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Jehovah’s Witness Cancer Patient Faces Backlash for Rejecting Blood Transfusion Despite ₦30M Donations

December 6, 2025
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Jehovah’s Witness cancer patient under fire for rejecting blood transfusion after ₦30m donations

A social media user and cancer patient, Mensah Omolola, popularly known on X as AuntieEsther, has sparked widespread debate after rejecting a blood transfusion recommended as part of her...

December 4, 2025
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NDLEA, ECONOMY, Health, MARWA, News, Tinubu

Drug War: NCWS Commends President Tinubu, Marwa, Seeks Collaboration With NDLEA

The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) Nigeria has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the reappointment of Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of...

November 19, 2025
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World Toilet Day 2025: Why Nigeria Must Finally End Open Defecation

Open defecation remains a visible problem in Lagos, as evidenced by a bold sign on the overhead bridge along the Alausa/Magodo Expressway. It reads both in English and Yoruba:...

Japa Crisis: Strengthen Healthcare or Risk Losing More Doctors, Physicians warn

October 26, 2025
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Paediatricians Give Reasons Children Must Not Consume Energy Drinks

Leading medical experts have raised concerns over the growing consumption of energy drinks among children, warning that the habit could lead to serious nutritional imbalances, including micronutrient deficiency, obesity, and...

Diaspora Councillor Hillaria Asumu to Establish Free Dialysis Centre in Nigeria

October 25, 2025
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Diaspora Councillor to Establish Free Dialysis Centre in Nigeria

A UK-based community leader and councillor, Hillaria Asumu, whose personal battle with kidney disease led her to become a health equity advocate, has announced plans to establish a free...

September 20, 2025
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Health, ECONOMY, News, WHO

WHO Lauds Nigeria, 5 Other Countries For Reducing NCDs Mortality

The World Health Organisation has commended Nigeria, China, Egypt, Russia, Brazil, and Denmark for reducing the mortality rate in Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) for their citizens. The biggest gains were...

Afriland Towers Fire: LASG Condoles with Families, As Sanwo-Olu Orders Probe

September 12, 2025
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Health, ECONOMY, Lagos state, Malaria, Sanwo-Olu

Malaria: Lagos Targets Less Than 1% Prevalence Rate — Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State may be moving from the stage of malaria control to the phase of total elimination of the parasite causing the illness, a report released on Thursday suggested....

September 6, 2025
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Health, ECONOMY, News, SECURITY

Fresh Ebola Outbreak: FG Tightens Border Control

The Federal Government said it had intensified monitoring and screening procedures at all points of entry in response to the ongoing outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease in the...

August 31, 2025
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Health, ECONOMY

Experts Urge Nigerians Experiencing Unusual Cough, Cold to Reduce Stress

As the country faces an unexpected spell of harmattan-like weather, health experts have urged Nigerians experiencing unusual cold-related symptoms such as persistent cough, sore throat, and nasal congestion to take...

EBRD Approves €100m for Nigeria’s Project BRIDGE Fibre Expansion

August 19, 2025
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Health, News, Tinubu

Tinubu Orders Reduction In Dialysis Cost From ₦50,000 To ₦12,000 – Presidency

President Bola Tinubu has approved a significant reduction in the cost of kidney dialysis sessions at federal hospitals, slashing the price from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000. This move is aimed...