Health Archives - Page 10 of 17

Jul

30

2023

Nnamdi Kanu is eventually released by DSS for a medical test.

Health, Metro, NewsBiafra, Freedom, Metro, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been released by the Department of State Services (DSS) to get a private medical exam. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Kanu's primary attorney, said that the IPOB leader had a medical checkup on Friday in an undisclosed Abuja hospital. In a statement, Ejiofor said: "We are glad to inform you that Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu met with his preferred personal doctor on Friday in an Abuja hospital outside the State Security Service (SSS) facility. "I observed the consultation as required by the protocol. Kanu's medical checkup went smoothly and successfully, and…

May

17

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

FG warns resident doctors against the planned strike

Health, Lifestyle, Metro, PoliticsChris Ngige, Health, Police, Strike

The Federal Government has warned members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to shelve their planned five-day warning strike. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja, shortly after receiving a letter of notification from the NARD executive on the planned strike. Ngige said this in a statement signed by Mr. Olajide Oshundun, Director, Press and Public Relations in the ministry, describing the planned strike as illegal. The impending industrial action is billed to begin by midnight of May 16. Ngige, who was reacting to the letter delivered to his office…

May

17

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Infertility: Men responsible for 60 percent causes – Expert bares it all

Education, HealthEducation, Health

The high rate of male infertility has become a big worry to many health practitioners. Research findings show that more men are suffering from infertility than ever, a development described by a fertility scientist, Dr. Shanna Swan, as a “global existential crisis.” Swan warned, “The current state of reproductive affairs couldn’t continue much longer without threatening human survival.” According to the US Population Reference Bureau’s 2021 Data Sheet, fertility is down in many nations, including low, middle, and high-income countries. The World Health Organization, WHO, has also recognized the decline in counts and quality of spermatozoa, which gave rise to…

Apr

22

2023

By Kalu Odinakachi

Ex-Zamfara gov, Yari tells Muslims to pray for Tinubu

Health, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Islam, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Religion

Former Zamfara State Governor, Abdul’aziz Yari, has called on Muslims to pray for the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Yari made the call while addressing journalists at his residence in Talata-Mafara town, Talata-Mafara area of the state. He also urged all Nigerians, irrespective of tribe and regional differences, to pray for Tinubu to succeed. According to Yari: “We should pray for Allah’s guidance and support for our president-elect to execute meaningful development for Nigerians. “We believe in Tinubu, we are confident of his capacity to build Nigeria. “The APC as a party has blueprints to build Nigeria.” He…

Mar

30

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Yul Edochie reportedly loses first son, Kambilichukwu

Entertainment, HealthEntertainment, Health, Nollywood, RIP, Yul Edochie

Famous Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has reportedly lost his first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie. According to Vanguard, Yul’s first son died after he was rushed to the hospital when he fell unconscious. According to the report, a sister to Yul’s wife, May who was at the scene, revealed that the boy read throughout the night preparing for his exam before the incident occurred. OHAFIATv News cannot confirm the development through the family as of the time of filing this report. However, the internet has been flooded with news from every social media platform regarding emerging development.