Members of the Association of Resident Doctors, ARD, at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, suspended the strike which kicked off on Wednesday, on Saturday. Ekweanaedo News report that the association had embarked on a three-day warning strike following the assault of a colleague by a patient’s relation on Sunday. However, the association’s President, Dr John…
Delegation from a Netherland-based company, HemoClear has engaged medical experts at University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) on the functionalities of autologous blood transfusion equipment. Information session was held at the UCTH conference room on Thursday, during the meeting, a medical guidelines suggest that, autologous blood transfusion is the preferred method for treating the serious…
In a recent review article published in Nutrients, researchers summarized what is known about the effects of excessive folic acid (FA) supplementation for mothers on children. They conclude that while folate is a crucial nutrient, higher than necessary maternal FA intake may have adverse effects on their offspring. Folate is an essential nutrientWater-soluble vitamin B9,…
16 pregnant ladies and eight children, were rescued when police operatives busted a ‘baby factory’ in Aba, Abia State. The raid, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Moureen Chinaka, occured on Thursday night. According to police, the raid followed a credible information about the unpatriotic activities going on at the ‘baby factory’.Police said…
At least 10 people were recorded death and 10 others missing after mishap of environmental floods and a landslide on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, a local official revealed on Saturday. Torrential rains triggered the floods and landslide that hit Pesisir Selatan regency in West Sumatra province, forcing around 46,000 people to evacuate to temporary…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to remove impediments on healthcare workers migrating to other countries in search for greener pastures. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, made this submission at the 11th Quadrennial National Delegates Conference of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) on Friday in Abuja. The…
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Dentsu Agyle Nigeria, a prominent integrated marketing and media agency, is organizing a business masterclass and symposium exclusively for female students at the University of Lagos.Themed “Women Leading Change: Empowering the Next Generation of Marketing and Creative Mavericks,” the masterclass is scheduled for Friday, April 12, to be held…
According to statistics, 23% of children under five years in Cross River State are stunted as a result of malnutrition, said UNICEF. UNICEF Field Officer, Dr Ngozi Onuora, a nutrition specialist, revealed the statistics when the management of the State Planning Commission and UNICEF Field Office, Abuja, paid a visit to Governor Bassey Otu in…
Four undergraduate students of the Kwara State University, have been arrested for allegedly beating a fellow student to death. The suspects allegedly descended on the deceased, whose identity is yet to be ascertained as of press time, for allegedly filming them. According to a student of the institution who requested anonymity, the victim later died…
Portable has credited rapper Olamide for his success, saying that he made him successful in the music industry. Portable expressed gratitude to Olamide on TikTok, while acknowledging him for turning his life around. Reflecting on his journey from the streets to prominence, Portable recounted how he used to perform for just N200 at events before…
