, who works as the senior medical officer at Morigaon Civil Hospital, performed the surgeries between 3:40 pm on September 5 and 1:50 am on September 6. Local authorities issued a […]
FCT Resident Doctors Begin Warning Strike
Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory have started a seven-day warning strike to protest the challenges facing the health sector. The FCT chapter of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) announced the strike in a statement signed by its president, Dr. George Ebong, and other executives. According to the doctors, the healthcare system in […]
Peter Obi takes a break from public functions to attend to his health
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has decided to take a short break from public engagements to focus on his health. On his X account, he shared that his doctor advised him to rest after he started feeling unwell during his recent travels. After speaking at a tourism event in Enugu, Obi visited […]
FG to tighten border control following new Ebola outbreak
The Federal Government of Nigeria has increased monitoring and health checks at all entry points after a new Ebola outbreak was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Dr Akpan Nse, Director of Port Health Services at the Ministry of Health, confirmed that extra staff have been sent to strengthen border surveillance and prevent […]
I’m not even 30 – Nigerian man laments premature balding
A young Nigerian man, Olufemi Odunayo, has opened up about his early hair loss. On Friday, September 5, 2025, he shared pictures of his receding hairline on X, expressing his frustration at experiencing balding at such a young age. “I’m not even 30. What kind of nonsense is this? Can someone recommend a HAIR BOOSTER?” […]
New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 15
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reported a new Ebola outbreak in the central Kasai province. Since late August, 15 people have died due to the virus, according to the country’s health minister on Thursday, September 4. The health minister, Samuel Roger Kamba, said in Kinshasa that this is the 16th […]
Nigerian doctor planning to relocate to the UK slumps and d!es after being on duty for 72-hours
A young resident doctor at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Femi Rotifa, has died after working three days in a row without rest. According to reports, he had been on continuous emergency duty for 72 hours. After retreating to the call room to rest, he suddenly collapsed. Despite efforts by colleagues to revive […]
NAFDAC seals illegal Herbal Medicine facility in Kaduna, seizes products worth N5 Million
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed down an illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba Jos, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Acting on reliable intelligence, the agency’s officers discovered that the facility was using unhygienic and substandard equipment, making the medicines unsafe for public use. The products, valued […]
Dental nurse wins £25,000 in court after co-worker ‘rolled her eyes at her’
A dental nurse has been awarded £25,000 after an employment tribunal ruled she experienced bullying and belittling from a colleague at an Edinburgh dental clinic. The case involved 64-year-old Maureen Howieson, who has over 40 years of experience in dentistry. The tribunal heard that her relationship with co-worker Jisna Iqbal became tense, with Iqbal reportedly […]