A violent rainstorm struck Itobe District in Ofu Local Government Area, Kogi State, on Wednesday night, causing massive destruction. The storm, which came with fierce winds...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized truckloads of mangoes ripened with calcium carbide. Gombe State NAFDAC Coordinator, James Agada,...
Grief-stricken families of three American women, Kaoutar Naqqad (23), Imane Mallah (24), and Wafae El-Arar (26) are demanding answers after Belizean authorities confirmed that carbon monoxide...
The Federal Government has introduced the National Guideline for Sodium Reduction to combat the rising cases of hypertension in Nigeria. Unveiling the guideline in Abuja, the...
Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has announced plans to start local production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) by late 2025. This move aims to reduce drug costs...
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has on March 26, 2025, ruled that first wife lacks right to end her marriage if her husband takes a...
Traders at the Ogbo-Ogwu Bridgehead Drug Market, Onitsha, protested on Tuesday over the prolonged closure of their shops. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration...
The number of children dying before their fifth birthday dropped to 4.8 million in 2023, a new UN report says. Stillbirths also declined slightly but remained...
In today’s fast-paced world, technological advancements have made life easier but have also encouraged a sedentary lifestyle. Many people spend long hours sitting at desks, watching...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed four table water factories over poor manufacturing practices. The affected factories include Oral...
There is something deeply poetic about the way palm wine brings people together. Under the shade of a thatched hut or in the bustling energy of...
Health experts have warned Nigerians to avoid teeth whitening procedures at spas, salons, and beauty parlours. They cautioned that unregulated whitening treatments could lead to severe...
Maternal health experts say lack of awareness, religious beliefs, and high surgery costs discourage pregnant women from accepting Caesarean sections (CS). A senior health professional lamented...
The Zaar Youth Development Association has trained over 200 girls on menstrual hygiene in Bauchi State. The training focused on girls between the ages of 11...
By Evi Abinama
The National Obstetric Fistula Centre (NOFIC), Ningi, Bauchi State, has announced a vacancy for the position of Director of Administration. This recruitment seeks to fill a...
While meat is a rich source of essential nutrients such as protein, iron, and vitamins, research has also linked excessive consumption, particularly of processed and red...
In today’s fast-paced world, many people struggle with stress, poor skin, weak eyesight, and other health challenges. But did you know that nature has provided us...
In a world flooded with expensive detox products and fad diets, it’s time to expose the truth: your body already knows how to detox. The liver,...
The impact of abortion on mental health remains a subject of heated debate, with experts divided on whether the procedure leads to long-term psychological distress or...
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns over the growing malnutrition crisis in Nigeria and Ethiopia. According to UNICEF, about 1.3 million children under...
Saudi Arabia has made the meningitis vaccine compulsory for both its citizens and foreign pilgrims intending to perform Hajj in 2025. According to local reports, the...
A professor of orthopaedic and trauma surgery, Mike Ogirima, has warned that some dancing styles and sitting positions can harm the back. He stated that excessive...
Gynaecologists have dismissed claims that drinking cold water during pregnancy affects the baby’s growth or body temperature. Maternal health experts insist there is no scientific evidence...
Paediatricians have warned that premature babies and formula-fed infants face higher risks due to the ongoing extreme temperatures. Experts say heatwaves negatively impact all, but newborns...
Pharmacists in Nigeria are calling for tougher penalties against counterfeit drug dealers. On sunday 23rd march, 2025, this was initiated to curb public health risks. They...
