Court dissolves 35-year-old marriage after wife called husband a thief
An Igando Customary Court in Lagos, on Wednesday dissolved a 35-year-old marriage…
Diabetes foot, most common cause of non-traumatic amputation in Nigeria – FG
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) says diabetes foot disease is a…
Simple ways to prevent forehead wrinkles
Are you worried about developing wrinkles on your forehead? it's never too…
Polio victims seek funds to fight disease in Niger
Victims of Polio in Niger have called on the state government to…
WHO adopts two ‘effective’ drugs for Ebola
Two of four Ebola treatment drugs have been determined “more effective” than…
No cause for alarm on yellow fever outbreak — Ebonyi assures residents
Ebonyi government has urged residents not to panic over the reported yellow…
NCDC, Ebonyi Govt responding to yellow fever outbreak — Official
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) with World Health Organisation (WHO) and…
“FG can’t do it alone” – Buhari appeals to state govts for great investment in healthcare, education
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appealed to state governments to get more…
Drug abuse: Statistics from NDLEA, UN on Nigerian youths frightening – Gowon
Ex-Head of State and elder statesman, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd.) has urged…
Nigeria needs 303,000 doctors to meet doctor/patients ratio- Ex-lawmaker
A former member, House of Representatives, Rep. Ladi Adebutu, says Nigeria currently…
Sick mothers can do exclusive breastfeeding – nutritionist
Mrs Olufunmilola Adewumi, Principal Nutritionist at the Amuwo Odofin Maternal and Child…
Gombe secures N3.4 bn World Bank loan to fight malnutrition
The Gombe State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, has secured…
Don’t use Sniper, other pesticides at home – NAFDAC warns Nigerians
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has…
NGO organises free hepatitis test, vaccine for 1,000 persons in Nasarawa
An NGO, Beacon Youths Initiative (BYI), has organised free hepatitis test for…
Alcohol, cigarette smokers risk breast cancer, medical expert warns
Dr Emmanuel Azuike, a Consultant Public Health Physician at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu…
Abducted Korean doctor, 249 others regain freedom from bandits in Zamfara
The Committee set up by Zamfara Government to find solutions to armed…
Governor Yahaya releases N110m tackle water supply challenges in Gombe
Mr Abubakar Bappah, the Acting General Manager of Gombe State Water Board,…
Jigawa vaccinates 55,774 children against polio
The Jigawa Primary Health Care Development Agency (JPHCDA) on Monday says it…
14 doctors, dependents kidnapped in 4 years in C/River – NMA protests
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said that eight doctors and six…
Some youths taking blood tonic as alcohol – PSN
The Phamarceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) Kwara Chapter, on Thursday in Ilorin…
Third major preventive HIV vaccine trial underway–IAS
A new Phase Three preventive HIV vaccine trial is to begin soon…
HIV/AIDS spread: Stakeholders advocate condom dialogue
Some stakeholders have advocated for condom dialogue before sex among couples to…
Resident doctors suspend strike as Gbajabiamila intervenes
The intervention of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi…
Don’t insert hard objects into mouth of convulsing patients – Doctor warns
A medical expert, Dr Shola Aina of Lifecare Hospital, Ilorin has warned…
Young pharmacists seek collective action against drug abuse in Nigeria
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Young Pharmacists Group (PSN-YPG) has called for…
We’ll eradicate polio in Kano – Bill Gates, Dangote
The Dangote and Bill & Melinda Gates foundations, have restated their commitments…
Ectopic Pregnancy: Gynaecologists advise prompt medical consultation, presentation
Some Gynaecologists on Friday advised women of child-bearing age to promptly seek…
Ebola deaths in Congo surpass 1,700 after global emergency declared
The death toll from Ebola in Congo has surpassed 1,700, the Ministry…
NIPRD, NCC to create online health database for Nigerians
The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) is seeking for…
Instagram to hide number of ‘likes’ on posts to curb depression
Social media app, Instagram has begun moves to address mental health concerns…