Category: Health
UK-Based Nigerian Researcher Launches Historic Emotional Wellness Model
Dr. Kennedy Obohwemu, a distinguished UK-based Nigerian academic, has reached a major milestone in global mental health research with the introduction of a...
Nigerian Doctor Develops New Theory to Help People Understand How They Cope with Stress
Unlike traditional tools such as the Brief COPE or the Self-Compassion Scale, which take a broader approach to coping and emotional wellness, the SCCS is laser-focused...
Elegant Nurses Forum Condemns Ekiti State Government Over Student Repression
The Elegant Nurses Forum has issued a strong condemnation of the Ekiti State government, citing what it describes as a blatant disregard for human rights and due process...
Death may be reversible hours or days after a person appears to be gone – NYU doctor
Dr. Sam Parnia, an associate professor at NYU’s Langone Medical Center and a leading voice in near-death research, is challenging one of humanity’s oldest...
The Stigma of Stink: How Society Reacts to Body Odor
Readers have been made to understand that there are two glands responsible for sweating on the body: apocrine and eccrine glands. Eccrine glands can be found all over...
Family Planning’s Dark Side: Prevention Turns to Pain, By Omowunmi Ewatee
Nowadays, sexually active women have been advised to adopt family planning to prevent unwanted pregnancies. This recommendation is particularly relevant given...
WHO Announces New COVID Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a new coronavirus outbreak in China a global health emergency. The WHO also expressed concern that the virus could...
The Road To Being Free: Rising Above The Shadow Of Addiction
Every day, millions of people get trapped by addiction. Beneath this addiction lies the labyrinth of shame, trauma, grief, frustration, and fear. Yet, in the face of all...
Pregnant Woman Stages Own Kidnapping, Found Safe in Ilorin
A pregnant woman, Raheemat Lateef, who was initially thought to have been abducted on her way to the hospital to deliver her baby, was discovered to have staged her own...
Cholera Outbreak Reportedly Claims 15 Lives in Lagos, Authorities Warn of Highly Aggressive Strain
According to the Lagos State government, the recent Cholera outbreak has resulted in 15 fatalities, 350 suspected cases, and 17 confirmed cases in the state. On Monday,...
Everything You Should Know About Intermittent Fasting
If you’re hoping to lose weight, intermittent fasting might be one of the methods you’re considering. It is, after all, one of the most popular diet trends,...
How Long Does a Cold Last and When Will You Start to Feel Better?
Can’t Shake That Nasty Cold? From a sore throat to a stuffy nose and a headache, a lingering cold can make you feel miserable. If your symptoms just won’t...
14 Medical Reasons Why You Might Be Tired All The Time
Constantly exhausted? Look out for these telltale signs that something serious is amiss. Dog-tired all the time and don’t know what to do about it? If you find...
UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital Issues Mass Burial Warning as Morgue Capacity Reaches Critical Level
Osun State University Teaching Hospital in Osogbo, Osun State, has found itself in a troubling situation with an overflowing mortuary unit. The hospital’s management,...
People Who Overthink At Night And Struggle To Sleep Usually Have These 10 Characteristics
If you find yourself struggling with overthinking at night, here are a few strategies that may help:
Deadly Outbreak of Unknown Illness Claims Over 30 Lives in Gombe State
An unknown illness has reportedly killed more than 30 people in Gombe State, PurpleWorld has learned. The exact cause of the outbreak has yet to be identified, but the...
More Young Nigerians Suffering from Mental Health Issues, Says Yaba Hospital Psychologist
According to Dr. Akin Gabriel, a clinical psychologist at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, more young Nigerians aged 16 are seeking treatment for mental...
AAC Supports Nurses’ Protest Against New Verification Guidelines, Calls Out Tinubu Administration for ‘Draconian’ Policy
The African Action Congress (AAC) has declared total support for the protest against oppressive verification policies issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of...
Health Workers Voice Concern Over New Guidelines Requiring Nurses to Stay in Nigeria for Two Years Before Practicing Abroad
Nigerian nurses and other health workers have kicked against the conditions imposed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) on all applicants seeking...
Health Assistant Allegedly Commits Su!cide in Lagos Medical Center
A health assistant simply identified as Victoria committed su!cide inside a medical center where she worked in the Surulere area of Lagos state on Sunday, December 31,...
