Delta probes mysterious death of 15 community residents
Over 15 persons have reportedly died in mysterious circumstances in Ute Okpu, Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that the deceased, who were said to…
‘Self-medication with malaria, cough drugs in pregnancy may cause birth defects’
A Consultant Family Physician at the Family Health Department, Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, Dr. John Ovuoraye, has asked pregnant women to stop taking malaria and cough medicines without doctor’s…
Hoodlums looted our office, stole PPEs, says WHO
THE World Health Organisation said on Thursday that one of its offices in Nigeria was looted, adding that pieces of Personal Protective Equipment were stolen from the stores. The African…
Ganduje re-appoints commissioner sacked for celebrating Kyari’s death
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has re-appointed the state Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mu’azu Magaji, sacked for celebrating the death of the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari.…
COVID-19: Expect protests’ consequences in two weeks, NCDC warns
THE Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr Chike Ihekweazu, has said that the curfew imposed by state governments to halt the looting of warehouses and destruction of…
Childhood cancers: Bundles of joy now enduring life of agony
Despite the growing number of childhood cancers in Nigeria, there is no remission for the children who fight this deadly disease. Parents of such children tell LARA ADEJORO the financial…
For lupus patients, foreplay doesn’t necessarily make sex enjoyable
Persons suffering from lupus can have sex; however, for many of them, sex may be a challenge. Fatigue, joint pain, hormonal imbalance, flares, routine drugs, decrease in lubrication from the…
Camphor, dusting powder cause jaundice, destroy red blood cells in babies —Paediatrician
A Professor of Paediatrics, Department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State, Olugbenga Mokuolu, has asked expectant and nursing mothers to do away with…
COVID-19: African First Ladies solicit support for rural women
The African First Ladies Peace Mission has called for more support for rural women, noting that the COVID-19 pandemic and insurgency had taken a heavy toll on their livelihoods. The…
26 states struggling to meet COVID-19 test target – FG
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Thursday said 26 states were not meeting COVID-19 test targets. The Federal Government also lifted restriction on sporting activities, including football, and cleared…















