Author: Helen Okechukwu

Liver cancer is a life-threatening sickness that affects the human organ, which leads to deterioration of the vital organs. Liver cancer is also known as hepatic cancer. The vital organ is located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, leading to the purification of blood, producing bile for digestion, and storing nutrients. When the human enemy strikes the vital organs, it disrupts these life-sustaining functions. Understanding Liver Cancer Liver cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the liver grow uncontrollably. It can either originate in the liver (primary liver cancer) or spread from other parts of the body (secondary or…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied allegations circulating in the media that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, is shielding some police officers who allegedly stole N43,160,000 from a person in Abuja. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the NPF spokesperson, stated this in a document dated Wednesday, describing the claims as “baseless and orchestrated” with the intent “to tarnish the IGP’s reputation and the integrity of the Force.” Adejobi referred to an incident on August 26, 2023, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, emphasizing that a thorough investigation was conducted. The spokesperson explained that those involved in the saga were found…

Akpooh Edet, a 35-year-old suspect, has been apprehended by security operatives for staging his own abduction and demanding a ransom fee of N50 million from his boss. The male suspect works as a security guard at Rubber Estate in Ose River, Ovia South West Local Government area of Edo State. The Hope Newspaper reported that Edet was arrested after Edo Command of the Department of State Security (DSS) contacted the local police, Ondo State Amotekun Corps. The local police traced the suspect to his hideout at the residence of one Libon James in Igbotako, Okitipupa Local Government area of the…

The police detective in Nyahururu has intercepted and seized 22,000 litres of ethanol moved from Malaba border towards Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. Through the Directorate of Criminal Investigation-Kenya (DCI) disclosure on their X page on Tuesday, it was revealed that two suspects, Victor Kitavi, the driver, and Dickson Wandera, were arrested after an attempt to flee the scene. The “uncustomed goods,” as described by DCI, were intercepted following an acting intelligence of the Nyahururu sub-county head of criminal investigations leading the team. According to DCI, the truck transporting the suspected ethanol with the plate number KCR 473G FAW was…

Mrs. Ugochukwu Uzoechi, a Nigerian, lived a normal life while growing up before she got married with no sign of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) apart from having facial hair and gaining weight, which was presumed normal.After sealing her marriage, Mrs. Uzoechi and her partner tried conceiving after months of being married in 2023, but all efforts proved abortive. Her journey of fertility fight started as she made her way to the clinic to seek medical assistance.During the visitation to the laboratory centre, after having some chats with the laboratory scientist, she was told to run a hormonal profile test while…

Sex addiction, also known as compulsive sexual behaviour, is a growing concern affecting individuals across all age groups, with surprising statistics showing it is not confined to the young. NHS data reveals that one in five patients treated for this condition is over 70, with pensioners more likely to seek help for sex addiction than those in their 20s. Over the past decade, nearly 250 individuals have been treated by NHS doctors for health problems linked to excessive sexual drive, including patients in their 80s and even one in their 90s. Medical records highlight that more than 51 of these…

The healthcare joint workers have urged the Zamfara State. government to resolve salary irregularities after the implementation of CONHESS or risk total shutdown of Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau. The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals at the specialist hospital made this call as they brief the newsmen, demanding that the areas from June to November 2024 be paid. The joint health workers, during the press briefing, appealed through the Branch Chairman of the Joint Health Sector Unions, Comrade Sani Rabi’u, for the implementation of promotion letters, status allowances, and others arising from thirty thousand minimum. Comrade…

To boost the healthcare system in Nigeria, the Federal Government (FG) and Adamawa government have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the conversion and handover of two state hospitals into federal clinics. This was made known through the document signed by Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Alaba Balogun, on Monday, noting that Cottage Hospital Hong and General Hospital Mubi have been handed over to FG. The Honourable Coordinating Minister for Health & Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, acknowledged the importance of the initiative, which aligned with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Prof. Pate,…

As we grow older, relationships and intimacy often take on new dimensions; the need for connection and companionship remains deeply human. A 70-year-old man, Carlo Honest highlighted distinct but equally poignant challenges faced by individuals navigating love, intimacy, and desire in later life. The Dilemma of Dating at 70 With a thin line of complexities in relationships after about 20-year of being divorced with his wife, he recently found love again. He shared his struggle amidst the joy of being in love as a heart condition left him impotent due to medication. While he had resigned himself to a life…

Many individuals have the belief that drinking beer frequently causes health damage in humans, whereas some are of the opinion that consuming a little beer has health benefits for consumers. Beer is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages consumed globally and this question is usually asked around us: Is beer good for you? Most studies have suggested that a light-to-moderate approach is recommended for consumers because of the health implications for humans when highly consumed. Excessive intake has been attributed to health diseases and complications among women and men, such as cancer, fertility issues, liver failure, etc. While some…