11 states, FCT report 176 new cases of COVID-19, five deaths 

11 states and the Federal Capital Territory reported 176 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, according to figures released on Saturday by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. The agency…

Alex Ekwueme Teaching Hospital raises alarm over fraudulent job offers

The Management of Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, has cautioned the general public to beware of fraudsters offering employment in the name of the hospital. The Chief Medical Director…

‘Persons experiencing burning sensation, fever after sex may be allergic to semen’

A medical doctor and sex consultant, Damian Avar, popularly known as ‘Sabi Doctor’ says individuals who experience a swelling, burning sensation, and irritation after sex may be allergic to semen.…

My fiancé cancelled our wedding introduction after I was diagnosed with breast cancer –Survivor

In February 2015, Abisayo Fakiyesi woke up from sleep one morning and saw bloodstains on her wrapper. Having seen her period a few days before the incident, she wondered where…

COVID-19: FG expecting 40m vaccine doses by January 2022

The National Economic Council presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that the Federal Government has paid for 40m doses of Covid-19 vaccines. This is as it explained…

FG announces updated COVID-19 travel protocol

The federal government has released a revised travel protocol into Nigeria, which will be effective from Monday, 25th October, 2021. Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee and Secretary to Government of…

WHO establishes new scientific group to study COVID origins

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday launched an expert group that will examine the origins of new pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The proposed members of…

Invest in health sector to stop medical tourism, NMA tells govt

The Nigeria Medical Association, Ondo State Chapter, has urged government at all levels to make quality health service available to the people instead of embarking on medical tourism. The Chairman…

Whitemoney hospitalized, 9 days after being announced as winner of sixth edition of Big Brother Naija

Winner of the 2021 Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, reality TV show, WhiteMoney, has been hospitalized. WhiteMoney was hospitalized on Tuesday morning. Although the cause of his illness was not revealed,…

Embrace family planning, Sanwo-Olu’S WIFE urges women

The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has urged women to embrace family planning, saying its socio-economic benefits lead to female empowerment and economic enhancement. The wife…