English singer, Tulisa bravely speaks about her 12-year health battle with Bell’s Palsy

English singer, songwriter, rapper, television personality, actress, and former X Factor judge, Tulisa Contostavlos, has shared details of her 12-year battle with Bell’s palsy, revealing how the condition impacted her appearance and caused ongoing health struggles. The 36-year-old N-Dubz singer returned to TV on Sunday with ‘I’m A Celebrity‘, sparking discussions among viewers about her […]

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Bukola Saraki’s daughter qualifies as a medical doctor in UK (Photos)

Former Kwara State governor and ex- Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki‘s daughter, Teniola, has become a qualified medical professional, graduating at the Imperial College, Faculty of Medicine in United Kingdom (UK). The proud dad announced his daughter’s latest achievement on his social media (Facebook, X, Instagram) pages. He wrote: “Yesterday, my daughter, Dr. Teniola, officially […]

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Rising throat cancer cases due to HPV, oral sex ―Experts say

Oral sex could fuel the rising number of throat cancer cases, according to health experts. UK radio presenter Jamie Theakston, 53, has revealed his diagnosis of stage one laryngeal cancer after listeners noticed a change in his voice. Theakston announced this week that he will be taking a break from his role on Heart Radio, […]

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Fuji singer, Wasiu Ayinde should take care of our son ―Babymama, actress Bisola Badmus cries out (Videos)

Nigerian star actress, Bisola Badmus, has opened up about her challenges co-parenting with her son’s father,  King Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 or Kwam1. The actress revealed her struggles during an interview with fellow actress, Biola Adebayo, where she also disclosed her battle with a brain tumor. During the interview, Bisola spoke about a […]

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Breakthrough cancer drug targets tumors without harming healthy cells

In a major leap forward for cancer treatment, scientists at City of Hope Hospital in Los Angeles, California, have developed a revolutionary cancer drug that destroys solid tumours without damaging healthy cells. The drug, code-named AOH1996, targets the protein proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), a key player in tumour growth previously considered “undruggable.” After two […]

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10 ways to take care of your kidneys

Kidney disease is rapidly becoming a major health concern in Africa, with Nigeria bearing a significant impact. As kidney disease cases continue to rise, raising awareness, improving healthcare infrastructure, and promoting preventive measures to mitigate its impact are important. While substance abuse is often cited as the primary cause of kidney issues, medical experts have […]

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My life threatening health battles ―Toyin Lawani recounts undergoing six surgeries (Video)

Owner and CEO of Tiannah’s Empire Place, hot and celebrity stylist, Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani has shared her health struggles after undergoing six surgeries. She took to Instagram to share a video of herself at the hospital for a health check-up. She expressed gratitude to her medical team, family and friends for their […]

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Do not store cooked food in refrigerator for more than three days ―NAFDAC warns

Director General (DG) of the National Agency for Food and Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Moji Adeyeye, has urged Nigerians to refrain from storing cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days. Adeyeye warned that cooked food stored in the refrigerator for days is susceptible to contamination by disease-causing pathogens, key agents of […]

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Music diva, Lizzo speaks about her 10-month long battle with depression

American singer, Grammy Award winner, songwriter, actress and body-positivity advocate, Melissa Viviane Jefferson, known professionally as Lizzo has shared that she has been suffering from depression for some months and she’s just now coming out of it. The singer shared this on Instagram. She wrote: “I’m the happiest I’ve been in 10 months. The strange thing about depression […]

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Regina Askia shares her scary routine hospital diagnosis revealing extremely rare tracheal masses

Former Nigerian actress, and ex-beauty queen, Regina Askia-Williams, 56, who now works as a health care professional in the United States, has shared a health scare and update with her friends and followers. Regina revealed that a recent visit to the hospital showed that she had extremely rare tracheal masses. She narrated on Facebook how […]

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To survive Prostate Surgery at 82 is a miracle ―Music legend, Ebenezer Obey says

Nigerian Juju music legend, philosopher and Pastor, Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi, has shared details about his medical survival after undergoing prostate surgery, which almost killed him. Asked in an interview, he said: “It is by the grace of God that I survived prostate surgery at the age of 82. I thank God for bringing […]

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UK bans overseas health workers from bringing dependants effective today

United Kingdom (UK) has, with effect from today, banned Health and Care Workers from bringing dependants to the country. This was made known by the UK Home Office via its verified X handle (formerly Twitter) on Monday. “From today, care workers entering the UK on Health and Care Worker visas can no longer bring dependants. […]

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King Charles of England diagnosed with cancer

Buckingham Palace on Monday, February 5, announced that King Charles III of England has been diagnosed with cancer and will now be postponing his public duties to receive treatment. The British King was diagnosed with cancer after receiving treatment for a benign prostate enlargement. Doctors noticed a separate issue and undertook tests. The statement read: […]

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Lots of men ‘shoot blanks’ while women are blamed for infertility ―Nigerian doctor says

Nigerian doctor, Farinre Olumide, has said that women are often the ones blamed in cases of infertility but some men are sometimes the cause. The doctor therefore advised men to get tested as they may be ”shooting blanks” while their wives are being blamed by family members. “I remembered something now. you know how we […]

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Nigerian hospital officials drop frail patient in front of her husband’s shop

There was confusion at Desalu Street, Odo-Ona, in Ibadan South-West Local Govt Area of Oyo State, Nigeria, when officials of an undisclosed hospital dropped a very sick woman identified as Blessing Ayeni in front of her husband’s shop. The incident happened on Friday afternoon, January 19, 2024, according to Nigerian Tribune. Remilekun Tawose, an eyewitness […]

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Having more than 30 minutes of penile erection is harmful ―Nigerian Professor warns men

Prof. Ademola Popoola of Department of Surgery, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), has warned that penile erection after 30 minutes in sexual intercourse is dangerous and harmful to men. Popoola raised the alarm in Ilorin during his paper presentation at the 250th Inaugural Lecture of the university, entitled: “That All May Pee in Peace”. “A person […]

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‘God help me’ ―Singer Tiwa Savage cries for help over ill health

Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter and actress. Tiwatope Savage, popularly called Tiwa Savage, has announced that she is down with sickness. The beautiful mother of one took to her official Instagram page to share photos of medications prescribed for her, which included the painkiller Paracetamol and the anti-malaria drug Lonart Ds. On the Instagram page, Savage wrote: “God […]

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Nigerian singer, Rema cancels all music shows in December to focus on his health

Award winning Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema, has cancelled all musical engagements for December 2023. In a post shared on his Instastories on the evening of Wednesday November 29, Rema said he will be using the time to focus on his health which he has ignored for a while. See his post […]

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Woman declared dead found alive in hospital morgue by crematorium worker

A family has been left fuming after a 90-year-old grandmother was declared dead by doctors and was placed in the hospital morgue only for a shocked crematorium worker to discover she was still alive. Norma Silveira da Silva, 90, was pronounced dead on Saturday, November 25, at about 11.40pm local time at Sao Jose Regional […]

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