A top United States (US) health expert has issued warning that common tablets taken by millions of people in United Kingdom may increase dementia risk, […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
WHO warns of rising dementia cases in refugee camps, calls for immediate action
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns over an increasing number of dementia cases among refugees and migrants, urging swift policy interventions to eliminate […]
Delta govt rescinds nursing student’s query over viral Tinubu wife video
The Delta State Government, through the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, has ordered the withdrawal of the query issued to nursing student Osato Edobor […]
Rivers police warn against actions threatening state’s peace
The Rivers State Police Command has issued a stern warning to the public, urging citizens to avoid any actions that could disrupt the prevailing peace […]
NGO calls for community efforts to Cut Maternal Mortality
Despite ongoing efforts to improve maternal and reproductive health, the Saif Advocacy Foundation (SAIF), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has called for greater community involvement to […]
Late Gov Ajimobi daughter dies at 42
The former governor of Oyo State, late Abiola Ajimobi’s first daughter, Bisola Kola-Daisi, has passed away at the age of 42 in the United Kingdom […]
NYSC member dies of Lessa fever in Ogun
Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, on Wednesday confirmed that a 25-year-old female National Youth Service Corps member (name withheld) lost her life […]
Oyo govt tightens surveillance to tackle diphtheria outbreak
Oyo State Government has ramped up disease surveillance and vaccination efforts to combat the outbreak of diphtheria, a highly contagious bacterial infection, as part of […]
Four ritual suspects arrested in Rivers for allegedly killing two minors
Rivers State Command has announced the apprehension of four suspects for allegedly killing two minors for ritual purposes. The incident reportedly occurred at Rukpokwu in […]
NOA urges shift from fear-based messaging to combat HIV/AIDS stigma in Nigeria
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called for a strategic shift in HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns, moving away from fear-based messaging to a more inclusive and […]