‘Is Buhari mentally and physically ready to provide leadership?’

Former ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, questioned the mental and physical capability of President Muhammadu Buhari to rule Nigeria. The crisis ridden party made this known in a message posted on its facebook wall. The PDP has for the last few months be largely unstable and has been marked by several... Read More

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Buhari, government, Health, mental, PDP, physical

June 6, 2016

According to the Health Minister, this is why Nigerians avoid public hospital

Lack of modern equipment and poor environmental conditions are the main reasons why Nigerians shy away from public hospitals, says the Minister of State for Health, Osagie Ehanire. The Minister stated this on Monday at the inauguration of three projects at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos. Osagie noted that an improvement in facilities and... Read More

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challenge, Health, hospital, Minister, Osagie Ehanire

June 6, 2016

Buhari travels to London, says Nigerians shouldn’t be worried (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Nigeria for the United Kingdom to seek medical attention for an ear infection. The President travelled out of Nigeria on Monday morning through the presidential wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Buhari, who was seen off by personal staff, ministers and military officials, urged Nigerians not to be... Read More

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doctor, ear infection, Health, London, Medical assistance, president buhari, Travel

June 3, 2016

Dettol emphasizes breaking the chain of infection at NMA conference (PHOTOS)

Dettol, a global leader in the health and hygiene from the stable of RB (Reckitt Benckiser), partnered with the Nigerian Medical Association during her week-long annual national medical conference held in Sokoto State, with participants advocating improved healthcare service delivery for Nigerians. The 56th NMA Annual Conference, which was held recently pulled a large number... Read More

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56th NMA Annual Conference, 8 foods that people think are healthy but are not, Clinical Microbiologist, Dettol, Dr. R. Oladele, Health, Nigerian Medical Association, RB (Reckitt Benckiser)

May 28, 2016

‘I made more money as a Lagos lawyer’ | 15 things we learnt from VP Yemi Osinbajo’s media forum

As President Muhammadu Buhari’s government prepares to commemorate its one year in office, Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo, on Thursday, held a media forum to discuss the achievements, plan and vision of the administration. Here are 15 notable quotes from what the Vice President said during the media forum. 1) “Budget implementation has started. We will start making... Read More

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agriculture, economy, Health, media forum, Oil, Osinbajo, vice president

May 27, 2016

Opinion: And yes they lied about coconut oil (the tree of life)

By Temi Tex Ipinmoroti News flash: it is a known fact, that nothing concocted in a laboratory can have enormous value or replaced with something found in nature. Mother Nature has been generous to us in Africa, providing us with loads of fruits and vegetables for our usage, to nourish our body and gives us a... Read More

benefit, coconut, Health, Oil, prevention, skin, wealth

May 27, 2016

Opinion: Ulomka (my home is better)

By Ugochi Obidiegwu In the Igbo language (one of the major languages in Nigeria), Ulomka means my home is better. According to the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary, home means the house you live in especially with your family. That is a good definition but for the purpose of this article, your home is wherever you... Read More

Health, home, safety, self, treat, Ulomka

May 23, 2016

Opinion: Are herbal mixtures a new kind of drug abuse?

by Mbawuike Anthony Okechukwu The streets of Nigeria have been filled with lots of herbal mixtures being paraded all over it; some with large speakers, advertising to the public its many health benefits –which in most cases, are numerous, and just a phantom wish that they actually do. The problems with these drugs are not... Read More

abuse, consumer, Drug, Health, herbal, traditional medicine, uses

May 20, 2016

WATCH: Governor Fayose unveils 3 new sectors for the Nigerian economy

From the man who brought you ‘stomach infrastructure’ comes another germ. Attacking local politicians in his state, Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti claims he knows the people on the streets so well, that you need to forget the oil economy and anything else you learnt in school – Nigeria’s masses live in an alternative reality.... Read More

economy, Ekiti, Fayose, Health, medicine, More, Politics, sectors

May 19, 2016

Metuh’s ‘health is deteriorating’

Spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, was on Thursday, admitted at the emergency ward of the National Hospital, Abuja. TheCable reports that an associate of Metuh disclosed that he puked multiple times while en route the federal high court, Abuja. Metuh is being tried on a seven-count of criminal breach of trust and money laundering... Read More

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499 Boko Haram for trial, Health, hospitalised, National Hospital, Olisa Metuh, PDP spokesperson, trial

May 16, 2016

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 routine check up. But it’s bad news. The doctor tell’s you that you need to remove one of your kidney’s because its cancerous and spreading.... Read More

cancer, doctor, Health, health issues, Kidney Subsidy, Medical student, Okechukwu Ofili

