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Obi Says Cancer Care Should Be a Right, Calls for Specialist Centres in Every Zone

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says cancer care in Nigeria should be a right rather than a privilege. After meeting cancer survivors, he called for at least...

Two Inmates Die as Cholera Outbreak Contained at Kano Custodial Centre

Two inmates have died in a cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kano State, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed, saying the outbreak has now been contained....

Popular Nigerian Vendor Esther Mensah, Known as ‘Aunty Esther’, Dies at 38 After Battle with Breast Cancer

Esther Ezinne Omolola Mensah, known as Aunty Esther, passed away after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Her dedication to personal shopping and her community left an indelible mark, as she raised...

Professional medical illustration of the vascular network in the human leg and foot, highlighting the arterial and venous systems.

Vascular Issues in Feet and Legs: Expert Q&A

Vascular disorders of the lower extremities are frequently described as "silent" because their earliest symptoms are often subtle and easily dismissed as normal aging or simple muscle strain. However, ignoring these signs...

The Role of Public Health Campaigns in Preventing Disease

Most individuals may not realize the significant impact public health campaigns have on disease prevention. These campaigns are designed to inform and educate you about various health issues, guiding you toward making...

Mental Health in Nigeria – Why It’s Time to Talk

Over the years, mental health has become an increasingly important topic globally, and Nigeria is no exception. If you’ve ever wondered about the state of mental health in your community, it’s time...

Nigerian Rapper Odumodublvck Survives Harrowing Car Crash, Hospitalized

Popular Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, better known by his stage name Odumodublvck, was hospitalized on Monday, February 24, following a severe car accident that left his vehicle mangled and his fans in...

Death Penalty for Fake Drug Dealers, NAFDAC Boss Proposes

Stringent Measures Proposed NAFDAC Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye has proposed imposing the death penalty on drug peddlers who circulate counterfeit medicines. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Adeyeye emphasized that only severe...

Second Oil Spill in Niger Delta in Less Than Two Months, Shell Reports

Second Oil Spill at Ogale Site Raises Concerns Over Ongoing Environmental Damage Shell has confirmed a second oil spill in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region in less than two months, underscoring the ongoing...

Patients Suffer in UK Hospitals, Say Nurses

Corridor Care Becoming the Norm Patients are dying in hospital corridors, while pregnant women miscarry in makeshift areas, according to nurses across the UK. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) reports that...

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