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Dangote in fight to end Malaria
The struggle to end malaria in Nigeria has entered a new phase with Nigerian Champion of the struggle, Aliko Dangote named the pioneer chair of the National End Malaria Council (NEMC), a body established by president Muhammadu Buhari to…
Abiodun eulogizes Nobel Laureate, Professors Soyinka at 88, Ogunlesi at 99
As Professor Wole Soyinka, the world-renowned playwright and Nobel Laureate in Literature, turns 88, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun describes him as a rare breed of humanity who has straddled planet earth with exceptional candour. Gov.…
Abuse of drugs such as paracetamol affect the liver – Health Commissioner
Dr. Joseph Ngbea, the Commissioner for Health and Human Services in Benue, has warned Nigerians against abusing drugs such as paracetamol. Ngbea made the remarks on Monday during the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) in Makurdi, which was…
NCDC Warns Against Fifth COVID-19 Wave As Nigerians Prepare For Eid Celebrations
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) issued a public health advisory on Friday in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the country and globally. "This is based on the virus's current risk and the need for…
NCDC confirms 347 new COVID-19 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 347 new cases of COVID-19, with Lagos topping the list of states. The NCDC reported new infections in seven states and the Federal Capital Territory late Friday. Lagos had…
2023: Aisha Yesufu applauds Peter Obi for meeting Wike
Aisha Yesufu, a co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls movement, has praised Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, for meeting with Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State, on Wednesday. Obi and Wike discussed the issue…
COVID-19 Still a myth to many Nigerians, according to poll
Despite the global devastation caused by COVID-19, one-third of Nigerian adults say they are unlikely to get vaccinated against the pandemic, with many believing the virus does not exist. This is the result of a new poll conducted by…
COVID-19 vaccination suffers a setback in Borno due to non-payment of allowances
According to the findings, the COVID-19 vaccination in Borno is currently experiencing a significant setback due to a lack of timely payment of allowances to health workers/vaccinators. Borno is one of the states in the country with the…
NCDC confirms 66 suspected cases of monkeypox, one death
According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the country reported 66 suspected cases of monkeypox between January 1st and May 29th, 2022. According to the centre, 21 suspected cases have been confirmed in nine states, with…
The Military Can Do a Lot to Fight COVID-19, But Leaders Are Holding it Back.
Sugar seems to have developed a reputation as the big bad wolf in relation to health. We have reported on numerous studies associating sugar intake with increased aging, cardiovascular disease, obesity and even cancer. Such research has led…