University of Ibadan Warns Female Students Against Rising Trend of Egg Donation for Income
Why are female students in a rush to sell their eggs? Poverty or flex? The University of Ibadan (UI) has expressed serious concern over this growing trend among female students who are increasingly turning to egg donation as a means of income. The…
New Study Makes Shocking Discovery About AMR Resistance in Africa
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is no longer a distant threat—it’s a silent epidemic, and it’s killing millions of children across the globe. A new study led by child health experts has revealed that in 2022 alone, more than three million…
Surrogacy, Pathway to modern development in Nigeria – Lawyers, Doctors push for awareness, regulation in Nigeria
Surrogacy has been described as a vital pathway to modern development in Nigeria, offering hope to individuals and couples facing infertility and other reproductive challenges. This view was echoed at the maiden annual lecture of Hanniel’s Noble Legal…
New Report Unveils Deep Gender Gaps in Nigeria’s Health Sector Leadership
There are fresh calls for data-driven reforms and true power shift ahead of Africa Soft Power Summit… According to a new report by African Women on Board (AWB), significant gender ddisparities has been spotted in Nigeria’s health sector leadership.…
Autism Awareness: Stakeholders Call for Inclusion and Early Diagnosis in Nigeria
There is a strong demand for increased awareness and a stronger stance against the stigmatisation of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Nigeria. Staleholders who spoke at the 2025 ‘Shine Your Light Autism Spectrum Conference’ in Abuja, say there is the…
Surrogacy in Nigeria: The Legal Void and Cultural Complexities Shaping Modern Motherhood
Surrogacy is a practice where a woman carries a child for another person or couple. It has deep historical roots but remains a contentious issue in modern Nigeria. However, despite its increasing prevalence, the country lacks a clear legal framework to…
Nigeria’s Fake Drug Crisis: A Silent Killer and the Fight to Stop It
For many Nigerians, the term “drugs” refers to lifesaving medications meant to cure illnesses, relieve pain, or slow disease progression. However, a growing menace threatens this essential purpose: the alarming rise of counterfeit drugs in…
NAFDAC Continues Crackdown on Illicit Drugs Nationwide
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated over 100 truckloads of substandard, falsified, and banned medicines and narcotics in a sweeping enforcement operation across major markets in Lagos, Abia, and…
Sokoto Health Commissioner Warns of Rising Meningitis Cases, Urges Vigilance
The State Commissioner for Health in Sokoto, Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar Wurno, has raised alarm over a surge in meningitis cases across several local government areas. Media reports suggests that Laboratory investigations have confirmed the disease in most…
Scientists Discover Hidden Immune Defense That Could Unlock New Antibiotics
For decades, scientists have scoured the earth, digging through soil, exploring the ocean floor, and analyzing exotic microbes to find the next breakthrough in antibiotics. But in a surprising twist, a groundbreaking discovery suggests that one of the…