cancer

January 15, 2016

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 of Dion, passed away on Thursday morning at his home in Las Vegas. The French-Canadian couple got married in 1994, a few years before Dion cemented her... Read More

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January 11, 2016

Legendary British singer, David Bowie dies at 69

After a battle with cancer, legendary singer- David Bowie has died at the age of 69. Bowie’s son, movie director- Duncan Jones confirmed the death of his father in a statement released on his social media account. “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer.” “While many of you will... Read More

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November 14, 2015

Frail-looking Diezani says she never stole Nigeria’s money (See Photos)

Much-maligned former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, is grappling with cancer. Ovation magazine publisher, Dele Momodu, recently had an interview with her on his newly launched Boss Magazine. During the interview, Diezani revealed to Dele Momodu she did not use her position to steal Nigeria’s money. Diezani was recently arrested by officials of the National... Read More

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Did you know that Okonjo-Iweala is a cancer survivor?

by Damilola Jagun On Thursday, April 30, a rare revelation was made by the coordinating minister of the economy and minister of finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. At the service of songs for Oronto Douglas, special adviser to the president on research and documentation, she revealed that she survived cancer 15 years ago. During the event which... Read More

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According to Akwa Ibom govt, Ponmo can give you cancer, liver, hypertension… and so on

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Akwa Ibom State government has warned its citizens against the consumption of cow hide and skins. The cow skin, popularly referre to as Ponmo is believed to be the common cause of cancer and liver problems in the state. This was revealed by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Godwin... Read More

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January 27, 2015

Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper dies of cancer

by Mark Bassey Former Nigeria and Rayo Vallecano goalkeeper, Wilfred Agbonavbare, has reportedly died of cancer. Agbonovbare, who was 48-years-old, died on Tuesday morning in a Madrid, Spain hospital. The information on his death was communicated on the website of his former club. The deceased was a member of the Nigeria squad which won the 1994 African... Read More

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December 21, 2014

Sad news: Adaora Zinno-Orara dies after battling breast cancer

by Akan Ido Reports reaching YNaija indicates that Adaora Zinno-Orara, the wife of talented artiste, Zinno Orara is dead. She died today after battling with breast cancer for many months. Adaora who was married to the artist for over 20 years was diagnosed with stage 7 cancer in 2010. Efforts were been made by media... Read More

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November 30, 2014

Grand art exhibition, Against All Odds, set to hold in Lagos [DETAILS]

by Isi Esene Blackhouse Media and Mydrim Gallery have announced a one of a kind art exhibition titled, ‘Against All Odds’. The exhibition will be showcasing the works of one of Nigeria’s most celebrated painters, Zinno Orara, in dedication to his wife, Adaora-Zinno Orara, who is battling breast cancer against all odds. Billed to take... Read More

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November 25, 2014

Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka diagnosed of cancer (Photo)

by Anike Jacobs Renowned playwright and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Oluwole Soyinka, has disclosed his health status. The maverick writer announced that he was diagnosed of cancer last December. An expert and Founder of African Cancer Centre, Lagos, Prof. Olu Williams, however assured Soyinka that he would “not die of cancer.” Williams, who revealed that Soyinka... Read More

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November 19, 2014

How Doctor’s negligence killed my son – Jim Nwobodo

by Azubuike Azikiwe Following the death of his son, Senator Jim Nwobodo has revealed that Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo jnr died due to the negligence of a doctor. The senator made the disclosure on Tuesday, 18 November, when Abia State Governor Theodore Orji visited him in Enugu. According to Nwobodo, his son was cured of cancer at the... Read More

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November 17, 2014

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Ex-governor of Anambra, Jim Nwobodo loses son to cancer

by Azubuike Azikiwe Senator Jim Nwobodo, a former governor of old Anambra State, has reportedly lost his son, Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo, to cancer. Ifeanyichukwu reportedly died at a private hospital in Enugu on Friday after returning from Houston, Texas, United States of America, where he had received treatment for the ailment. Ebonyi State Governor, Martin Elechi,... Read More

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October 11, 2014

@ImohDavid : Why does Ebola only kill the black man?

by David Imoh Thousands of people in Africa died and are still dying from the Ebola infection but when a White health-worker was infected, he was quickly flown to the US where a serum was administered to him, alas! He got well. The same was repeated to other foreign Western aid workers who got infected... Read More

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October 8, 2014

Evil Physician: US doctor admits to wrongfully diagnosing patients with cancer to make money

by Damilola Jagun A popular cancer doctor in Michigan, Dr. Farid Fata, who was accused of giving false diagnosis to cancer patients to make money, has pleaded guilty to the charges. In a Detroit courtroom on Tuesday, 7 October, Fata admitted to intentionally and wrongfully diagnosing healthy people with cancer, and giving them chemotherapy drugs,... Read More

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September 28, 2014

Sad news: IGI boss, Remi Olowude dies at 62

by Akan Ido Industrial & General Insurance Company (IGI) Chairman, Remi Olowude is dead. The 62-year-old businessman died in a hospital in the United States this morning after a protracted illness. There is speculation that Olowude died of prostrate cancer but this is yet to be confirmed. In an interview with the Punch Newspapers on his... Read More

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September 14, 2014

Heartbreaking: TV anchorman tells viewers he has only months to live (WATCH)

by Akan Ido A television news anchor has announced to viewers that he has only about four to six months to live. Dave Benton, 51, who is suffering from brain cancer took time to explain his health condition to viewers saying he is “at peace.” He told viewers of his WCIA-TV show that doctors have told him that... Read More

