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January 27, 2021

Despite police reforms, romance between the Nigeria Police Force and gender discrimination continues

The latest victim of gender-based discrimination in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is Corporal Olajide Omolola and she may not be the last, unless we raise enough ruckus to push for adherence to the repealed Police Act 2020. Ms Omolola, a corporal attached to the Iye-Ekiti Division of the force in Ekiti State, was dismissed... Read More

Non-binary Blog

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October 5, 2017

Monkeypox: FG tells Nigerians to avoid eating bush meat, dead animals

The Federal Government has asked Nigerians not to eat monkeys, bush meat and dead animals. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said this in a statement signed by the Director, Media and Public Relations at the ministry, Mrs. Boade Akinola, on Thursday. What happened: An outbreak of Monkeypox disease had been reported in Bayelsa. Eleven... Read More

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2 people have died and 4 quarantined | How is this Lassa fever spread?

Yesterday, two people were reported to have lost their lives at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital where they were being treated for the Lassa fever virus. Chief Medical Director at the hospital, Chris Bode confirmed this, adding that 100 others are currently being monitored there. All of them were exposed to one of the patients who died... Read More

Thinking Through

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What is this we hear about coconut oil being harmful to health?

Up until this recent report released by the American Heart Association, we had so much faith in coconut oil. It is that …

The September Standard

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Meningitis kills 33 in Niger

by Dolapo Adelana Cerebral Spinal Meningitis (CSM) has killed thirty-three in Niger state, according to an official disclosed. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, the Executive Director of the state Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPCDA), Dr Yahaya Na’uzo, said nine persons died from the type C meningitis while the remaining 24... Read More

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The Zamfara governor has explained his statement, but what he “actually meant” is even more stupid

Governor Abdulaziz Yari was wrong the first time. Let’s assume he was ignorant and maybe he’s not into health stuff so he has no idea what and why Cerebrospinal Meningitis is. His state, Zamfara is the worst hit in the country accounting for over 200 deaths out of the over 300 recorded. So maybe he’s... Read More

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Meningitis outbreak: What I actually said – Gov. Yari

by Dolapo Adelana Zamfara Governor, Dr. Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, Wednesday, said he never attributed the outbreak of the deadly Cerebral Spinal Meningitis which has killed over 300 Nigerians to God’s punishment arising from fornication and other forms of disobedience to God. In a statement made available to The Vanguard, Yari said he expressed his concern on... Read More

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“Meningitis is caused by bacteria not sin” | Ben-Bruce replies Gov Yari

by Dolapo Adelana Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has said the root cause of the meningitis outbreak in the country is mismanagement of budgeted funds not since. Zamfara Governor, Abdulaziz Yari had said on Tuesday at the presidential villa that God sent meningitis to punish us for our sins. Zari said, “What we used to know as... Read More

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New Lassa fever case recorded in Borno

by Azeez Adeniyi The Borno State Government on Wednesday said it has recorded a new case of Lassa fever. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Haruna Mishelia said a 32-year-old woman tested positive to the disease. Mishelia made the disclosure at a news conference in Maiduguri. Mishelia explained that the woman, from Zabarmari in Jere Local Government... Read More

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Tomato festival in Spain, scarcity in Nigeria (PHOTOS)

For about a month now, the availability of tomatoes in the market has been so low, driving prices through the roof – upwards of 400 percent according to Nigerians. Before the current scarcity, Nigeria was the 14th largest producer of tomatoes in the world and the largest producer of tomatoes in sub-Saharan Africa. According to... Read More

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Man begins marathon from Abuja to Lagos to create awareness on disease

A Nigerian, Fadeshola Adebayo has begun a 17-day marathon from Abuja to Lagos to create awareness about the Stephen Johnson Syndrome. The Stephen Johnson Syndrome is a rare and severe reaction to drug use which affects less than 10% body space but is still deadly anyways. The runner’s brother had died from the disease, a... Read More

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Opinion: This rampaging disease called religion

One of the most challenging things to write about is religion. This is because, religion-an institution created by man-has been so abused by the class of animals that created it in the first place. In many cases one is either applauded for a position or chastised depending on the “religious beliefs” of the person who... Read More

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Opinion: How to save Nigeria’s Health Care system

Nigeria faces some fundamental issues some us may not even take cognisance of. We have a population of N182million thereabout in 36 States of the country, but we only have 20 Federal Teaching Hospitals and 23 Federal and State Medical Centres, some States like Lagos host more than one; 43 Federal and StateMedical Facilities for... Read More

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Is it Ebola? || What you should know about the strange disease ravaging Ondo

by Isi Esene There has been an uneasy calm in Ondo as a yet to be identified disease ravages the sleepy community of Ode Irele in the South-west state. Though the state government led by Governor Olusegun Mimiko has assured citizens that everything is being done to put the disease under control, reports of at-least... Read More

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December 20, 2014

Freeman Osonuga: This is how to survive the Ebola virus disease

by Dr. Freeman Osonuga Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) which is also known as Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever, is a deadly viral disease caused by Ebola Viruses. It was in the year 1976 that Ebola first appeared in two outbreaks, one in a village near the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of Congo (where it took... Read More

