Health
Ramadan and Lent: How to stay healthy while fasting
February 25, 2026
Ramadan and Lent: How to stay healthy while fasting
Right now across Nigeria, people are fasting in very different ways. For Muslims observing Ramadan, the day starts before sunrise…
Ramadan, Lent, and the surprising physiology of faith-driven fasting
February 19, 2026
Ramadan, Lent, and the surprising physiology of faith-driven fasting
Every year, millions of Nigerians willingly sign up to be hungry, not because there is no food but because faith…
The functional depression trend
February 17, 2026
The functional depression trend
It was a usual day for Timi when he went for his regular hospital check-up. What his doctor told him,…
Pharmacists push for role in routine immunisation to reach zero-dose children
February 10, 2026
Pharmacists push for role in routine immunisation to reach zero-dose children
As Nigeria struggles with millions of children missing out on life-saving vaccines, pharmacists are calling for a shift in how…
Snakebite first aid every Nigerian should know
February 3, 2026
Snakebite first aid every Nigerian should know
The recent death of rising Nigerian singer Ifunanya Nwangene from a snakebite has stirred grief, fear, and anger across the…
5 health benefits of Jackfruit
January 29, 2026
5 health benefits of Jackfruit
Jackfruit, strange to many, especially those in the city, but very common in the eastern parts of Nigeria, is a…
When back pain drives Nigerians to Chiropractors
December 2, 2025
When back pain drives Nigerians to Chiropractors
In Nigeria, musculoskeletal disorders are becoming a widespread urban health concern, so much so that chiropractors are popping up everywhere.…
Typhoid or something else?
November 25, 2025
Typhoid or something else?
Everyone in Nigeria knows someone who has “typhoid”. In many households, typhoid is the default explanation for everything, from headaches…
60 million Nigerians are living with mental illness
November 18, 2025
60 million Nigerians are living with mental illness
Nigeria is grappling with mental illness, which psychiatrists describe as a mental health catastrophe. More than 60 million citizens are…
The red wine heart health myth: What science actually says
November 11, 2025
The red wine heart health myth: What science actually says
The idea that red wine is “good for the heart” has been around for a long time, and many people…
Over 24 million Africans living with diabetes, WHO warns
November 11, 2025
Over 24 million Africans living with diabetes, WHO warns
In Abuja yesterday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) raised the alarm that over 24 million adults aged between 20 and…
The real difference between being fit and being gym strong
November 4, 2025
The real difference between being fit and being gym strong
Gyming has become so popular in Nigeria that everyone wants to register. Just recently, someone tweeted that the gym is…