MLSCN Registrar Reveals Over 4,500 Medical Laboratory Scientists Left Nigeria in 2023
The Registrar, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), Tosan Erhabor, has disclosed that more than 4,504 medical laboratory scientists left the country...
Nigerian Singer Asake Makes Generous Donation to Police Officer Whose Viral Video Went Global
Nigerian singer, Asake, has donated N5 million to Helen Utabor in response to appeals for financial support for the ailing police officer behind the viral video “Epp...
Nigerian Nurse Allegedly Sacked and Deported from UK for Praying for Patient’s Health
Nigerian nurse employed in the UK has found herself at the center of controversy, leading to her dismissal and subsequent deportation. According to famous social media...
Health Crisis Looms as LUTH Closes 5 Wards Due to Health Worker Shortage
The House of Representatives Committee on Health has revealed that not less than five wards, with about 150 beds, have been closed down at the Lagos University Teaching...
OAU Student Hospitalized After Handwashing Marathon, Raises Questions About Student Safety
A 200 level student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Subair Enitan, who embarked on handwashing marathon to set a new Guinness world record, has ended up in...
Enugu Community Takes Action to Build Modern Hospital, Save Lives of Women and Children
The Neke Development Foundation (NDF) will on Saturday, December 30, 2023 hold a fund-raising ceremony for a one hundred million naira (N100million) modern community...
Aloe Vera and its health benefits
Aloe Vera is a well-known plant with thick, fleshy green leaves. It serves as many medical benefits and is considered one of the most popular herbs worldwide. The aloe...
Lagos State Government Confirms Six Cases Of Anthrax Disease In Lagos Island, Agege
The Lagos State Government has confirmed that six animals in the State have contracted the anthrax disease. Olatokunbo Emokpae, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of...
Resident Doctors Embarks On 3-week Strike
Members of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan on Thursday embarked on a three-week industrial action. This was...
Contaminated Sprite In Circulation, NAFDAC Warns
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians over the circulation of a batch of contaminated Sprite 50cl glass bottles....
Avoid Ponmo, FG Advises Nigerians
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has raised an alarm of ponmo now being dangerous for Nigerians to consume. This is coming after the outbreak of...
Spain passes law to allow women go on menstrual leave
Spain’s sexual and reproductive health law, which includes the right for women to take time off work when they have their period, took effect on Thursday. Since then,...
New Wave COVID Variant Arcturus In Britain
A new wave of COVID variant, Arcurus, found in India is now in Britain. The variant is an offshoot of Omicron and is expected to be the most contagious variant. It was...
News Update,Tuesday,24/01/2023
** Buhari commissions $1.5bn Lekki Deep Sea Port ** Buhari joins Tinubu’s campaign in Bauchi ** FG releases new Covid-19 restrictions for international travelers...
I Begged Rapist To Use Condom – Married Nurse
A married woman has told the Special Offences Court, Ikeja, Lagos State, how she was allegedly raped by a security guard, Ibuchi Emmanuel, at a school where she worked...
News Update,Friday,06/01/2023
** PDP G-5 Governors meet in ibadan, reveal preferred Presidential candidate ahead of elections ** Vote all Senatorial, Reps, Guber, Assembly candidates but Makinde will...
I May Not Patronise Nigeria Hospitals If Elected President – Atiku
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has said he may not rely on Nigeria’s healthcare system for his personal use if elected...
News Update, Monday, 14/11/2022
** Arrest INEC office attackers, SERAP tells Buhari ** Buhari returns from London medical trip ** Atiku’s attempt to reconcile with Wike -G5-Masquerade belated:VON DG...
Ekweremadu’s Daughter Appear In Court On Human Trafficking Charges
Sonia, the daughter of federal lawmaker, Ike Ekweremadu, on Monday appeared in court accused of trafficking a homeless man into the United Kingdom to harvest his organs...
NoBraDay: Cancer Survivor Encourages Women To Check Breasts
A breast cancer survivor, Gloria Chinyere, has encouraged women to check their breasts as early detection of cancer saves lives. Chinyere made this known via her Twitter...
Zambia And Brighton Star, Enock Mwepu Retires After Being Diagnosed With Hereditary Heart Condition
Zambia and Brighton and Hove Albion star, Enock Mwepu retires at just 24 after being diagnosed with a hereditary heart condition. The 24-year-old fell ill while on a...
