Pope Francis made a surprise appearance on Sunday, mingling with crowds at the Vatican just two weeks after being discharged from the hospital following a serious bout of pneumonia. The 88-year-old pope, who was wheeled through Saint Peter’s Square in a wheelchair after a mass for the sick, greeted …
Autopsy reveals Nigerian boxer died of cardiac arrest after collapsing in Ghana fight
An autopsy conducted on the remains of 40-year-old Nigerian boxer Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, who collapsed during a boxing match at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday, March 29, 2025, has revealed that he died from cardiac arrest. Olanrewaju, a former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, was facing Accra-born John Mbanugu, also known …
Free Maternity Program Boosts Anambra Deliveries To 102,643 In 18 Months
The Anambra State Government has reported 102,643 deliveries and 343 Cesarean Sections in the 18 months since the introduction of its free antenatal care and delivery policy. Dr. Afam Obidike, the State Commissioner for Health, shared the figures in Awka on Friday. He also highlighted that the policy, launched by Governor …
Autism: Stakeholders Call For Increased Awareness And An End To Stigma
Stakeholders gathered in Abuja on Wednesday to call for greater awareness and stronger action against the stigmatization of autism spectrum disorder. The event took place at the 2025 ‘Shine Your Light Autism Spectrum Conference,’ themed “Navigating Autism with Understanding in Africa,” organized by the Ike Foundation for Autism to mark …
Kwara Gets 1,982 Nutrition Packs From UNICEF
The Kwara State Government has received 1,982 cartons of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) from UNICEF to address child malnutrition in the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Amina El-Imam, received the supplies on behalf of the government and reiterated the administration’s commitment to improving child nutrition and reducing malnutrition-related deaths. In a statement on …
FCT Minister Hires 34 Resident Doctors To Boost Healthcare
To enhance healthcare delivery in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has approved the hiring of 34 resident doctors. These doctors are the first group of 60 medical residency trainees in eight different specialties across FCTA hospitals. This approval is a significant step in expanding medical recruitment beyond …
Yemen Blames US Strikes For Killing Four People.
On Wednesday, Yemen’s Huthi rebels claimed that overnight airstrikes in Hodeida province killed four people, blaming the attack on the United States. Huthi health ministry spokesperson Anees Alasbahi reported that the death toll from the airstrike on the Water Management building in Hodeida had risen to …
Abia Governor’s Wife Calls On Stakeholders To Support Measles Vaccination Campaign
The wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has called on key stakeholders to ensure that the upcoming Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign reaches the grassroots level. These stakeholders include the wives of local government area mayors, community leaders, and others. At a meeting with …