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November 9, 2014

@Wildeji: These are diseases you can catch from your pets (Y! Superblogger)

by Deji Asiru-Balogun Your pet can give you so much: love, attention, entertainment, company – and infection. But being alert to some of these problems can help to keep you and your pet healthy. Whether you own a dog or a cat, a bird or a reptile, a rabbit or fish, you should be aware... Read More

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September 26, 2014

Hilarious! SEE what happens when policeman encounters Ebola patient (WATCH)

by Akan Ido P. Rash Films presents a hilarious video clip showing the agony of a policeman who was pranked into believing he has contracted the dreaded Ebola Virus Disease. The short film explores a comic perspective to Ebola disease awareness and prevention. Enjoy it below:

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September 7, 2014

We treated Lassa fever, not Ebola patient – UCH CMD

by Isi Esene Professor Temitope Alonge, the Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo, has denied speculations that the medical facility is treating a patient infected with the deadly Ebola Virus. Alonge said that there is no truth in the rumour explaining that a patient who was admitted in the early hours... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Another person goes down with #Ebola, bringing the total number of infected to 11

by Godwin Akanfe Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu has confirmed another Ebola case, bringing the total number to 11. A doctor who treated Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian-American that brought the disease to Lagos has shown symptoms, Chukwu announced today. A member of staff of West African regional economic body Ecowas this week became the third... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Dele Agekameh: Ebola is a disease of POVERTY!

by Dele Agekameh As Piot rightly observed and I agree with him, “this is a disease of poverty, of dysfunctional health systems and of distrust”. The current Ebola’s spread in West Africa is a reminder of the vast development needs that persist in some of the region’s poorest countries despite claim to rapid economic growth and... Read More

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Olusegun Adeniyi writes | What Death said to Ebola about Nigeria

by Olusegun Adeniyi There was roaring laughter in the Kingdom of Death. He continued: “Ebola here walks in a stealth manner. An odd kiss, a harmless handshake, an innocuous peck and before they know it, his victims have me to contend with. Heralded in by drummers, it was clear to all those who were already... Read More

December 23, 2013

Opinion: My open letter to Senator David Mark

by Stephen Chukwuma Mr. Senate President, does the term “human rights are universal” mean anything to you and your colleagues at all? While the world is progressing in advancing human rights, we are constantly going several steps backwards because you and your colleagues have become mouth piece for the Lord and have failed to do... Read More

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September 23, 2013

TERRIBLE: 8-year-old BOY appears pregnant due to rare genetic disorder (PHOTOS)

An eight-year-old boy has been diagnosed with an incredibly rare genetic disorder which makes him look ‘pregnant’. Aadam Asif is one of only 17 people in the UK to suffer from Niemann-Pick, Type B, which causes an enlarged liver and spleen. He was born with the condition, which caused his stomach to protrude, but doctors only discovered... Read More

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10 (amazing) health benefits of sex

by Ms Amor Most of you’d agree that sex is a wonderful stress buster and can free you from the shackles of a busy life! While having sex regularly increases your immunity, it also acts as a great form of exercise. But did you know that an active sex life is also the key to... Read More

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Worse than AIDS: Scientists discover STD more infectious than HIV

Health officials are warning that two cases of a so-called ‘sex superbug’ have been confirmed in Hawaii. Hawaii News Now reports that the ‘sex superbug’ is a resistant strain of gonorrhea. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has asked Congress for $50 million to find a new antibiotic to treat the drug-resistant strain of... Read More

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Opinion: HIV – Do we have a cure at last?

by James Gallagher The first thing to note is that HIV is not the killer it used to be. A baby girl has been “functionally cured” of HIV in the US. The difference it will make to her life could be huge – avoiding a lifetime of medication, social stigma and worries about whether to... Read More

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November 23, 2012

Did you know there’s a virus deadlier than HIV? [READ]

The WHO website states that an estimated 1.4 million cases of hepatitis A occur annually, an estimated two billion people worldwide have been infected with the hepatitis B virus and 150 million people are chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus. Staggering! On 16 July, health officials in the US state of Colorado warned 8,000... Read More

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November 1, 2012

TICKER: She’s a fighter: Meet teenager with rare condition that locks her joints, turning her into a “human mannequin” (PHOTOS)

The teenager suffering from a rare genetic condition turning her into a ‘human mannequin’ has spoken out about how she refuses to be beaten by her disease. Louise Wedderburn has a rare genetic condition which causes each of her joints to lock as the muscle turns into bone. The 19-year-old was born with Fibrodysplasia ossificans... Read More

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September 27, 2012

TICKER: SaharaReporters says Patience Jonathan has Parkinson’s Disease

Nigeria’s First Lady, Patience Jonathan, is battling an onset of Parkinson’s disease that has complicated her recovery from a surgical procedure in Germany, several reliable sources have disclosed to SaharaReporters. SaharaReporters broke the news that Mrs. Jonathan was flown to a hospital in Wiesbaden, Germany close to a month ago to undergo emergency treatment after... Read More

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September 16, 2012

“Stop judging me!” – Lizzie Velasquez lashes back at those who call her the world’s ugliest woman (See Photos)

by Akan Ido The battle for a sizable number of young people we see in our daily interaction is the desire to lose weight, look sexy and be noticed, but for Lizzie Velasquez, its far deeper than that. Velasquez was born with a rare disease which prevents her from gaining weight. She has no fat... Read More

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