News Update, Thursday, 06/10/2022
** Appeal court challenges FG, ASUU to resolve strike dispute out of court ** FG promises to provide enabling environment, attract investments to seaports ** Increase...
News Update, Monday, 03/10/2022
** Nigeria @ 62: We’re in war situation – Pastor Adeboye ** Ohuabunwa writes Buhari, raises concern over nation’s gradual collapse ** Declare your assets before...
News Update, Thursday, 22/09/2022
** Buhari addresses United Nations General Assembly ** ASUU: NANS rejects court ruling, says lecturers can’t be forced back to work ** FG to order vice-chancellors to...
Real Madrid’s David Alaba Donates Toilet Facility In Ogun State
PHOTOS: Real Madrid’s David Alaba Donates Toilet Facility In Ogun Real Madrid player, David Alaba, has donated a biodegradable toilet facility to Kara Market in...
News Update, Wednesday, 14/09/2022
**Buhari visits Imo, commissions projects **How I intend to address insecurity, crawling economy if elected – Atiku **Boko Haram members are “fraudulent oeople”,-...
About 60Million Nigerians Are Not Mentally Alright – Psychiatrist
Prof. Taiwo Obindo, President, Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), says that more than 60 million Nigerians are suffering from mental illnesses. Obindo, who...
News Update, Sunday, 11/09/2022
** Senate President, Lawan meets Abdulsalami, IBB in Minna ** Islamic court orders arrest of Nigerian celebrities over immoral conduct ** FG set to drag ASUU to court as...
News Update, Tuesday, 06/09/2022
** FG suspends proposed telecoms tax ** PDP Crisis: We will show Ayu what ‘Boys’ can do — Wike ** APC has no hand in PDP crisis, says VON DG ** 2023: Atiku will...
News Update, Thursday, 01/09/2022
** Muslim/Muslim ticket: Focus should be on need for good governance – Obasa, others ** Atiku, Tambuwal, PDP fault suit by Wike, Ekamon against party’s primary **...
UK-Based Nigerian Doctor, Obinna Aligwekwe, Says APC Presidential Candidate, Bola Tinubu, Is Suffering From Parkinson’s Disease
UK-Based Nigerian Doctor, Obinna Aligwekwe, Says APC Presidential Candidate, Bola Tinubu, Is Suffering From Parkinson’s Disease He wrote, “I can with an average...
Eedris Abdulkareem Drops Gratitude Note After Successful Kidney Transplant
Rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, on Wednesday, thanked God and his family members for their support following his successful kidney transplant. The veteran rapper, had in...
News update, Tuesday, 23/08/2022
**Lawyer sues Buhari, AGF, others over alleged unlawful interference with NDDC **Atiku, Obi, Shettima attend NBA conference **Tinubu, I will replicate Lagos achievements...
Osun Osogbo Festival: Osun Govt Warns Against Drinking From River
The Osun State government has warned devotees, tourists and other participants of the annual Osun Osogbo Festival against drinking from the Osun River due to...
News Update, Monday, 25/07/2022
** Rights groups ask Buhari to assent NYSC trust fund Bill ** Terrorists threaten to abduct Buhari, El-Rufai, kill Abuja-Kaduna train victims if… ** I’m playing my...
News Update, Monday, 25/07/2022
** Rights groups ask Buhari to assent NYSC trust fund Bill ** Terrorists threaten to abduct Buhari, El-Rufai, kill Abuja-Kaduna train victims if… ** I’m playing my...
News Update, Monday, 25/07/2022
** Rights groups ask Buhari to assent NYSC trust fund Bill ** Terrorists threaten to abduct Buhari, El-Rufai, kill Abuja-Kaduna train victims if… ** I’m playing my...
News Update, Friday, 15/07/2022
** Osun Guber: Wike absent as Atiku, Okowa, PDP Governors storm Osogbo for Adeleke ** APC postpones Tinubu’s running mate unveiling ceremony indefinitely **...
News Update, Tuesday, 05/07/2022
** 2023 Elections: APC finally settles for El-Rufai as Tinubu’s running mate ** 2023: I’ll unite all aggrieved PDP members – Atiku ** 2023 Census: NPC...
News Update, Thursday, 23/06/2022
** We’ll decentralise national grid, invest $550m to boost power supply – Buhari ** Buhari presides over FEC meeting, nominates Mohammed Shehu as RMAFC chairman **...
