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1 in 4 Nigerian Fathers Not Biological Parents, New DNA Report Reveals

A recent report by Nigeria’s forensic laboratory, Smart DNA, has revealed that one in four men who underwent paternity testing between July 2024 and June 2025 were not the biological fathers of

Amanze Chinonye

August 18, 2025

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU)

Agro-Economy·Health

COOU’s Pioneering Herbal Medicine Diploma Targets Global Market Worth USD 150 billion

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) has launched a groundbreaking Professional Diploma programme in Herbal Medicine and Nutrition, designed to tap into the vast potential of herbal medicine and capitalize on the global

MARCEL MBAMALU

August 8, 2025

Health·News

Confusion Deepens Over Nurses’ Strike As Union Denies Suspension, Awaits NEC Decision Saturday

The ongoing nationwide strike by Nigerian nurses has taken a dramatic turn as the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) refuted claims by the federal government that the industrial action

Amanze Chinonye

August 1, 2025

Health·News·Top Stories

Nurses’ Strike Cripples Health Services Nationwide, FG Appeals For Suspension

Hospitals and health centres across Nigeria have been severely affected as the seven-day warning strike, by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) entered its third day, forcing the shutdown

Amanze Chinonye

July 31, 2025

Health

You Are What You Eat By Dr Gabriel Uguru

Bacteria come in 3 main shapes: rod-shape, spherical or round-shape, and spiral. The normal terminology for the rods is bacilli (singular bacillus eg Bacillus subtilis, a “good” bacterium sometimes used in prebiotics

Dr Gabriel Uguru

July 27, 2025

Health·News

New Malaria Drug For Infants Gains Approval In Africa Amid Push To Lower Child Mortality

In a major step toward reducing child mortality, Swiss health authorities have approved the first malaria treatment specifically designed for newborns and infants under 4.5kg. The drug, known as Coartem Baby marketed

Amanze Chinonye

July 8, 2025

Food·Health

Relishing Ugba [Oil Bean] Delicacy

Ugba, a product of alkaline-fermented oil bean seeds, is a popular delicacy and food flavoring agent among the Igbo people and other ethnic groups in Southern Nigeria. Rich in protein, ugba serves

Amanze Chinonye

June 21, 2025

Health

Establishing Sustainable Healthy Eating Habits

Adopting a healthy diet is not merely about the food on your plate; it’s about implementing lasting changes that promote overall well-being. Many individuals begin with good intentions, often sparked by health

Amanze Chinonye

June 8, 2025

Health·News

Sanwo-Olu Commissions Avon Medical’s Ultra-modern Facility In Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially commissioned a 50-bed medical facility, built by Avon Medical in Surulere, Lagos. The state-of-the-art healthcare facility was established by Dr. Awele Elumelu, wife of Heirs

Victor Ezeja

April 15, 2025

First of its Kind Collaborative Report Unveils the Transformative Role of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Advancing Global Health in Africa

AMA News·Health·Technology

First of its Kind Collaborative Report Unveils Transformative Role Of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science In Advancing Global Health In Africa

Africa stands at the forefront of a revolutionary shift in global health, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, according to a report released today from the Science for Africa Foundation

Prime Business Africa

April 2, 2025

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1 in 4 Nigerian Fathers Not Biological Parents, New DNA Report Reveals

COOU’s Pioneering Herbal Medicine Diploma Targets Global Market Worth USD 150 billion

Confusion Deepens Over Nurses’ Strike As Union Denies Suspension, Awaits NEC Decision Saturday

Nurses’ Strike Cripples Health Services Nationwide, FG Appeals For Suspension

You Are What You Eat By Dr Gabriel Uguru

New Malaria Drug For Infants Gains Approval In Africa Amid Push To Lower Child Mortality

Relishing Ugba [Oil Bean] Delicacy

Establishing Sustainable Healthy Eating Habits

Sanwo-Olu Commissions Avon Medical’s Ultra-modern Facility In Lagos

First of its Kind Collaborative Report Unveils Transformative Role Of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science In Advancing Global Health In Africa

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