A dark cloud enveloped the University of Ilesa, Osun State, on Friday, April 18, 2025, following the untimely death of a 100-level student, Gbolahan Ojolo, who was reportedly electrocuted while using his mobile phone as it charged during a thunderstorm. The tragic incident, which occurred at a private hostel situated near the Prototype Engineering Development
In a renewed effort to mitigate the impact of the anticipated flooding forecasted in the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), through its Enugu Operations Office, has taken its flood sensitisation campaign to Enugu South Local Government Area—one of the areas flagged as highly vulnerable to seasonal floods. The campaign, which
In a bold move to combat maternal mortality and improve access to emergency obstetric care, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has commenced the provision of free Caesarean section (CS) services across more than 100 hospitals spread across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The Director-General of NHIA, Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, made the disclosure in Abuja during
A Lagos-based medical doctor, Dr. Rasheed Abassi, has stirred controversy nationwide following his controversial recommendation that men should engage in sexual activity at least 21 times a month to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. While he claims the frequency of ejaculation plays a preventive role, his suggestion that men unable to meet this figure
A Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Dr. Oluwasola Oke, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the inclusion of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), citing the rising cost of treatment and growing prevalence of the condition among Nigerian children. Speaking
In the face of crippling food shortages and a worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, some displaced Palestinian families have turned to eating sea turtles as a desperate means of survival. The development underscores the severity of the current famine situation in the region, now entering its 18th month of war, with aid routes
The management of the University of Ibadan has raised an alarm over the increasing number of female students turning to egg donation as a means of generating income, warning that the practice should not be mistaken for a sustainable hustle or a harmless side venture. In an internal memorandum issued by the institution’s University Health
In a significant Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to mark World Water Day 2025, itel has successfully addressed the long-standing water crisis in Brigade Gama (B) Kasuwar Takari community by commissioning an electric-powered borehole that now provides clean and safe water to residents. This project, launched amid growing concerns over water scarcity and sanitation challenges
An Emeritus Professor of Radiology and Director of the University of Nigeria Centre of Excellence for Clinical Trials, Ifeoma Okoye, has condemned the current maternal mortality rate in Nigeria, describing it as “brutality at its finest.” According to Okoye, despite heightened awareness and advocacy surrounding women’s rights and gender equality, Nigeria continues to fail in
In response to the continued spread of mpox across the African continent and beyond, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled an updated Continental Response Plan aimed at reinforcing efforts to control the outbreak and improve long-term management of the disease. This