May 14, 2016

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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Adewole, death, disease, Health, kill, ministry

May 12, 2016

So, President Buhari just said meeting with Chibok parents is not good for his health

Do we file this one under ‘Politicians say the darndest things’? President Muhammadu Buhari was interviewed today by CNN’s Christine Amanpour as he attends the United Kingdom’s global anti-corruption summit. Of course, the topic of the missing Chibok girls came up, and in particular why his government has suddenly become hostile to peaceful protesters... Read More

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Chibok parents, Health, Meeting, president buhari

April 8, 2016

Buhari announces ‘most ambitious health plan’ for poor Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, pleaded with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) not to embark on the proposed strike action of the union. Buhari urged the doctors to give the Federal Government some time to address their demands and grievances. The President reached out to the doctors during a meeting with the leadership... Read More

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Doctors, Health, Poor Nigerians, president buhari, strike

March 16, 2016

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

disease, Federal Government, Health, hospital

February 26, 2016

FG to offer free health services to 100 million people

The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole has stated that the Federal Government has plans to offer free health care to 100 million Nigerians in 2 years. The minister disclosed this while speaking on Thursday at a weekly broadcast on the African Independent Television. The minister said for the government to achieve the target, primary healthcare... Read More

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Health, hospital, scheme

January 13, 2016

Etisalat holds community support initiative with partners

Etisalat Nigeria, in partnership with a non-governmental organization, Traffina Foundation for Community Health, recently held a Community Support Initiative. The event which was themed, “Etisalat Maternity Health Platforms (ETIMATHEPs)” was a 4-day programme that featured talks on maternal health delivered by a team of medical experts as well as distribution of free Safe Delivery Kits which contained... Read More

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etisalat, Health, Initiative, maternity

January 3, 2016

Lassa fever breaks out in Taraba, 1 dead, 2 in observation

Three days into the New Year, the government of Taraba has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. According to the Commissioner of Health, Innocent Vakkai, one person has been confirmed dead while two other people kept in for observation. He said: “One person died and two others quarantined and their blood samples have already... Read More

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epidemic, fever, Health, infection

November 24, 2015

Our party is not in power to lament – Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomole has called upon the Federal Government to join hands in the fight to kick quackery out of the medical profession. The governor sad this when the Minister of State for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire visited him in his office, on Tuesday. The governor revealed that the dangers of quackery in the medical... Read More

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Edo state, Federal Government of Nigeria, Health, Ministry of Health

November 24, 2015

Ebola makes a return to Liberia, 15-year-old boy dies

In September, Liberians were relieved to learn that the deadly Ebola Virus Disease had been eradicated from their country. But it appears the jubilation was short-lived. According to Chief Medical Officer of Liberia, Francis Kateh, a 15 year old boy has died of Ebola in Liberia, the first of such fatality in months. The boy, “Nathan... Read More

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africa, Ebola, Health, medical

April 27, 2015

Hello Nigerians, this medical expert promises you a longer life

by Chinwe Okafor Even as the Nigerian and South African governments are contending with a diplomatic row arising from the series of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans residing in South Africa, the two countries are strongly collaborating on the medical front, specifically in the area of gastrointestinal medicine. Last week, a large delegation... Read More

Health, long life, Luth, nigeria, okolo, south africa

March 20, 2015

Must Reads: Why I never wanted Empire series to end, Why Facebook is being sued for gender discrimination + more

One-third of heart attack patients don’t remember they had a heart attack. Vox Can every company really act like a startup? Vox This is how Larry King tweets. Spoiler: it’s amazing. Vox Empire is a wonderful, extravagant mess and I never want it to end. Gawker Deep in the jungle, hunting for the next Ebola outbreak. Washington Post... Read More

Ebola, empire, gawker, Health, heart attack, Larry King

January 16, 2015

Bird flu discovered in Lagos and Kano

by Kolapo Olapoju The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced that a high mortality in two poultry farms and live bird markets in Kano and Lagos states, have been recorded. According to the ministry, the bird’s blood samples, which were forwarded to the National Veterinary Research Institute tested positive for H5 Strain... Read More

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bird flu, Health, kano, lagos, nigeria, vet, WHO

December 31, 2014

Dr. Wilfred Okiche profiles Dr. Stella Adadevoh: She is the good doctor (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2014 Nominee)

by Wilfred Okiche For 21 years, Ameyo Stella Shade Adadevoh, consultant endocrinologist, and consummate physician reported to work every day at the First Consultants Hospital, Obalende, a well-regarded and multi-specialist private centre in Lagos that thrives on retainership from corporate organizations. Professional, attentive and up to date on the latest medical advances in her specialty,... Read More

