Health Archives - Page 9 of 14

Apr

30

2023

NDLEA intercepts drugs consignment hidden in imported car

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsCrime, Health, Insecurity, Lagos, Metro, NDLEA

By: Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have seized 126 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing 63 kilograms concealed in a used Toyota Corolla car imported from Toronto, Canada at the Tincan port in Lagos. This is even as an attempt by a freight agent, Mordi Chukwuemeka Samuel, to export 900 grams of the same substance, Loud, hidden inside walls of a travelling bag containing food items, to Kenya, was thwarted by NDLEA officers at the SAHCO export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos on Saturday…

Apr

02

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Charley Boy opens up on battle with prostate cancer

NewsCharly Boy, Health, Opinion

Popular Nigerian singer and activist, Charles Oputa, also known as Charly Boy has revealed that he survived prostate cancer. The activist who disclosed this in a post on his Instagram page on Saturday said he has been battling the ailment for over ten days. According to him, surviving prostate cancer is the greatest favour God has done for him. He appreciated God for sparing his life and his family for their support. He also thanked the Nigerian doctor who performed his surgery. Alongside a video of him being wheeled out of the theatre, Charly Boy wrote, ”Gosh, I have fought…

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.

Mar

13

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Another 25 Nigerian nurses face forgery charges in the US

Education, Health, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAmerica, Education, Health, Lifestyle, Metro, Nigeria, Nurses

Following high-end investigations, the Texas Board of Nursing, United States, has announced that it has charged no fewer than 75 nurses to court over issues bordering on falsification of certificates. On the list posted on the website of the board, 43 of the names were identified as nurses of Nigerian origin. The PUNCH had in February reported that 18 Nigerian nurses in the US were charged with certificate forgery. The US authorities had said that list would be updated continuously as the board received additional information about “the fraudulent diploma/transcript scheme.” Checks by our correspondent revealed that the list had grown…

Mar

11

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Daniel Imo vows to use his experiences, contacts, to resuscitate Arochukwu/Ohafia healthcare system

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Health, Metro, Ohafia, Politics2023, Abia State, Health, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics, Rev. Daniel Imo

In furtherance of his reiteration and commitment to the general well being of the good people of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, the US-Based Businessman, Technocrat, Reverend Gentleman, and foremost APC contender, Rev. Daniel Imo, has vowed that he will employ every tool at his disposal to change the deplorable state of the health care system of the Constituency to ensure good health for all. He made this disclosure in a short message to the people during the just celebrated Easter Holiday, a season that is significant for its all-round healing in the life of every Christian. Rev Daniel Imo In his…