Category: Health

Actor Ogogo Battles Stage Four Cancer, Daughter Cries for Help as Hospitals Allegedly Reject Him

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Veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is reportedly battling stage four cancer, with his daughter appealing to the public for urgent assistance. The development has sparked concern among fans and colleagues of the actor, as his daughter is said to have revealed the severity of his condition and the difficulties surrounding his treatment. According to reports circulating online, Ogogo has been battling the illness and is currently in need of specialised medical care. His daughter reportedly said efforts to secure treatment have been challenging, with some hospitals…

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Nigerian-Born South Florida Pharmacist Convicted in 335,000-Oxycodone Pill Distribution Case

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A Nigerian-born pharmacist who owned two pharmacies in South Florida has been found guilty by a U.S. federal jury for illegally distributing more than 335,000 oxycodone pills, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced. The convict, Olushola Yusuf, 60, was found guilty after prosecutors presented evidence that she knowingly dispensed large quantities of the highly addictive opioid to individuals who had no legitimate medical need for the prescription drug. According to prosecutors, customers paid unusually high cash prices for high-strength oxycodone tablets. Investigators also revealed that some buyers traveled long…

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Veteran Nollywood Actress Ngozi Nwosu Seeks ₦30 Million for Urgent Life-Saving Surgeries

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Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has appealed to Nigerians and her fans for financial assistance as she battles a serious health condition requiring urgent medical intervention. The celebrated actress disclosed that she has been hospitalized for about three weeks and urgently needs three life-saving surgeries, estimated to cost ₦30 million. In an emotional video shared on her social media page, Nwosu said making the public appeal was one of the most difficult decisions she has had to take. She pleaded with friends, colleagues, fans, and well-wishers to support her in…

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Family Rejects Autopsy for Physiotherapist Who Died at Umahi’s Residence as Police Insist on Post-Mortem

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The family of 26-year-old physiotherapist, Mary Habila, has reportedly rejected plans to conduct an autopsy on her body despite the insistence of the Ebonyi State Police Command that a post-mortem examination is necessary to determine the cause of her death. Mary died under controversial circumstances at the country home of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, sparking widespread public interest and calls for a transparent investigation. The Ebonyi Police Command said detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) have…

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Cancer Survivor Accuses Blessing CEO of Doctoring Her Medical Report

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A breast cancer survivor, Deborah Mbara, has accused controversial relationship coach, Blessing CEO, of allegedly altering her medical report and presenting it as evidence of her own illness, in a controversy that has sparked nationwide outrage. Mbara, a makeup artist based in Asaba, Delta State, alleged that the social media personality obtained her medical record under false pretences and later manipulated it to support claims that she was battling stage four breast cancer. Speaking in a viral video circulating on social media, Mbara said she had initially shared her medical…

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Abuja Doctor Arraigned Over Alleged IVF Fraud, N19m Scam, Sale of Couple’s Embryos

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An Abuja-based medical doctor, John Abebe, has been arraigned before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Jabi over allegations of fraud, criminal conspiracy and the illegal sale of embryos belonging to a couple seeking fertility treatment. The 54-year-old obstetrician and gynaecologist, who also pastors at Living Faith Church Worldwide in Durumi, Abuja, was docked alongside his medical facility, Joje Abebe Hospital Limited, on a three-count charge filed by the Federal Government. According to the prosecution, Abebe allegedly violated Section 29 of the National Health Act 2014…

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Medical and Dental Council Suspends Three Doctors Over Death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 21-Month-Old Son

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The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has suspended three medical doctors after establishing a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct in connection with the death of Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the 21-month-old son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The decision followed an investigation triggered by a formal complaint submitted to the Council on January 16, 2026. Doctors from Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital and Atlantis Paediatric Hospital responded to the allegations, providing affidavits and oral testimonies before the MDCN Investigative Panel. At its 25th session held…

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Polaris Bank Marks World Cancer Day with Free Breast Cancer Screening for 100 Women Nationwide

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In commemoration of World Cancer Day, slated for February 4, 2026, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social impact with the launch of a nationwide free breast cancer screening initiative in partnership with its NGO partner, Care Organization and Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E). The initiative is designed to promote awareness, screening, early detection, and preventive care, reinforcing the Bank’s belief that access to health services is a critical foundation for individual and economic wellbeing. As part of this year’s World Cancer Day activities, Polaris Bank will provide…

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NAFDAC Issues Recall Alert on Indomie Vegetable Noodles Over Undeclared Milk, Egg Allergens

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The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public recall alert, warning consumers to avoid Indomie Vegetable Flavour Noodles following the discovery of undeclared milk and egg allergens that could pose serious health risks. In a statement released under Public Alert No. 041/2025, dated December 18, 2025, NAFDAC said the recall was initiated after a notification from Rappel Conso of France, the country’s food safety authority, which confirmed through laboratory analysis that the product contains allergens not listed on its label. According to NAFDAC,…

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Fidelity Bank Boosts Maternal and Child Healthcare Delivery at ESUTH

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Fidelity Bank Plc has brought relief to indigent patients at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) Parklane, by offsetting medical bills and providing financial support to children battling chronic health conditions alongside donations of ante-natal kits to pregnant women. The intervention, which was carried out under the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative known as Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), was funded and executed by newly inducted employees of the bank, the Optimizers Inductees Class, as their community impact project, with matching financial support from the bank. Commenting on…

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