Afolabi Emmanuel Cardoso, babatunde Fashola, Ebola, EVD, First consultants hospital, Health, Herbert Macaulay, lagos, nigeria, Obalende, Onyebuchi Chukwu, Patrick Sawyer, Person of the Year, POTY, sacrifice, Stella Adadevoh

December 30, 2014

Need to spice up your life? We give you 15 things to do in 2015

by Doyin Jaiyesimi Vote – It’s not enough to keep complaining about all the things that are wrong with Nigeria. It’s time to actually do something about it. You can start by going out to vote in 2015. Vote the right people into government and flush out the wrong people. Get back on #TeamFitFam... Read More

2015, charity, fitfam, God, Health, NGO, nigeria, Religion, resolution

December 27, 2014

People’s Choice: Stella Ameyo Adadevoh is voted YNaija Person of the Year 2014… editors to announce final choice 30 December

December 16, 2014

Opinion: Buhari V. Jonathan, let us compare

by Bala Muhammed The All Progressives’ Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) recently held their Conventions to elect/confirm their respective presidential flag-bearers. In the two parallel events held in Lagos and Abuja, former military Head of State, retired Major General Muhammadu Buhari, and incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan emerged as the two parties’ respective... Read More

agriculture, Bala Muhammed, Ebola, Goodluck Jonathan, Health, Muhammadu Buhari, opinion, virus, ynaija

December 5, 2014

Feature: Chevron GMoU, a CSR initiative worthy of emulation

by Kolapo Olapoju In recent time, the Niger-Delta region of the Nigeria has witnessed a lengthy period of peaceful co-existence with oil companies operating in the region, as opposed to what was obtainable about a decade ago when the region was enmeshed in communal clashes, abductions and societal unrest over the perceived indifference of oil... Read More

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November 30, 2014

True confession: My name is Adaobi Okwy and I’m a recovering addict… (READ)

by Adaobi Okwy I don’t have excuses. I should stop. I know. And I know too that many people may turn their noses at me and think, “what’s the biggie?” My story isn’t for everyone. It is for those who like myself, know the struggle and are committed to triumph and to them I... Read More

Adaobi Okwy, addiction, battle, clay, Health, pica, trigger

November 18, 2014

Opinion: This is how smoking and drinking will kill you

by Godspower Ojehumen “Don’t take alcohol, you will get drunk and not be able to control your actions and it is unchristian” “Don’t smoke, you will get intoxicated and be incapable of controlling your actions” These are what most persons know about the effects of alcohol and smoking, but, there’s more to it than meets... Read More

drinking, godspower ojehumen, Health, liver, lungs, opinion, smoking, ynaija

‘Is Buhari mentally and physically ready to provide leadership?’

According to the Health Minister, this is why Nigerians avoid public hospital

Buhari travels to London, says Nigerians shouldn’t be worried (PHOTOS)

Dettol emphasizes breaking the chain of infection at NMA conference (PHOTOS)

‘I made more money as a Lagos lawyer’ | 15 things we learnt from VP Yemi Osinbajo’s media forum

Opinion: And yes they lied about coconut oil (the tree of life)

Opinion: Ulomka (my home is better)

Opinion: Are herbal mixtures a new kind of drug abuse?

WATCH: Governor Fayose unveils 3 new sectors for the Nigerian economy

Metuh’s ‘health is deteriorating’

Opinion: Subsidise my kidney

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

So, President Buhari just said meeting with Chibok parents is not good for his health

Buhari announces ‘most ambitious health plan’ for poor Nigerians

Opinion: How to save Nigeria’s Health Care system

FG to offer free health services to 100 million people

Etisalat holds community support initiative with partners

Lassa fever breaks out in Taraba, 1 dead, 2 in observation

Our party is not in power to lament – Oshiomhole

Ebola makes a return to Liberia, 15-year-old boy dies

Hello Nigerians, this medical expert promises you a longer life

Must Reads: Why I never wanted Empire series to end, Why Facebook is being sued for gender discrimination + more

Bird flu discovered in Lagos and Kano

Dr. Wilfred Okiche profiles Dr. Stella Adadevoh: She is the good doctor (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2014 Nominee)

Need to spice up your life? We give you 15 things to do in 2015

People’s Choice: Stella Ameyo Adadevoh is voted YNaija Person of the Year 2014… editors to announce final choice 30 December

Opinion: Buhari V. Jonathan, let us compare

Feature: Chevron GMoU, a CSR initiative worthy of emulation

True confession: My name is Adaobi Okwy and I’m a recovering addict… (READ)

Opinion: This is how smoking and drinking will kill you

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