Category: Health.

Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Vladimir Putin ‘will die soon’ amid unconfirmed reports that the Russian leader is battling poor health. Zelensky made the claim during a sit-down interview with journalists in Paris following a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday. He said: ‘He (Putin) will die soon, and that’s a fact, and it will come to an …

                                  Pope Francis came dangerously close to death during his weeks-long hospital stay, so much so that doctors considered halting his pneumonia treatment to allow him to pass peacefully, the head of his medical team revealed on March 25. …

            Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, pledged an additional N1 billion on Monday to help eliminate Tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria by 2030. This donation follows her previous N1 billion pledge in March 2024 after being named Global and National Stop-TB Champion. “I would like to pledge another N1 billion …

      The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit, substandard, and fake pharmaceutical products valued at over ₦1 trillion at the Anambra State Waste Management Authority Dump Site in Agu Awka. NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by Dr. Martins Iluyomade, led the destruction of seized …

                    Pope Francis is no longer relying on mechanical ventilation to assist his breathing at night, and his doctors believe his condition will continue to improve, according to a statement from the Vatican. The pope has been undergoing treatment for a severe respiratory infection at Rome’s …

                A new study published in JACC Advances on March 18, 2025, reveals that marijuana users face a significantly higher risk of life-threatening heart conditions, including heart attacks and strokes, compared to non-users. The research found that adults under 50 who use marijuana are more than six times …

                            The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has reassured Nigerians, especially those living with HIV, that the country has a steady supply of antiretroviral drugs, despite concerns raised by the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the impact of halted …

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has donated ₦10 million to Tansian College of Nursing in Oba, Anambra State, emphasizing the importance of education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation for Nigeria’s development. Obi, who made the donation during his visit on Saturday, highlighted education as a powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty …

                        The will of legendary actor Gene Hackman has been revealed, and it shows that he left his entire fortune to his wife, Betsy Arakawa. However, there is an unexpected twist: Hackman’s three children—son Christopher and daughters Leslie and Elizabeth—are not named as beneficiaries. …