Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, dies at 83

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has died. He was 83 years old. 

Canada-based Nigerian doctor suspended for hugging and blowing kiss at a co-worker

A Canada-based Nigerian doctor identified as Efe Ovueni has been suspended from medical practice for three months for unprofessional conduct. 

Real-life Benjamin Button girl dies after battling the ultra-rare medical condition for 15 years

An American YouTube star who made headlines because of her condition has sadly passed away after suffering from a real-life Benjamin Button disease that saw her age rapidly.

Please stop suckling your breastfeeding wives it's causing infant malnutrition - Tanzanian men

District Commissioner, Siriel Mchembe.The issue of men ''competing'' for breast milk with babies has gripped Tanzania's coastal region of Tanga, TheCitizen reports.

Man suffers cardiac arrest and dies while dancing at an event in Rivers state (video)

An event in Rivers state came to an abrupt end recently after one of the male attendees suffered a cardiac arrest while he was dancing and died on the spot.

"One of my small wins" - Nigerian lady says as she marks 7 months since she stopped masturbating

A Nigerian lady, Yetunde Abimbola Okuneye has marked seven months since she overcame masturbation.

Have you ever heard that any President who loves his country went for a medical checkup elsewhere - Okey Bakassi(video)

 

Comedian Okey Bakassi has slammed President Buhari over his recent trip to the UK for a medical checkup.

Doctor reveals people are now injecting seasoning cubes for bigger butts

A medical doctor has revealed that a number of women now inject seasoning cubes into their butt to make it bigger and he warned of the adverse effects of such practice.

Fixing Nigeria’s health sector is important than buying COVID-19 vaccines — Bill Gates tells FG

American businessman, Bill Gates, has advised the Nigerian government to consider fixing the poor health sector in the country rather than spending money on buying COVID-19 vaccines.

“I HAVE LIVED WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS SINCE AGE 13” • BEAUTY QUEEN, NIKE OSINOWO OPENS UP

The Endometriosis Support Group of Nigeria coordinated by Dr Abayomi Ajayi organized a one day Gala Night of Fun and Fund Raising for Endometriosis, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, tagged “Yelloow Endo”. The well-attended event brought together stakeholders in Nigeria and international health sectors, those suffering from Endometriosis, special Guests of honour etc.

So you no want die? – See reactions after Atiku Abubakar took the COVID-19 vaccine

Nigerians have taken to social media to react to photos making the rounds which show that former vice president, Atiku Abubakar taking the COVID-19 vaccine. Atiku became the first person in Nigeria to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 jab vaccination programme.

Israel to impose second national Coronavirus lockdown after recording more than 4,000 cases daily

Israel has announced it will be going into a national lockdown for the second time amid a new surge in Coronavirus cases. Israel fighting off a major death toll now records over 4000 cases of the deadly virus daily.

U.S.based doctor insists hydroxychloroquine cures COVID-19, accuses doctors and pharmaceutical companies of cover-up (video)

US-based doctor, Dr. Stella Immanuel has taken a prominent spot in social media trends following a news conference she featured in at Washington.

Coronavirus has exposed years of leadership failure in Nigeria - Peter Obi

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has stated that Coronavirus has exposed years of leadership failure in Nigeria. The former Vice Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) said this at a virtual event tagged ‘The Global Economy: Adapting to the New Normal' and organized by Bridge Leadership Foundation. 

Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu tests positive for Coronavirus (video)

Governor Rotimi Akeredelo has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. The 63-year-old Ondo state governor announced this at a press conference in Akure, the state capital today June 30.''I had malaria a few days ago and was treated.

Cameroonian Pastor who claimed he could heal Coronavirus dies less than a week after contracting the disease

A popular Cameroonian pastor, Frankline Ndifor has died from Coronavirus barely a week after contracting the disease he claimed he could cure. The Pastor who was also a presidential candidate in the country's last presidential election had laid hands and prayed for the healing of some Coronavirus patients who turned up at the premises of his Kingship International Ministries Church.

President Buhari receives Madagascar's COVID-19 herbal drug

President Muhammadu Buhari has taken delivery of the Madagascar native formulation against the Coronavirus. At an audience meeting with President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea Bissau who brought along with him the samples of the traditional medicine shared to African nations by Madagascar, President Buhari said his position on herbal or traditional medicinal postulates had remained the same. 

This is thoroughly disgraceful- Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria protest FG's plan to import Madagascar COVID19 syrup

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has kicked against plans by the Federal government to import the COVID-19 syrup being produced in Madagascar for the treatment of patients with the viral disease here in Nigeria. President Buhari has given a directive for the importation of the herbal syrup. In a statement released by its president, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa today May 12, the umbrella body of Nigerian pharmacists said it received with utter disbelief the news of the planned importation of the herbal syrup.

Anyone found without a face mask will be prosecuted – FG

The federal government has announced that anyone found moving about without a face mask will be prosecuted. The five-page document which was signed by the PTF Chairman and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha was released by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 ahead of the phased and gradual easing of the lockdown.

Coronavirus Is The ‘Worst Crisis’ Since World War II, United Nations Warns

The dreaded coronavirus has been labelled as the worst crisis to hit the world since World War II. This was made known by the United Nations as US fatalities have now exceeded China’s with nearly 860,000 people globally confirmed with the fatal disease.