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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...

China’s HMPV Surge: A Respiratory Illness in Focus

What is HMPV and How Does it Spread? China is witnessing a significant rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, particularly among children, sparking public interest in this respiratory illness. First identified in...

Dermatologists Discuss on the Impact of Sponge on Skin Health

The Potential Risks of Daily Sponge Use Dr. Folakemi Cole-Adeife, a Consultant Dermatologist at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, warns that the frequent use of sponges while bathing can harm the skin....

Paludex Malaria Drugs: NAFDAC Alert Nigerians on Counterfeit

Discovery of Counterfeit Malaria Drugs The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding the circulation of counterfeit Paludex Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets and suspensions in...

Health Risks of Artificial Ripening with Paracetamol and Carbide

The Dangers of Chemical Ripening The use of harmful chemicals like paracetamol and calcium carbide to artificially ripen fruits is raising significant health concerns in Nigeria. Experts warn that these substances, commonly...

FG Confirms Absence of COVID-19 XEC Variant in Nigeria

No Evidence of XEC Variant The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare confirmed that Nigeria has not detected the COVID-19 XEC variant. This clarification follows widespread speculation and misinformation about a...

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