BREAKING: NCDC confirms two cases of Omicron variant in Nigeria
*Says cases linked to passengers from South Africa The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday morning confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant in the country. This was…
NAFDAC recovers N639.5m administrative charges from stakeholders
The National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control has explained how it recovered N639,590,298 evaded administrative charges from stakeholders. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, at a…
‘Implementing effective vaccines strategy, bedrock to taming COVID-19’
An infectious disease expert at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Dr Kemi Adekanmbi, has stressed the importance of executing an effective vaccine strategy, saying this will help in defeating the…
Scientists must support govt to contain epidemics – Expert
A public health expert, Dr Babatunde Ipaye, has advised scientists to support the government in containing disease outbreaks. Ipaye, who was a former Commissioner for Health in Ogun State, spoke…
Omicron: No cases in Nigeria, we’re monitoring situation, says NCDC
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control has stated that there are no cases of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus in the country and the body with the Federal…
How I overcame bedwetting after 25 years –27-year-old lady
Bedwetting, medically called nocturnal enuresis, refers to the unintentional passage of urine while sleeping. While bedwetting, which occurs mostly at night, may not be worrisome for children, it is frustrating…
Why more children are having high blood pressure –Cardiologists
Paediatric cardiologists have alerted that more children, especially from well-to-do families, are coming down with high blood pressure. According to the cardiologists, unhealthy lifestyle practices by the rich could be…
Omicron: Restrict flights from South African countries, Tomori tells FG
A foremost professor of virology and former Vice-Chancellor of the Redeemer’s University, Ede, Oyewale Tomori has urged the Federal Government to temporarily restrict travels from South African countries following the…
Breasts enlargement costs N3.2m, societal pressure makes women do it – Surgeon
A plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr Uzoma Gbulie, tells ALEXANDER OKERE about the intricacies of breast, butt and penis enlargement and the issues surrounding the procedures Can you explain what…
UK scientist backs vaccines against new COVID-19 variant, Omicron
The British scientist who led the research underpinning AstraZeneca’s coronavirus jab said Saturday a new vaccine could be developed against the emerging Omicron variant “very rapidly” if needed. Professor Andrew…