Whatever May Be My Sin, Please Pray For My Health, Olisa Metuh Begs Nigerians

Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Olisa Metuh has called on Nigerians to pray for him over his health. Metuh, in a terse post on his official Facebook page, accompanied with a photo of him on the hospital bed,

Unrecognisable Charred Corpses Litter Everywhere As Fire Guts Mortuary, Market In Anambra

Charred corpses littered section of General Hospital, Onitsha, Anambra State following a fire outbreak that affected the mortuary section of the hospital at the weekend. Another incident of fire outbreak reportedly razed a food market near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko in Orumba North

Nigeria Moves From Drug Transit To Consuming Nation – Agency

Director-General, Kaduna State Bureau for Substance Abuse, Prevention and Treatment (KADBUSA), Dr. Joseph Maigari has blamed the worsening insecurity in the country on drugs, observing that the country has moved from a drug transit nation to a consumer nation. Maigari noted that the

Soot: Wike Orders Council Chairmen To Destroy Illegal Refineries

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has received a comprehensive list of all illegal refineries in the state from chairmen of local government areas. He ordered their immediate destruction as part of the ongoing war to stop the spread of soot. Wike asked all

Gynaecological Ultrsound Improves Female Healthcare – Specialist

In this report, ELO EDREMODA writes on specialists resolve to close the gap of lack of expertise in gynaecological ultrasound scanning for improved female healthcare and increased lifespan of gynaecological patients in Nigeria. Female health specialists have identified undergoing gynaecological ultrasound scans as

I’m Now Free Of COVID-19 – Garba Shehu

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu has fully recovered from COVID-19 disease. The President’s Media Aide communicated this via his official Twitter handle, commending FCTA medical team for their commitment and dedication to duty. He used

JUST IN: NASS Staff Slumps, Dies On Staircase

A staff of the National Assembly on Monday collapsed and died while ascending the second floor of the White House through the staircase. Eyewitnesses account said Abdul Olajide Abayomi, 34, tripped and fell on the upper rung of the staircase. He immediately rolled

Saving Nigerians From Preventable Deaths From Sugary Drinks

Nigerians consume sugary drinks a lot. Now, the government plans to tax them for this habit. Will this save them from preventable deaths linked to sugary drinks? MOSES EMORKIEN of The Nation writes. An anonymous quote said: “One of the biggest sins any

NDLEA Intercepts 1.5 Million Tramadol Tablets Enroute Kebbi, Kano – Spokesman

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has intercepted about 1.5million tablets and capsules of pharmaceutical opioids such as Tramadol, Exol-5 and Diazepam loaded in Onitsha, Anambra state. This development was communicated in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy,

World Health Organisation Recommends Two New Drugs For Treatment Of COVID-19

The World Health Organisation has made further recommendation of two new drugs for treatment of COVID-19. This will serve as more options available for treating the ravaging disease. The WHO had disclosed this in a statement on its website, saying the extent to