Why I rejected millions of naira for my hair to be cut – Daddy Showkey
Veteran Nigerian singer Daddy Showkey has made a shocking revelation of how he turned down millions of naira to for his hair to be cut […]
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WHO says 83% of African yet to receive COVID-19 vaccine
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says a third of the world’s population has yet to receive a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including a shocking […]
NAFDAC adopts new devices to check substandard drugs
The Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, says the agency has acquired new mechanical devices to further […]
Snakebite victims flood hospitals as cost of anti-venom drug soars
Victims of snakebites are flooding treatment centres across the country as the scorching heat forces the reptiles out of their holes into bushes, farms, roads […]
Scientists close to developing male contraceptive pill, giving haters of condom more options
A team of scientists have developed an oral male contraceptive that will expand birth control options — as well as responsibilities — for men, AFP […]
Zulum approves N50m grant for UMTH’s research on prevalence of kidney diseases in Borno
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has approved the sum of N50 million grant for the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital […]
36% of TB deaths occur in Africa – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern that with 36 per cent of all tuberculosis (TB) deaths occurring in Africa, failure to invest in […]
Aisha Buhari charges IAEA to change narrative on cancer in Nigeria & Africa
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – First Lady of Nigeria, Dr. Aisha Buhari has commended the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for launching the ‘Rays of […]
Eight dangerous habits that can damage your liver
The liver is one of the most vital organs of the body. It plays a crucial role in numerous physiological processes including digestion, metabolism and […]
World Water Day: Africa to drastically accelerate progress on water sanitation & hygiene – UNICEF
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Very few African Union member states have been projected to achieve universal access to safely managed drinking water, safely managed […]
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on recall of 5 brands of male sex enhancement pills
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has been notified about the recall of five brands of male sex […]
Two years after the arrest of Hushpuppi, his alleged girlfriend is set to give birth for another man
Ray Hushpuppi was well-known for his lavish lifestyle, but there were few facts about his romantic life. During Ray Hushpuppi’s imprisonment, the German-born model Amirah […]
Drinks diabetic patients should consume regularly and drinks to avoid
Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases whereby a person has high blood sugar due to an inability to produce, or inability to metabolize, sufficient […]
Most pregnant women exposed to aggressive formula milk marketing against infant breast feeding – WHO, UNICEF
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A new WHO/UNICEF reports have revealed that globally, more than half of parents and pregnant women (51 per cent) surveyed […]
Borno Fityanul Islam Elects new State, LGCs Exco Members
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Fityanul Islam of Nigeria, Borno State Council has elected its new State Executive Council (SEC) to run the affairs of […]
“Let’s use religion for unity, to better lives of Nigerians” – Osinbajo tasks religious leaders
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Beyond the spiritual upliftment of individuals and communities, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged religious leaders to use faith to […]
Ortom mourns second republic speaker, Benjamin Chaha, says Benue has lost a father figure
BY THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has expressed grief over the demise of second republic Speaker of the House of Representatives […]
Breakthrough as Nigeria identifies 3 drugs for Lassa fever treatment
The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has identified three candidate drugs to be repositioned and repurposed for the treatment and eradication of Lassa fever. Prof. […]
How to prevent kidney diseases – Dietitian
A dietitian, Motunrayo Oduneye, says increased water intake improves kidney function and can also prevent kidney diseases. Oduneye, an Assistant Chief Dietitian at the University […]
FAO presents 2022 Global Health Security Agenda for Nigeria
…To train 60 veterinarians to tackle animal, zoonotic diseases By BENJAMIN ORISEMEKE, Abuja – As part of its efforts to assist Nigeria in improving animal […]