News Update, Friday, 17/06/2022
** 2023: Atiku announces Okowa as running mate ** We’ll rescue Nigeria, Okowa says after nomination ** Okowa suitable for president after me, says Atiku ** Nigeria...
News Update, Thursday, 16/06/2022
**Professor Wole Soyinka Losses Brother ** Electoral Act: Reps to override Buhari’s veto on statutory delegates ** APC Presidential primary: COSEG congratulates...
News update, Wednesday, 15/06/2022
**Ekiti Guber: Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, 13 governors drum support for APC candidate **INEC assures Nigerians: Ekiti guber election will be historic **Buhari holds talks with...
News Update, Friday, 10/06/2022
** APC Governors pay congratulatory visit to Tinubu ** Tinubu, Adamu, 11 APC governors meet over running mate ** Buhari to address Nigerians on June 12 ** Sanwo-Olu to...
News Update, Sunday, 05/06/2022
** 11 APC Govs tell Buhari to cede power to South, as APC Northern governors back southern presidential candidate ** Meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari concluded,...
News Update, Tuesday, 31/05/2022
** Methodist Prelate, Uche, others regain freedom ** Labour Party Convention: Peter Obi emerges Presidential candidate ** Pat Utomi steps down for Peter Obi at Labour...
News Update, Friday, 27/05/2022
** 2023 elections’ll be fair, Buhari insists ** Tinubu set Ondo on path of prosperity, says Akeredolu ** Gbajabiamila cleared to contest sixth consecutive term **...
News Update, Monday, 09/05/2023
** SERAP sues Buhari, wants court to declare pardon for ex-govs Dariye, Nyame illegal ** House of Reps cancels Monday’s emergency plenary session as Speaker, others...
News Updates, Sunday, 01/05/2022
** Eid-el-Fitr holds Monday in Nigeria – Sultan ** ASUU strike: Activist slams education, labour ministers over 2023 presidential bids ** iger Delta militants...
News Update, Wednesday, 20/04/2022
** 2023: God told us to support Tinubu – South South Pastors ** Dariye, Nyame: You squashed putrid egg against Nigerians’ faces, Soyinka hits Buhari **...
News Update, Wednesday, 13/04/2022
** APC National Chairman, Deputy resign from Senate ** 2023 presidency: Osinbajo meets APC Senators, House of Reps on Tuesday ** 2023: Osinbajo’s declaration unsettles...
News Update, Thursday, 07/04/2022
** Buhari elevates Mohammed Abdullahi from minister of state to minister of environment ** PDP consensus: Why I won’t step down for Atiku, Saraki – Fayose ** Court...
News Update, Saturday, 19/03/2022
** Medical Check-up: Buhari returns to Abuja ** 2023: Group obtains PDP Presidential form for Atiku ** Nigeria effects court judgement allowing appointees contest...
News Update, Wednesday, 16/03/2022
** Reps to investigate Lagos-Ibadan train fuel saga ** Court refuses to vacate order stopping APC’s convention ** Buni’s camp re-take APC secretariat as party crisis...
News update, Tuesday, 15/03/2022
**ASUU extends strike for 2 months **Why we extended strike by eight weeks – ASUU **ASUU strikes: Nigerians tired, youths frustrated, loosing interest in education —...
News Update, Wednesday, 02/03/2022
** National Assembly passes bills for devolution of powers ** ASUU Strike: Ngige updates Buhari, says FG paid N92bn to ASUU ** Buhari leaves Abuja for Nairobi, London...
News Update, Tuesday, 01/03/2022
** Electoral Act: Buhari, NASS to agree on disputed clause soon – Presidency ** Ukraine: It’s time to show govt cares for Nigerians, Anyim tells Buhari ** Electoral...
News Update, Monday, 28/02/2022
** Act fast on ASUU strike, fuel crisis, Kaigama tells Buhari ** Nigeria’s political parties are one and the same – Senator Shekarau ** 2023 Presidency: Don’t...
News Update, Tuesday, 22/02/2022
** APC slates national convention for March 26 ** Buni, Bello, two other govs thwarting APC national convention – Lukman ** Strike: FG meets ASUU Tuesday ** I will...
News Update, Wednesday 16/02/2022
** Buhari sends 2022 supplementary budget to National Assembly ** NNPC distributes one billion litres of fuel nationwide ** 2023 Election: I’m focused on my job...
