EBOLA PREVENTION: 10 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS TO SHARE
Following reports of a confirmed Ebola case in Abuja and 44 contacts being traced, let us remain calm, vigilant and informed. 1. Wash your hands regularly with soap and running water, especially before eating and after using the toilet. 2. Avoid contact with bodily fluids such as blood, vomit, saliva, urine and faeces from anyone […]
Hospitals On Alert As FG Confirms First Ebola Case In Nigeria
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal government has confirmed a case of Ebola Virus Disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and identified 44 people who may have been exposed to the infected patient. The case involves a woman who recently arrived in Nigeria on an international flight from Uganda. According to reports of […]
Sleeping less than five hours a night linked to 37 diseases, study finds
Sleeping fewer than five hours a night was linked to a higher risk of 37 diseases, according to a major study that followed nearly 100,000 adults for almost nine years. Researchers found that people who spent more time in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep had lower rates of several serious conditions, including dementia, heart […]
World Mental Health Day 2026: City Talk Convener, Am. Segun Akinlabi Charges Nigerians to Prioritize Mental Health, Break Stigma
•••Stop Suffering in Silence and Seek Help ••• Mental health is health. No health without mental health. ••• Marking 2026 International Mental Health Day | October 10, 2026 ••• The end of a thing is better than its beginning. Today, as the world marks International Mental Health Day, I join millions of Nigerians not just […]
ALERT! State Govt Warns Residents Over Fake Palm Oils in Markets
State Government Warns Residents Over Fake Palm Oils in Markets An urgent public health warning for every household and shopper across Lagos State! The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has raised a serious alarm over the growing circulation of sophisticatedly adulterated palm oil being sold across major state markets. Investigations reveal that dishonest […]
Fatherhood and mental health
Fatherhood and mental health Emeka is a 34-year-old logistics manager in Lagos. His wife delivered their first child after three years of trying, including one miscarriage. The birth was celebrated widely by both families. Emeka described feeling grateful in the first few weeks but noticed he was not sleeping well and was irritable, tearful, and […]
Salty foods put children at risk of hypertension — Experts
Regular consumption of salty foods may put children at risk of hypertension, health experts have warned, urging parents to look beyond the salt added during cooking and pay closer attention to processed foods and seasonings in their children’s diets. The experts explained that excessive sodium intake could cause the body to retain fluid, increasing the […]
Why Mosquitoes Prefer Some People Over Others, Scientists Explain
Scientists are gaining new insights into why mosquitoes appear to target certain people while largely ignoring others, revealing that body odour, heat and even lifestyle habits may play a bigger role than previously understood. According to researchers, the long-held belief that some people are “mosquito magnets” is not a myth. However, experts say mosquito attraction […]
NAFDAC Urges Nigerians to Read Food Labels Before Buying Packaged Foods
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has urged Nigerians to develop the habit of reading food labels before purchasing packaged foods, as a step toward making healthier dietary choices and reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the call on Friday during the […]
Fatherhood and mental health
Emeka is a 34-year-old logistics manager in Lagos. His wife delivered their first child after three years of trying, including one miscarriage. The birth was celebrated widely by both families. Emeka described feeling grateful in the first few weeks but noticed he was not sleeping well and was irritable, tearful, and sometimes withdrawn. He started […]