•Doctors Members of the Nigerian Medical Association, Federal Capital Territory (NMA-FCT) chapter, have threatened a total shutdown of services and to embark on a peaceful protest over the alleged inaction of security agencies to rescue their colleague, Dr. Chinonye Nwachukwu, who has been in kidnappers’ custody for the past 16 days. The docto...
•Doctors The federal government has promised to release N11.995 billion within 72 hours for the payment of outstanding arrears, including the accoutrement allowance, to doctors and other healthcare workers across the country. It was earlier reported that Dr Muhammad Suleiman, President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, had told ...
Doctors at Devnandani Hospital were left stunned when a 40-year-old man from Hapur was rushed in earlier this month complaining of severe stomach pain. Upon examination, scans revealed dozens of steel spoons, toothbrushes, and pens lodged in his abdomen, all of which he had swallowed, reports AFP. A five-hour operation, led by Dr. Shyam Kumar,...
•Late Miss Somtochukwu Maduagwu The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed that Arise News correspondent Somtochukwu Maduagwu died after jumping from the top floor of her Katampe apartment during an armed robbery on Monday, September 29, 2025. The clarification comes amid earlier reports suggesting that the journalist’s death w...
•Doctors protest There is palpable tension in the country as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors will today (Wednesday) hold its National Executive Council meeting to determine its next line of action on a pending ultimatum to the federal government. The association had earlier issued a 10-day ultimatum to relevant government agencies...
•Clopidogrel more effective than Aspirin Doctors have identified a drug that works better than aspirin in preventing heart attacks and strokes, a finding that could influence medical guidelines around the world. For years, millions have been advised to take low-dose aspirin daily to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, as it helps prevent...
A growing number of young Nigerians are suffering strokes due to poor lifestyle choices, environmental risks, and undetected health conditions, medical experts have revealed. The physicians stressed the urgent need for early screening, noting that stroke now affects more young adults in their 20s and 30s, often striking without warning, report...
Reproductive health experts have said untreated vaginal infection could cause long-term complications for women, including infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain, among others. They noted that while many women dismiss early symptoms such as unusual discharge, itching, and foul odour as minor issues, neglecting treatment could ...
•Prof Idia Ize-Iyamu Medical doctors in Edo State under the aegis of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Edo State branch, have congratulated Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu, on her appointment as the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). In a statement issued today and signed by its chairman, Dr. Eusta...
•Nigerian doctors Nigeria’s unstructured reward system is the current focus of a heated public debate. The issue of fair compensation for diverse and critical activities has been simmering over time. The federal government has unwittingly instigated another round of dissonance after the Super Falcons’ glorious triumph at the 2024 WAFCON. Afric...
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