Prophet Muhammad was insulted while alive, yet he didn’t kill anybody – Sheikh Gumi
Renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, said that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), was at several points during his lifetime insulted by non-Muslims, yet he […]
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Polio: Jigawa Govt targets 1.7m children for immunisation
The Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (JSPHCDA), says about 1.7 million children are targeted for immunisation against polio virus in the ongoing round of […]
Polio vaccination: Ayade’s wife flags-off Second Outbreak Response in Cross River
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Cross River State Government has urged religious leaders, traditional rulers, parents, schools, churches, and caregivers to support public enlightenment campaigns […]
Pregnancy is achievable in women with lupus- Experts
Medical experts in Lagos on Friday said pregnancy was achievable in women with lupus. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that lupus is a […]
WHO announces winners at Awards ceremony of 3rd Health for All Film Festival
Seven winning short films and six special mentions from the jury highlight strong health stories illustrating global health issues More than 1000 film makers from […]
Why some women produce breast milk while not pregnant – Gynaecologist reveals
A Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr. Joseph Akinde, said that some women who are not pregnant or nursing a baby may secrete milk abnormally from […]
U.S. reiterates commitment in preserving Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage
The United State (U.S.) says it is committed to preserving Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and diversity The Acting U.S. Consul General, Mr Brand Hudspeth said […]
Five conditions that make men grow grey hair prematurely
Premature greying of hair happens to some men due to several factors. Everybody, to some degree, will develop grey hair at some point. Some people […]
New Ebola case confirmed in DR Congo
A new case of Ebola has been confirmed in the northwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), bringing the total number of confirmed cases to […]
New Alaafin ‘ll emerge soon, says Oyo Govt
Oyo State Government has assured the people of Oyo Town that new Alaafin of Oyo would emerge soon, urging them to be patient. Gov. Seyi […]
Malaria: U.S. contributes $768 million to Nigeria’s fight against malaria since 2011 — USAID
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) says it has contributed $768 million dollars to Nigeria’s fight against malaria from 2011 to date. This […]
Nigeria records worst Cholera outbreak in 2021 – WHO
Nigeria recorded more than 100,000 suspected cases of cholera in 2021, its highest in recent times, the WHO declared in Abuja on Monday. The Nigeria […]
Treat malaria urgently to prevent shortage of blood, death – Expert urges Nigerians
A molecular biologist, Dr Bamidele Iwalokun, has advised Nigerians to urgently treat malaria attacks to prevent shortage of blood, cerebral malaria, acute respiratory distress syndrome […]
Malaria remains significant public health threat, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says malaria remains a significant public health and development challenge with about 95 per cent estimated 228 million cases occurring […]
1m children in 3 African countries have received malaria vaccine – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says one million children in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi have now received one or more doses of the world’s first malaria […]
Tuberculosis: Don’t sleep in same room with loved ones – Expert advises patients
The Director, Health Services, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Dr Rasheed Odunola, has advised people with Tuberculosis (TB) to avoid sleeping in the same […]
U. S. consulates partners FG in revamping Old Residency Museum Library
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The United States Consulates General, Lagos in partnership with the National Commission for Museum and Muniment have spent over $22,000 dollars […]
Cross River Govt to vaccinate 900,000 children against wild poliomyelitis
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – No fewer than 900,000 children between the ages of 0-59 months are set to be vaccinated against Poliomyelitis which is […]
Epitome Of Diplomatic Finesse And Savoir Faire: Ambassador Ignatius Olisemeka At 90!
By AMB. BOLADEI. G. IGALI On Saturday, 12th March, 2022, elder statesman and moralist, Ambassador Ignatius Olisemeka attained the transcendental age of 90. Better known […]
Large percentage of world population breathes polluted air – WHO
The UN medical scientists have claimed that a large percentage of the world population breathes polluted air. They said on Monday that fossil fuels are […]