Monkeypox: FG Bans Sale, Consumption Of Bush Meat
The federal government has banned the sale and consumption of bush meat in a bid to curb the spread of monkepox disease. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Dr…
About 500,000 Nigerians Killed Yearly By Fake Medicines—UNODC
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has said that trafficked medical products killed almost half a million sub-Saharan Africans, including Nigerians, every year. UNODC stated this on…
Sanwo-Olu Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The Governor of Lagos state, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday tested positive for the dreaded Coronavirus. The Governor's COVID-19 status was disclosed by the Lagos state health commissioner, Dr Akin…
There’s Nothing Like Hebrew Women Delivery – Aproko Doctor
Nigerian medical doctor and social media personality, Chinonso Egemba popularly referred to as Aproko Doctor has announced that there is nothing like Hebrew women delivery. Aprokoe Doctor, renowned for his…
No Going Back on Strike, Lagos Nurses Insist
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has announced that its members will go on strike for three days starting Monday. Mr Olurotimi Awojide, Chairman of the Lagos State…
Monkeypox Can Be Transmitted Through Sex, Says NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has warned that Monkeypox, a disease endemic to West and Central African countries, can be transmitted through sexual intercourse. This is as a…
High Consumption of Eggs Linked to Brain Cancer
A nutritionist and dietician, Olusola Malomo, has warned Nigerians against high consumption of eggs, noting that it may increase the risk of having brain cancer and hypertension. According to the…
Isreali Company Develops Artificial Cornea, Successfully Implant in Blind Man’s Eye
An artificial cornea developed by an Israeli company has been successfully implanted in the eye of a blind man who lost his sight a decade ago. According to a release…
Young Woman Dies of Breast Cancer Two Weeks After Wedding
A 31-year-old woman has died of breast cancer just two weeks after her wedding day. The mum-of-two who was told declared “too young” to have breast cancer when she visited…
COVID-19: Children to Receive Vaccine if…
Children between the ages of 16 and 17 have been granted permission to receive coronavirus jabs in Nigeria. The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency said this in an advisory made…