Luc Montagnier, A Co-Discoverer Of HIV, Dies At Age 89

A Co-discoverer of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Luc Montagnier, has passed away. The 89 years old French virologist, died in the American Hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine, northwest of Paris, on Tuesday, February 8. Local news site, FranceSoir reported he died on Tuesday in

House Of Reps Wants NAFDAC To Go After Online Drug Sellers

The House of Representatives has charged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to regulate activities of online drug advertisers and sellers in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Onofiok Luke (PDP-Akwa-Ibom) at Tuesday’s plenary

Crisis In Owo FMC As Consultants Reject CMD’s Extended Tenure

Crisis is rocking the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owo in Owo local government of Ondo State as the hospital’s Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria ( MDCAN) has threatened a showdown over the extended tenure of Dr Liasu Adeagbo, as Chief Medical

Imo Govt. Approves N1 Billion For Primary Healthcare, Construction Of 135km Rural Roads

The government of Imo State has approved the immediate release and disbursement of N1 billion for the rehabilitation of health centres in the 305 electoral wards across the state as part of Governor Hope Uzodimma’s agenda on primary health care. Also approved is

Federal Govt. To Feed Out-Of-School Children, Pay Parents

As part of measures to reduce the number of out-of-school children in the country, the Federal Government has disclosed plans to commence daily feeding of the kids. In addition to the feeding, the government also said the parents of the kids who are

Nigerian Student Died Of Extreme Cold Hours After Arrival In Ukraine – Autopsy

A 19-year-old student, Fadlullah Agboluaje, who recently died in Ukraine, was said to have died of extreme cold. Rofeeha, Agbolauje’s older sister, had raised the alarm on social media that her family was informed that he was found dead in his room hours

Stanbic IBTC Shows Strength On CSI Through “TOGETHER4ALIMB” Initiative, Others

As a socially responsible organisation, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC is big on positively impacting lives within its host communities in Nigeria through its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives. Stanbic IBTC’s CSI is hinged on three core pillars: education, health, and economic empowerment, and

Diaspora Professionals: Ijeoma Edithmary Price’s Daughter Celebrates Birthday In Style

A renowned Imo State born Lady of Charity and United States based Health Worker, Ijeoma Edithmary Tabitha Price’s Daughter, Whitney Dumebi Peace Mordi Celebrates marks her birthday in a solemn style. Whitney who just turned 26 on January 25, 2022 is an influential

26 Die Of Lassa Fever In Three Weeks- NCDC

Report has it that 26 persons have died in 11 States and 30 Local Government Areas in the last three weeks, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has stated. The agency further noted as of January 23, 2022, a total of 115

UK To Discard COVID-19 Tests For Fully Vaccinated Travellers From Feb 11

The United Kingdom, Monday, announced that people arriving in England or Scotland from abroad will no longer have to take Covid-19 tests if they are fully vaccinated. Rules have also been eased for unvaccinated travellers, who will no longer have to take a