Medical experts have discredited a popular myth called magun (charm) that many people believe is responsible for couples getting stuck during intercourse.
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A Federal Appeals Court has ruled that Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution for alleged crimes he committed during his presidency to reverse the 2020 election results.
Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health, has revealed that the sum of N200 million has been allocated for the treatment of indigent cancer patients in the 2024 Appropriation Act, as part of the Cancer Health Fund (CHF). This announcement was made during a press briefing held in Abuja to commemorate the 2024 World Cancer Day (WCD). World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4th, serves as a global platform to raise awareness about cancer and advocate for its prevention, early detection, and treatment. The theme for 2024, “Together, We Challenge Those In Power”, emphasizes the urgent need…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) says that some 15 drug trafficking offenders prosecuted by the agency in 2023 received a total of 168 years of imprisonment.
The Niger State Government has approved the prompt hiring of 1,000 healthcare professionals and the automatic replacement of retired health workers within the state. Dr. Ibrahim Dangana, the Commissioner for Primary Health Care, made this announcement during a press briefing at the Government House in Minna on Wednesday. He emphasized that Governor Umar Bago’s administration is actively pursuing measures to guarantee the delivery of accessible, high-quality, and affordable healthcare services throughout the state. According to the commissioner, the major challenge in the health sector in the state is manpower deficit, and this would be covered to provide adequate antenatal care…
The Head of the Oncology Unit at Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Meta, Lagos, Dr Ajibike Orekoya has advised Nigerians to go for cancer screening to ensure early detection of the disease and immediate treatment.
A large-scale wheat farmer and processor in Kano State, Mannir Babba Dan’agundi, has called for consistency in policy to boost agriculture in the country.
The Kano Electorate, also known as “Yan Dangwalen Jihar Kano”, has written to seek the Kano State Assembly’s review of the law promulgated by the Abdullahi Ganduje administration to establish four additional Gaya, Rano, Karaye, and Bichi emirates.
Women Against Violence and Exploitation (WAVE) Foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO), has called for the establishment of community centers to help survivors of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and reduce the prevalence of the practice.
ASHENEWS has concluded an onboarding and capacity-building training for reporters.