News Update, Sunday 13/02/2022
** 2023: I told Buhari I want to step in his shoes, not on his toes —Tinubu ** Strike: ASUU begins two-day meeting, takes final decision on Sunday ** Shake up in Aso...
News Update, Friday 11/02/2022
** 2023 Presidency: Sanwo-Olu urges APC leaders to unite for Tinubu ** Don’t interfere with Nigerian politics, Buhari warns new diplomats ** Be a reference point to...
Nigerian Anti-Drug Abuse Agency, NDLEA Asks Universities To Conduct Drug Tests For All Students
The agency said the policy should apply to new and returning students, arguing that such would help the fight against drug abuse among the youth. The National Drug Law...
News Update, Monday 07/02/2022
** Discourage coups across Africa, Buhari urges AU leaders, as he receives briefing on situation in Guinea-Bissau after coup attempt ** ASUU begins preparation for...
News Update, Sunday 06/02/2022
** 2023: Tinubu is the next Nigeria’s President, no controversy, Igbokwe assures Nigerians ** EndSARS: Implement panels’ reports to prevent another protest,...
Nigerian Doctor Advises Against Use Of Toilet Rolls, Says Harmful To Anus
A Nigerian doctor, Dr Harvey Olufunmilayo has advised against toilet rolls after using the convenience. The doctor, who is popular on Twitter advised the use of soap and...
News Update, Monday, 24/01/2022
** AFCON: Super Eagles booted out by Tunisia 0- 1 ** SERAP drags Buhari govt to ECOWAS Court over ‘secrecy in spending of loans, debt crisis’ ** Osinbajo eulogizes...
News Update, Saturday, 22/01/2022
** 2023: Every candidate must declare bank asset, says INEC ** COVID-19: Osinbajo seeks waiver for local vaccine production ** Buhari commends El-Rufai on leadership...
News Update, Friday, 14/01/2022
**FG should pay youth entrepreneurs every kobo lost to Twitter ban –Lawyer *Buhari visits Ogun, commissions landmark projects **Akeredolu leads Southwest govs to...
News Update, Thursday, 13/01/2022
** Perish your dream to become Nigeria’s President, HURIWA tells Umahi ** Oil ownership: Adebanjo backs Clark, says Obasanjo’s statement ‘catalyst for Nigeria’s...
News Update, Wednesday, 12/01/2022
** Former Nigerian Interim Leader, Ernest Shonekan dies at 85 ** Shonekan’s death: FG orders National Flag to fly at half-mast ** Nigeria owes a great debt to...
News Update, Tuesday, 11/01/2022
** Buhari meets Tinubu at Aso Villa, declares ambition ** Mali: It’s clear ECOWAS will no longer accept coups, says Osinbajo ** N14.7bn realised from PHCN sale...
News Update, Sunday, 09/01/2022
** Buhari should return cooking gas price to how he met it in 2015 –HURIWA ** We’ll shut down Nigeria if fuel prices increase – Niger Delta activist ** APC...
News Update, Friday, 07/01/2022
** Buhari deploys Osinbajo to meet NLC as countdown for fuel price hike begins ** Govt says no going back on full deregulation as Osinbajo-led panel gets mandate to...
News Update, Wednesday, 05/01/2022
** Buhari appoints Chief Economic Adviser after 7 years in office ** Shakeup in Nigeria Air Force as Branch Chiefs are redeployed ** FG to lift ban as Twitter meets...
News Update, Tuesday, 04/01/2022
** 2022 budget: No crisis between Buhari, legislature —Presidency ** NDDC audit: Stop rhetoric, prosecute offenders, Ijaw congress tells Buhari ** Our target for...
Lionel Messi Tests Positive To Covid-19
Lionel Messi and three other Paris Saint-Germain players have tested positive for COVID-19. This was made known by the club, according to AFP. PSG said that the players...
News Update, Tuesday, 28/12/21
** Why Buhari will not sign proposed electoral law – Malami ** Desmond Tutu made me contest 1999 election – Obasanjo ** AGF Abubakar Malami blasts Nigerian...
News Update, Wednesday, 15/12/2021
** 2023: I won’t turn down your calls, Tinubu tells Nigerians ** Buhari nominates new minister, seeks Senate’s confirmation ** Buhari nominates 12 National...
