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Professor Pat Utomi Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis
Renowned professor of political economy, Pat Utomi, has candidly shared his personal battle with cancer, shedding light on his journey in a series of tweets. In a disclosure that underscores…
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I was placed on medication for life – Mercy Johnson opens up on cancer scare
Mercy Johnson, a star in the Nigerian film industry, has now spoken publicly about her battle with cancer and the subsequent life-altering surgery she had. Mercy Johnson revealed this on…
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Brazil mourns the death of Pele at age 82
On Thursday night, as Brazil grieved the loss of soccer's greatest hero Pele, both Christ the Redeemer and the Maracana stadium were illuminated in his honor. Pele passed away from…
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Zenera celebrates fifth anniversary with cancer awareness walk
With over 72,000 deaths per annum and over 100,000 new cases annually, Nigeria remains one of the countries with a high rate of cancerous diseases in the world. Cancer, which…
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[The Injustice Blog] How Nigerians kill Nigeria, the Betty Irabor experience
On the night of Friday 9th March, 2018 Mrs Betty Irabor was a guest at an exclusive women event organized by Pastor Mrs Dayo Benjamin's Laniyi. Celebrity host and wife…
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[The Activism Blog] Medicaid trains health workers on early detection of cancer
A health-focused charity, founded by the wife of the Governor of Kebbi, Zainab Shinkafi - Medicaid Cancer Foundation (MCF), has announced its plans to train health workers from three North West…
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#Impact365: The Dorcas Cancer Foundation is fighting cancer one child at a time
Nothing kills a child's dream like the daily burden of checking in and out of hospitals seeking cure for an ailment that they don't deserve. Statistics show that 43 children…
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80 percent of cancer cases in Nigeria curable, Health minister says
The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, yesterday said that 80 percent of cancer cases are curable even as he disclosed that the Ministry’s database shows that 50 percent of corpses…
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On-air personality, Sensei Uche diagnosed with cancer
On-air-personality, Uche Agbai, popularly known as Sensei Uche, has revealed he is battling with cancer. According to the City 105.1FM presenter, he has been diagnosed with stage three nasal lymphoma,…
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HIV, cancer cure underway – Nobel laureate
A Nobel Laureate, Prof. Francoise Barre-Sinoussi, has said there are ongoing efforts to develop a universal cure for HIV and cancer. The co-discoverer of the HIV said this in Paris while…
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Politicians and lawmakers show McCain love and support after brain cancer diagnosis
The prayers and well-wishes for Sen. John McCain have been pouring in since news that he was diagnosed with brain cancer broke Wednesday. Politicians and lawmakers past and present at…
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Ailing-Son Madueke: Where’s the place for compassion?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Amidst the corruption and money laundering scandals, it is common knowledge that Diezani Alison-Madueke, for over two years now, has been battling breast cancer. A poignant…
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‘He reads Psalm 23 everyday…he has cancer’ | Billionaire kidnapper Evans’ wife speaks
Billionaire kidnapper, Evans is a very religious man who reads Psalm 23 every day, his wife Uchenna Onuamadike has said. In an interview with Vanguard, Uchenna said she didn't suspect…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Living with death in Nigeria
by Olusegun Adeniyi My pastor, Evaristus Azodoh is a retired army colonel and a medical doctor; in fact, one of Nigeria’s foremost consultant urologists. His experience and exposure, quite naturally,…
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Opinion: Stemming the rising cases of preventable deaths in Nigeria
by Jide Ojo I am deeply worried about the rising cases of terminal sicknesses, auto accidents and suicides in Nigeria. These days, many diseases that used to be prevalent in…
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The Sexuality Blog: About that coming out story ‘For Akin’
There are coming out stories and there is 'For Akin', written by Funmi Iyanda at the request of her friend Akin. A narrative that starts with the death of one…
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#Impact365: “Cancer is NOT a death sentence” | Tolulope Falowo of CancerAware Nigeria advocates cancer control
It's still Cervical Cancer Awareness month and cancer awareness NGOs across the country are working extra hard to spread the word about the cancer epidemic as it affects Nigeria. Not…
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#Impact365: Caleb Egwuenu’s NGO is standing up to cancer in Nigeria and making sure the awareness is non-stop
This scourge called cancer has cut short lives of millions of men, women and children across the world. The attendant myths are the reason why the awareness campaigns can never…
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Justice Abang is a cancer eating the judiciary – Fayose
Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court is after him for asking the National Judicial Council to sack him. Fayose had asked…
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Nigeria has no functional cancer machine – Health minister
Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole has said Nigeria does not have any functional cancer machine at the moment. He made the shocking revelation during an interview with the News…
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Opinion: Sadly, we couldn’t #SaveMayowa, what happens next?
by Roqeebah Olaoniye Less than a month after the first news of a cancer patient in need of support broke the Nigerian internet, it has been reported that the lady…
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#Impact365: Wana Udobang has raised over N3 million for cancer, and she is still on the march
1k4cancer initiative, founded by popular media personality and writer, Wana Udobang, has raised over 3 million naira to assist cancer stricken women from low income homes. Udobang, a youth mentor…
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#RioOlympics: Not even cancer can stop this athlete from competing…
There have been so many shockers and unusual events at this year's Olympics at Rio Janeiro, Brazil. It was first a winning dive by Bahamian sprinter, Shaunae Miller to win…
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I made a mistake calling #SaveMayowa a scam – Linda Ikeji apologizes
A day after the Police confirmed that the #SaveMayowa initiative is as legit as legit can be, popular blogger, Linda Ikeji has come out to apologize for coming out with…
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Y! Exclusive: Family member explains the #SaveMayowa saga [WATCH]
Earlier today, word spread that the #SaveMayowa initiative was a scam cooked up by her family members. YNaija visited the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) - where Mayowa was undergoing…
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Y! Exclusive: ‘How we found out it was a scam’ – NGO behind #SaveMayowa initiative [LISTEN]
Following our exclusive story on the status of the #SaveMayowa initiative, YNaija has an audio recording of actress, Toyin Aimakhu's interview with one of our correspondents. According to her, the initiative…
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Y! Exclusive: How Mayowa Ahmed’s family scammed me – Toyin Aimakhu cries out
by Ore Peters Following a story by an online news platform that the #SaveMayowa initiative may have been a ruse with the intention to scam unsuspecting sympathizers of their hard…
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Opinion: Subsidise my kidney
by Okechukwu Ofili Its 2012, you just came back from the Christmas holidays in the abroad. You go in to visit the doctor to review your medical results from last years…
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Adesuwa Onyenokwe reveals how her mother, siblings were diagnosed with cancer (READ)
Today (February 4) is world cancer day and one of the first things I read this morning was of a possible cure! And guess from where? One woman and two…
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World-renowned singer, Celine Dion loses husband to cancer
Iconic singer, Celine Dion has lost her husband René Angélil. Amgelil passed away on Thursday, January 14, after battling throat cancer for several years. The 73-year-old former musician, who later turned manager…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy