World breastfeeding week: Group calls for 6 months maternity leave for proper breastfeeding
A group, Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), on Monday urged the three tiers of government to extend maternity leave to six months to...
Health Ministry-Over One Million Ogun Residents Engage In Open Defecation
The Ogun State Ministry of Health on Monday said over one million residents of the state engage in open defecation. The ministry reports that the...
Do You Know Excessive Sitting May Lead To Early Death?
A study conducted in 1953 unveiled some amazing health risks associated with excessive sitting. The study, first conducted on bus drivers in London, helped scientists...
I Handed Over N1.2bn to Obanikoro – Bank Official Tells EFCC
A bank official, Damola Otuyalo, has told officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that he personally handed over N1.2bn to a former...
Two San Diego police officers shot, one suspect in custody
Two San Diego police officers were shot on Thursday and a suspect was in custody, the department said on social media. The condition of...
Those Who Engage In Regular Sexual Activity Are Healthier Than Others- Research Says
Oladapo Ashiru, Professor of Anatomy/Consultant Reproductive Endocrinologist. Men who have sex at least two times in a week can almost halve their risk of heart...
Rahama Sadau named ‘Face of Kannywood 2016’ by City People Entertainment
The damsel of Kannywood, Rahama Sadau was named ‘Face of Kannywood’ by City People Entertainment awards for 2016 edition. The award which took place in...
FGN: Malnutrition cases in Borno worse than reported
The Federal Government has described the malnutrition crisis in Borno as far worse than what is being reported in the media. Consequently, a rapid response...
Father Narrates How He Lost His only child to Nigeria Medical Negligence, He seeks for Justice
The lack of accountability in the Nigerian healthcare system needs to change. At the very least, there should be formal independent inquests into cases such...
Military force limit world health organization operation in Juba
The World Health Organization says its staff has been obstructed from doing their work in South Sudan's capital and expressed concern about the conflict's likely...