‘Why we prefer locust beans to processed seasoning products’

It is customary for many Nigerians, including singles and housewives, to make choices regarding seasoning products for their kitchens on an almost daily basis. Many fast foods kitchens at popular joints in mega cities nationwide are not left out of this routine of culinary choices and preferences that determine the taste buds and add spec […]

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One psychiatric doctor attends to 50 patients daily as brain-drain worsens

A Senior Registrar in Psychiatry, Dr Samuel Aladejare, has identified brain-drain, limited slots and complicated recruitment process as major factors responsible for the limited number of psychiatrists in Nigeria. Aladejare, President, Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos State, made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on […]

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Why men suffer erectile dysfunction, low sex drive as they age – Experts

Medical experts say the inability of men to have a satisfying sex life as they age is often due to low testosterone, damage to the blood vessels and nerves in the male organs. The experts noted that these challenges usually lead to a lack of sex drive and erectile dysfunction. According to them, diabetes, hypertension, […]

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Nigeria will not be made dumping ground for banned products – NAFDAC

Vows to ensure that food products available to Nigerians are safe and wholesome The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has declared that Nigeria will not be a dumping ground for chemicals banned in other countries. Prof. Moji Adeyeye, the agency’s Director-General made this declaration in a statement issued by the […]

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‘Manpower’ can kill, cause stroke, NAFDAC warns men

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerian men not to abuse performance enhancing substances not registered by the agency. He stressed that consumption of such substances could lead to stroke or sudden death. Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, stated this in her Christmas and New Year goodwill […]

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U.S. launches mother-to-child HIV prevention programme in Lagos

The United States (U.S.) Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched the Community Prevention of Mother to Child HIV Transmission (cPMTCT) programme in Lagos to support a healthier population in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of the programme in Lagos, U.S.-CDC Country Director, Dr. Mary Adetinuke Boyd, highlighted the U.S. mission’s goal of […]

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Akeredolu seeks parley with NDLEA on cannabis cultivation for medicinal purposes

Deplores Indian hemp smoking as harmful, insists medicinal benefits should be encouraged Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has sought parley with the National Drugs Laws Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on the pathway towards cultivation of cannabis sativa for medicinal purposes. He explained that his continued call for the legalization of Cannabis, popularly known as Indian […]

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Lagos warns hospitals against employing non-certified foreign health workers

L-R: Board Member, HEFAMAA, Mr. Hamzat Abiodun; Executive Secretary, HEFAMAA, Dr. Abiola Idowu; Board Chairman, Dr. Yemisi Solanke-Koya and Medical Officer of Health, Ikeja Local Government, Dr. Oladapo Asiyanbi at a Town hall Meeting/Sensitization Campaign held in Ikeja local government The Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) has disclosed that it is set to […]

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