A health assistant named Victoria reportedly took her own life within a medical center where she was employed in the Surulere area of Lagos state on Sunday, December 31, 2023. The Surulere Police Division received a report from the Medical Director of the health center, stating that Victoria was absent from her duty post on…
Lucky Aiyedatiwa assumes the role of the Governor of Ondo State, stepping into the position left vacant by the passing of his predecessor, the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Akeredolu succumbed to Leukemia and Prostate cancer on December 27.
Professor Ademola Popoola from the Department of Surgery at the University of Ilorin, Unilorin, has issued a warning about the potential dangers of sustaining a penile erection for over 30 minutes during sexual intercourse. During his presentation at the university’s 250th Inaugural Lecture titled “That All May Pee in Peace” in Ilorin, Popoola emphasized the…
A video posted by a Nigerian individual living with sickle cell anemia captures her heartfelt prayer for a change in her condition. Expressing weariness from the daily pain and frustration, she shares her medical records, appealing to God for mercy.
Siavash Sobhani, a highly regarded medical doctor and longtime resident of North Virginia, has had his citizenship revoked at the age of 61. Born in the US, Sobhani recently received a letter from the US State Department, following his passport renewal application in February. The letter cited that his father had diplomatic status at the…
The Lagos State Government, through the Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), has sealed a branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and seven hotels for noise pollution and environmental degradation. The affected establishments include Infinity Westabul Hotel and Suites, De-Orange Place Lounge and Event, Hollysee Hotel and Suites, B & S Hotel and Suites,…
A previously unidentified and highly contagious respiratory illness affecting canines, originating in China during the summer, has now extended its reach to the United States. Reports from Fox News indicate a surge in hospital visits for respiratory issues in Washington D.C., underscoring the potential global impact of this mysterious ailment. Videos from China, depicting groups…
The Nasarawa State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has rejected the ₦10,000 wage increment offered to civil servants by the state government as a palliative measure to offset the impact of fuel subsidy removal. In a formal communication addressed to Governor Abdullahi Sule, dated October 30th, the association has called for the…
Health Minister, Prof. Ali Pate, has officially confirmed the Federal Government’s provision for the re-engagement of retired medical practitioners in non-administrative roles on a contractual basis. Speaking to journalists during a visit to the National Hospital in Abuja, the minister emphasized that this decision has become essential due to the human resource gap arising from…
The Federal Government has reported a total of 11,587 suspected cases of diphtheria in the nation, with 7,202 confirmed cases spanning 105 local government areas (LGAs) across 18 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) released these statistics on Monday, September 25, providing an update on…
