How consumption, exportation hike price of bitter kola

Bitter kola, also known as Garcinia kola, is gradually becoming one of the highly sought products in Nigeria and other countries across the world. The nut is occasionally eaten by a few people, especially in the northern part of Nigeria as the region doesn’t grow it much, and it was initially sold cheaply as against […]

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Number of malnourished children in hospitals rising in N’East amid high food insecurity — ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has expressed concern over the number of admissions of severely malnourished children in the northeast as a result of severe food insecurity. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Aliyu Dawobe, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of ICRC in Abuja, on Tuesday. The Red Cross […]

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29 children receive free open heart surgeries in Anambra

No fewer than 29 children received free open heart surgeries as 1,000 patients from across Anambra State have received free treatment of various ailments provided by 82 foreign doctors during a medical mission in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government of the state. The doctors, from the United States, Sweden, and Canada, worked under the VOOM Foundation […]

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UI alumni donate equipment worth $1m equipment to UCH

University College Hospital, Ibadan The College of Medicine, University of Ibadan Class of 1989, has donated hospital equipment worth $1 million to the University College Hospital, Ibadan, to enhance healthcare delivery. The donation, facilitated through a US-based non-governmental organisation, Project C.U.R.E., which specialises in collecting and distributing medical equipment to hospitals in developing countries, includes […]

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Open-heart surgeries: Obi calls for expansion of healthcare initiatives in Nigeria

The presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the last election, Mr Peter Obi has called for strategic partnership and sustainable expansion of healthcare initiatives in Nigeria to ensure better health for Nigerians. Obi, former governor of Anambra State, made this call when he visited the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF) and its partners at the […]

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Introducing the Newly Improved Wonder Bitters

Discover the power of Wonder Bitters, a carefully crafted blend of twenty-four potent herbs—including fruits, seeds, leaves, barks, flowers, and roots—designed to synergistically restore health and vitality to all the body’s organs. Why You Should Use Wonder Bitters 1. Balance Starts Within: A healthy gut is fundamental to overall wellness. When your gut thrives, your […]

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Killer diseases: Ondo targets 924,119 children for vaccination

ItAs the Ondo State Government commences its measles vaccination campaign this weekend, alongside other states in the zone and Edo State, media practitioners have been urged to amplify messages about immunisation to protect children from the debilitating effects of polio and other preventable diseases. A total of 924,119 children are being targeted for immunisation against […]

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Bisola Badmus: 10 things to know about Encephalopathy disease

Popular Nollywood actress, Bisola Badmus, recently opened up about her battle with life-threatening brain tumors, which have taken a toll on her life and motherhood. The 40-year-old actress, well-known to lovers of Nollywood Yoruba films, revealed this in a recent interview on Talk to B with Biola Adebayo. According to her, the condition, known as […]

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