Category: Health

Nigerian psychiatrists demand apology from Akpabio over his remarks on suicide bill

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Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has defended his remarks on the proposed suicide bill, insisting on his position amid growing criticism from psychiatrists, who have demanded an apology. The psychiatrists faulted Akpabio’s comments, warning that they could reinforce stigma against people experiencing suicidal thoughts and discourage those struggling with mental health challenges from seeking professional […]

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Nigerian actress, Omotunde battles cervical cancer, appeals for help (Video)

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Nigerian actress, Omotunde Ogundimu, has broken down in tears while appealing to Nigerians for financial assistance as she continues to battle cervical cancer, a condition she said she has been living with since 2024. The actress made the emotional appeal during an interview with Biola Adebayo, which was later shared on her social media page. […]

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Nigerian-British businessman dies as penis enlargement procedure goes wrong

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Nigerian-British businessman and social media influencer, Igho Ubiribo, 43, has died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure during a holiday in Thailand. A UK coroner ruled that the cosmetic procedure caused a fatal pulmonary embolism, according to the Daily Mail on Saturday. Ubiribo, also known by the nicknames “Tiny”, “Denisi” and “Ego”, was reportedly on […]

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Veteran Nigerian actor’s daughters cry out over his stage-four cancer

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Daughters of veteran Nigerian actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have cried out for help, saying hospitals have refused to continue treating their father, who they disclosed is battling stage-four cancer. The daughters, Lima and Kira Taiwo, made separate emotional appeals on their Instagram pages on Monday, appealing to Nigerians, well-wishers and medical professionals […]

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Exclusive breastfeeding won’t make your breasts to fall ―Bauchi board tells women

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Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr Rilwanu Muhammad has told women of reproductive age to ensure that they breastfed their new born babies exclusively without any fears of breasts sagging. He declared that, “Breastfeeding your children will not make your breasts to fall or sag. Whether you want or not, with […]

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Nigerian pharmacist convicted for illegally dispensing over 300,000 oxycodone pills in US

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A federal jury in the Southern District of Florida, United States (U.S) on Wednesday, July 22, convicted a Florida-based Nigerian pharmacist and pharmacy owner for illegally dispensing more than 300,000 oxycodone 30mg pills to pharmacy patrons who had no medical need for the drug. According to court documents and evidence presented during the trial, 60-year-old […]

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Veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu is seriously sick again

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Veteran Nollywood actress, and film producer, Ngozi Nwosu, is down with sickness again. Ngozi, in her statement said she has been admitted for the past three weeks and enduring intense pains. She revealed that she still has three  surgeries ahead and pleaded with fans, colleagues and well-wishers to help her raise the funds needed for her treatment. […]

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Nigerian actress Cynthia Anijekwu battles cancer, raises N13m for her treatment

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Nigerian actress, Cynthia Anijekwu, has received N13.1 million in donations after making a public appeal for financial assistance to continue her cancer treatment. The fundraising effort began after fellow actress Destiny Etiko shared an emotional video of Cynthia pleading for help to cover the high cost of her medical care. Providing an update, Destiny announced […]

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Nigerian Doctor dies 15 minutes after arriving hospital to treat patients

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Senior medical consultant based in Kano State, Nigeria, has died after collapsing barely 15 minutes of arriving a hospital in Kano State to attend to patients who had been waiting for his evening clinic. The sad incident happened last Saturday at Arewa Surgery Hospital, Hotoro, Kano, where the doctor reportedly responded to a request to […]

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‘I take 35 supplements a day’ ―Kim Kardashian

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American socialite, media personality, socialite and model, reality television show personality, and businesswoman, Kim Kardashian will stop at nothing to remain young and beautiful. The reality star gave a peak into her daily routine during an appearance on Amy Poehler’s recent “Good Hang” podcast. Kardashian, 45, boasted about her impressive wellness routine, which includes 35 […]

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Nigerian medical doctor dies after giving birth to triplets in Nigeria

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Nigerian female medical doctor, Ere Ogbachi, has died following complications after giving birth to triplets in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Her death was confirmed in a Facebook statement on Wednesday by the deceased’s brother, Meshack Sintei, who said she was later rushed to the Intensive Care Unit of the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where she died […]

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How Blessing CEO doctored my medical report for donations ―Cancer survivor

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Breast cancer survivor, Deborah Mbara, has spoken out, accusing controversial social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, of doctoring her medical reports to defraud the public. The Delta State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) had disowned a histology report circulating online and attributed to Blessing CEO, noting that the document […]

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Autopsy reveals cause of death of Nigerian singer Destiny Boy

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An autopsy has reportedly revealed the cause of death for the late Nigerian Afrofuji artist who combined traditional Yoruba Fuji sounds with modern Afrobeats, Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy. The Police Homicide Section was said to have carried out the examination, and the results were released last week, according to Daily Trust. Police […]

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Fayose weeps as his wife is down with cancer

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Former Ekiti state Governor, Ayo Fayose’s brother, Isaac Fayose has revealed that his wife is down with cancer. The activist and businessman broke the news on a video he shared on social media platform revealing that it’s a sad time for him and his immediate family. Isaac who is presently in Australia to visit his family, revealed […]

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Relationship expert, Blessing CEO battles stage 4 cancer (Video)

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Popular relationship counselor and blogger, Blessing Okoro Nkiruka simply called Blessing CEO, has sparked concern among fans and followers after emotionally revealing that she is battling stage 4 cancer. In a chilling and heartbreaking video shared online, Blessing CEO broke down in tears as she opened up about her health struggles, admitting that she is terrified […]

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Young female Nigerian student dies after donating plasma in Canada

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Federal Department of the Canadian government responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, Health Canada, is investigating the deaths of two plasma donors at for-profit clinics in Winnipeg, Manitoba, including that of a 22-year-old Nigerian international student, The New York Times reported on Friday. The federal agency confirmed it received mandatory reports from […]

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Lagos govt begins investigation into female Nigerian socialite, Elena’s death after cosmetic surgery

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In a statement, the Lagos State Government has commenced an investigation into the reported death of Lagos female socialite, Elena Jessica, following a cosmetic surgery procedure that allegedly went wrong. Elena allegedly died after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift cosmetic procedure, popularly known as BBL, at a clinic in the State. The investigation is being […]

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My doctor advised me to let my brother-in-law impregnate me ―Vivian, actor’s wife

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Vivian, wife of a Nollywood actor and media personality has opened up about the difficulties she faced during her pregnancy with their daughter, Soromtochukwu. In an interview with her husband on “Pulse One on One”, which was posted on YouTube on Wednesday, Vivian revealed that she received discouraging advice from both her doctor and nurse. […]

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Tying legs after snakebite reduces victims’ chances of survival — Experts

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Medical Director of the Snakebite Treatment and Research Hospital, Kaltungo, Gombe State, Dr Nicholas Amani-Hamman, has warned snakebite victims against tying the affected limb with pieces of cloth to stop the movement of snake venom, describing the practice as dangerous and outdated. He also cautioned against the use of razor blades or sharp objects to […]

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Doctors find large knife lodged in man’s chest for eight years

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A man in Tanzania who came to the hospital complaining of pain and pus discharge from his right nipple was shocked to learn that he had been living with a large knife lodged in his chest for eight years, the country’s media reported. Doctors at the Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania recently published a most […]

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