UPDATE: Resident Doctors Begin Nationwide Indefinite Strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) of Nigeria on Monday commenced a nationwide indefinite strike. This is coming after the expiration of a...
Bayelsa Billionaire Keniebi Okoko Dies During Surgery
Keniebi Okoko, Bayelsa-born billionaire businessman and philanthropist, has died in Lagos, throwing many Bayelsans into mourning. Some reports said Okoko, son of Professor Kimse Okoko,...
Nearly 20 Million Nigerians Are Infected With Hepatitis B Or C, Says Minister Of Health
Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health has disclosed that nearly 20 million Nigerians are infected with Hepatitis B or C. This was made known by the health minister while speaking at the launch of the national strategic framework for viral hepatitis a...
BREAKING: Nigerian Professor, Ezeibe ‘Discovers’ Cure For Coronavirus And Lassa Fever
A Nigerian Professor, Maduike Ezeibe has announced that he has discovered a possible cure for the dreaded coronavirus and lassa fever. The Professor of Virology...
BREAKING: First Coronavirus Death Recorded In Nigeria
The first #COVID19 death has been recorded in Nigeria. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the case was a 67-year-old male who...
Striking Doctors Get N4.5bn For April, May Salary Arrears
The Federal Government has settled hazard and inducement allowances worth about N4.5bn to 31 teaching hospitals and federal medical centres. Minister of Labour and Employment,...
103-Year-Old Grandmother Celebrates COVID-19 Recovery By Drinking Beer
A 'feisty' 103-year-old grandmother celebrated beating coronavirus with an ice-cold beer. Jennie Stejna, from Wilbraham, Massachusetts, US, remarked that the Bud Light was 'cold' as...
NMA Urges Political Office Holders To Fix Nigeria’s Health System, End Medical Tourism
The Nigerian Medical Association has urged political office holders in the country to end medical tourism and fix the country’s fragile health system. The NMA also prays for Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo’s quick and complete recovery from l...
BREAKING: Nigeria Records 594 New Cases Of COVID-19, Total Now 22,614
Nigeria has recorded 594 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 22,614. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control...
BREAKING: Vaccine For Treatment Of Coronavirus Ready Soon – Prof Iwu
The drug for the treatment of the dreaded coronavirus will be ready soon if the testing of the vaccine is completed. The assurance was given...
