The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its industrial action after two days of embarking on strike. The strike, which began on Friday, was suspended on Saturday night, and members were instructed to resume work on Sunday (today). NARD President Dr. Tope Osundara said in a WhatsApp message, “Some of our demands have…
A new survey by the Bedbible Research Centre has revealed that doggy style is the most popular sex position worldwide, with 35.1 per cent of respondents identifying it as their favourite. The comprehensive study, which polled a wide range of participants from different backgrounds, offers a fresh look at modern intimacy and evolving trends in…
The National Association of Resident Doctors has declared a five-day warning strike starting from Friday, 12th September 2025, to press home their demands. This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by the General Secretary, Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Agbor Affiong. The decision of the strike was reached after the NARD…
The Adamawa State government has confirmed the death of eight persons following a suspected Buruli ulcer outbreak in Malabu community, Fufore Local Government Area of the State. The state Commissioner for Health, Felix Tangwami, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday in Yola. Mr Tangwami said the government is deeply concerned, noting that some victims are…
Scientists from Finland and the UK have uncovered groundbreaking evidence that heart attacks may be triggered by hidden bacteria within plaque, a sticky buildup of substances such as cholesterol and fat found in blood vessels that distribute oxygen-rich blood to the entire body. They found that dormant layers of bacterial biofilm within plaques, when released…
The federal government has begun distributing free Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) commodities worth N2.9 billion nationwide, aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Abuja on Monday, Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), said the interventions target preventable deaths. Mr Aina…
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has commenced a seven-day warning strike. Announcing the action on Monday in a communiqué, the association cited systemic failures in the FCT health sector. The communiqué was signed by the association’s President, George Ebong, alongside other members of the executive. The doctors described the…
Russia has announced a breakthrough in the fight against cancer, with its newly developed vaccine for colorectal cancer deemed “ready for use” after successfully completing years of preclinical trials, according to Veronika Skvortsova, head of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA). “The research spanned several years, with the last three dedicated to mandatory preclinical…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has clarified that there are currently no cases of Ebola virus disease in the country. The agency, in a public health advisory issued on Saturday, signed by its Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, stated that it is working closely with relevant ministries, departments, agencies, and development partners to…
An epidemic has struck Adamawa State, with at least 28 people identified as suffering from a rare disease that eats into human flesh and destroys bones. Dr. Suleiman Bashir, Chairman of the Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, confirmed the outbreak to journalists on Saturday. He said some patients were receiving treatment at the Modibbo…