Brain Cancer May Begin Years Before Tumour Appears, Scientists Discover

Scientists have uncovered evidence that a common form of brain cancer may begin developing years before a tumour becomes visible, originating in brain cells that appear completely normal. The discovery…

Kano expects 700,000 new babies in 2026 – Govt

The Kano State Government said the state is expecting the birth of between 600,000 and 700, 000 new babies in 2026 alone.       The figures are based on…

“4 Hours and 24 Minutes: The Shift That Cost a Nigerian Nurse Her Australian License”

A Nigerian-born nurse has been struck off in Australia after a tribunal found she repeatedly slept during night shifts, putting elderly patients’ lives at risk.     Chimzuruoke Okembunachi, 25,…

Enugu, Rotary Bring Lifesaving Care Home as 15-Day Free Surgical Mission Takes Off at SUMAS Teaching Hospital

IGBO-ENO, ENUGU STATE — The Enugu State Government, in strategic partnership with Rotary International, has flagged off a 15-day free medical outreach featuring complex surgical procedures at the State University…

Lagos government orders postmortem as twins die after vaccination

The Lagos State Government has ordered a postmortem examination on nine-month-old identical twins, Testimony and Timothy Alozie, who reportedly d!ed about 24 hours after receiving routine immunisation at a primary…

WHO urges governments to hike taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments around the world to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, warning that these products are too cheap and too…

Gov Mbah Rolls Out Compactors, Automated Road Sweepers, Others to Keep Enugu Clean (images)

  Riding on the crest of Enugu State’s emergence as the cleanest state and winner of the maiden Renewed Hope Model Green State Award in 2025, the Governor of Enugu…

Nestlé infant formula in Nigeria safe, not part of UK recall — NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reassured Nigerians that all Nestlé infant formula products sold in the country are safe for consumption and are…

Resident doctors demand reinstatement of sacked colleagues

The North-Central caucus of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) on Friday demanded the immediate reinstatement of their colleagues dismissed from the Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH), Lokoja, Kogi State.  …

Nollywood Actor Yomi Gold Rushed to Moroccan Hospital After Sudden Health Scare

      Popular Nollywood actor, Yomi Gold, has been hospitalised in Morocco after a sudden health scare.     Yomi, who was left unconscious after a sudden severe headache,…