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August 26, 2014

Incredible! This man woke up after being declared dead by doctors (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene A 54-year-old man, Valdelucio Goncalves was on Sunday miraculously found alive in a morgue after doctors had declared him dead. Sources say the Brazilian man who was being treated for stomach cancer was found wriggling in a zipped-up body bag after doctors declared he died of ‘respiratory and multiple organ failure’. Two... Read More

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BOOM: See how Omobola Johnson disowned a director in her ministry

by Kolapo Olapoju The Minister of Communication Technology, Omobola Johnson has dissociated herself from the comments of a deputy director in her ministry, who claimed that the use of mobile phones can cause cancer. Deputy director, Department of Posts and Telecoms, Federal Ministry of Communication Technology, Ngozi Ogunjiofor, had on Thursday, 7 August, stated... Read More

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Buki Otuyemi: We take time for granted (Y! Superblogger)

by Buki Otuyemi In the past three weeks, I have lost two dear people to the dreaded cancer. It hurts me that they had to die like that. All of a sudden, there are so many bad and sad news all around and day by day I struggle to understand and even accept them as... Read More

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10 things you SHOULD know about the new STD superbug

by Tutu Akinlabi Reports of a newly discovered Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) that is resistant to treatment have recently emerged. [READ: OMG! Doctors remove maggots from lady’s vagina after contracting STDs (DON’T WATCH)] The new strain of Gonorrhea is said to be resistant to antibiotics and might even be worse than the Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome... Read More

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Tunde Fagbenle: An encounter with Arisekola-Alao

by Tunde Fagbenle Aare Arisekola was many things to many people. He was loved by many and detested by as many. Last Wednesday 18th, Alhaji Azeez Arisekola-Alao, the larger-than-life rabble-rouser Islamic leader and notable businessman of Ibadan, breathed his last. Until his death he was the deputy head of Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs... Read More

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Dele Momodu: So my own Alhaji is gone!

by Dele Momodu I discovered his staying power was the ability to accommodate everyone while minding his own business. Those were very delicate days when it was dangerous to make wrong friends. But Alhaji stuck out his neck and made us feel welcome. Fellow Nigerians, this is not the best of seasons in our dear... Read More

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Olusegun Adeniyi: Turai Yar’Adua and the cancer billions

by Olusegun Adeniyi With cancer ravaging our country in recent times, I have had to dig to find out what happened to the initiative. Of course, I have read unfounded reports about the former First Lady going away with the money realized at the launching. In what turned out to be perhaps his last public... Read More

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Sad homecoming: Dora Akunyili’s body arrives Nigeria today

by Isi Esene Reports have it that the body of Dora Akunyili, the former NAFDAC DG, who died in India after a long battle with cancer, is expected to arrive Nigeria today. Dora, a member of the ongoing National Confab succumbed to the deadly disease after she was rushed to an Indian Specialist hospital exactly... Read More

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You may NEVER take soft drinks again after seeing this (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Soft drinks are a staple drink among Nigerians. You’ll find it anywhere you visit in different colours and varieties. A YouTube video by Crazy Russian Hacker gives a glimpse into what you ingest by consuming a litre of cola. Here’s what he did: he takes a pot, places it on the stove,... Read More

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On her sick-bed, Dora was concerned about Nigeria’s challenges – Peter Obi

by Isi Esene Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has confirmed the death of Professor Dora Akunyili on behalf of her family. In a statement released this afternoon and signed by Obi, the former NAFDAC boss died at 10am this morning a long battle with cancer. He said, “I wish to officially confirm the... Read More

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YNaija Editorial: In sickness or in health, Dora Akunyili is our hero

by Editorial team She had her faults… but there was no ambiguity in the way Nigerians felt about Dora this was a leader for whom there was an unshakeable consensus: we could trust her with our very lives. Dora Nkem Akunyili has been a national star from that moment 13 years ago, when former president,... Read More

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Optimal Cancer Care Foundation offers FREE breast & cervical screening exercise [DETAILS]

by Isi Esene The family of late Mrs. Iche Attah, with support from the Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, is sponsoring a free breast and cervical cancer screening on June 27, 2014 in Surulere, Lagos. This is in memory of late Mrs Attah who died last year on June 27. With over 100,000 new cases of cancer diagnosed every... Read More

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5 (gross) things you do without thinking about it

by Men’s Health Hygiene can be, well, ambiguous. While there’s no debate on whether it’s okay to pee in the pool—the fact is, it’s just plain gross—many of us choose to neglect the unwritten rules of hygiene, and heighten other people’s risk of contracting unwanted germs, diseases, and illnesses. The flipside of that, however,... Read More

Check this out: 5 smart reasons to eat eggs

by Kristin Kirkpatrick Eggs are beautiful. They are a picture-perfect example of what nature is able to accomplish. They help make us more beautiful by helping both the inside of our body, like our hearts, as well as the outside of our body, like our hair. While eggs have gotten a bad reputation for a long... Read More

YNaija Editorial: In sickness or in health, Dora Akunyili is our hero

by Editorial team She had her faults… but there was no ambiguity in the way Nigerians felt about Dora this was a leader for whom there was an unshakeable consensus: we could trust her with our very lives. Dora Nkem Akunyili has been a national star from that moment 13 years ago, when former president,... Read More

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