The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, has witnessed a surge in the number of kidney patients accessing dialysis services following the introduction […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
Ex-FCT NVMA chair, Ogbu, found dead after abduction
The veterinary community in Abuja has been thrown into mourning following the death of Dr Ifeanyi Ogbu, a former chairman of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical […]
NDLEA dismantles major cocaine networks, seizes over 20kg concealed in beauty products
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major cocaine trafficking cartels responsible for multiple United Kingdom-bound drug consignments, uncovering 20.5 kilograms of […]
Rivers police, POCACOV launch campaign against cultism, drug abuse among youths
The Rivers State Police Command, in partnership with the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), has intensified efforts to combat the growing menace […]
Olusosun residents get free eye care from Lagos health ministry, OAGH
Residents of Olusosun Community in Ojota, Lagos, have benefitted from a free eye care outreach organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health through the […]
Surgeons remove, reimplant pregnant woman’s womb in cancer treatment
Surgeons at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have successfully carried out a rare and complex surgery in which a pregnant woman’s womb was temporarily […]
Lifelong learning may shield brain from Dementia – Study
Keeping your brain active through continuous learning, not just formal education, could help protect against dementia in old age, new research from the University of […]
America, Indian Ocean islands drive 2025 global Chikungunya surge
A resurgence of chikungunya virus (CHIKV) disease has been reported across 40 countries in 2025, marking a significant uptick in transmission after several years of […]
NIBSS to scrap instant payment fees as Nigeria eyes smart economy
Nigeria may soon see a major shift in how money moves across the country, as the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) prepares to scrap transfer […]
Media urged to boost awareness as Jigawa readies measles-rubella vaccination for 2.5m children
The Jigawa State Government has called on the media to intensify efforts in sensitising the public ahead of the statewide Measles and Rubella vaccination campaign, […]