Fertility is the ability to conceive children. In general, when a woman is unable to get pregnant even after at least one year of unprotected sex, she is considered to have infertility issues and her doctor will begin evaluating the possible causes. Infertility is not just a female problem, it can also be from the…
The federal government and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) are set to ban syringe imports in in Nigeria in other to boost manufacturing the syringes locally. The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, emphasized the need to stop the importation of medical syringes into Nigeria to bolster…
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, has said he merited the winning of ‘Best Dressed Female’ award in a recent event. Ekweanaedo News reports that reactions have continued to trail the recognition of Bobrisky as the Best Dressed Female at movie premiere in Lagos over the weekend. He boasted that he beat those who…
The Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam, says Tuberculosis claimed about 1,869 lives in Kwara in 2023. El-Imam revealed this on Monday in Ilorin while delivering a speech at the commemoration of the 2024 World Tuberculosis Day, explaining that the disease continues to claim over 4,000 lives daily globally. She emphasized the importance…
The Nigerian Government has invited popular Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, for questioning. The minister of Information and Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed while addressing journalists at the State House, Abuja, on Monday. Gumi was invited for questioning over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country. The minister said the Islamic cleric was not…
Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Kogi State Chapter, warned the general public on patronizing and eating of unhygienic meat and unpasteurised milk to avoid the deadly Zoonic tuberculosis. The NVMA marked this year’s World TB Day celebration at the Lokoja abattoir was joined by a special team from the Kogi State Centre for Tuberculosis Program led by…
Watermelon is centuries old fruit that is juicy and sweet, and many view it as a perfect treat to quench your thirst during summer heat. With a bright red flesh and little seeds embedded throughout, watermelon is packed with a plethora of nutrients and antioxidants that include vitamins A and C. Watermelon is a good source…
The 7-day nationwide warning strike by the non-academic staff in public universities did not disrupt the ongoing semester examination taking place in the University of Ilorin according to the Vice-Chancellor. Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Wahab Egbewole disclosed this at the Ramadan Iftar held at the main campus of the university, Ilorin, on Saturday…
Nollywood actress, Sharon Ooja Egwurube has tied knot with her anonymous heartthrob. The actress which featured in ‘Skinny Girl In Transit’ revealed this via her Instagram account on Saturday. She wrote;“I said yes my lovers… actually scratch the civil ceremony done and dusted. It’s a wife already.” “This is fully the hand of God !!!I…
Medical expert, Dr Christopher Otabor has decried the economic effect of medical tourism on the health sector and the Nigerian economy, warning that Nigeria loses upwards of a billion dollars to venture. Lamenting also that teaching hospitals and specialist hospitals are loosing doctors as a result of the Japa syndrome cutting through the country. Dr…
