Nigeria mourns Esther Mensah, the 'Pepper Girl', who died at 34 after declining a life-saving blood transfusion for breast cancer treatment despite a ₦30 million crowdfund. Read the full story.
Decades after her death, Baba Vanga's predictions for 2026 spark global debate. Will we see alien contact, major disasters, or a cancer breakthrough? Explore the facts and fiction.
Lagos State AIDS Control Agency urges residents to make safe choices, use health services, and reject stigma against people living with HIV during the festive season.
Anissa Sickle Cell Foundation reveals the crushing financial burden of sickle cell disease in Nigeria, with crisis care hitting N1 million and a cure costing N85 million. It calls for urgent NHIS coverage and policy action.
A Nigerian man's heartbreaking self-tribute before dying from a heart condition has gone viral, exposing demands for N2m deposits by Lagos hospitals and a failing healthcare system. Read his full story.
Kingsley Aneke's tragic death highlights Nigeria's healthcare crisis. His self-penned obituary blames hospital strikes and upfront payment demands. Read his powerful final plea for change.
A Nigerian lady posted the unexpected WhatsApp message from her ex-boyfriend explaining why he ended their 3-year relationship. His blunt confession about never being with one woman sparked massive online reactions. Read the full story and see what netize
UNICEF projects 1.8 million annual child deaths in Africa by 2040. WHO and UNAIDS warn of stalled HIV fight. Urgent political action and investment in primary healthcare are needed to avert disaster.
Jada Pollock, Wizkid's baby mama, condemns the normalisation of side-chic culture, urging women to heal emotionally. Her post sparks fierce online debate about her own relationship history.
Prince Odi Okojie, husband to Nollywood star Mercy Johnson, has finally addressed cheating rumours with a new video. Get the full story on their united front.
Nigeria inaugurates a state-of-the-art PCB treatment facility in Abuja, a major step in combating chemical pollution and protecting public health under the Stockholm Convention. Read more.
SYNLAB Nigeria introduces Peachy, an anonymous STI testing service to combat HIV stigma and encourage early diagnosis. Know your status privately today.
Nollywood star Mercy Johnson responds to viral infidelity allegations against her husband, Prince Odi Okojie, with a cryptic Instagram post. Get the full story and reactions.
A woman named Eunice has died from injuries after an acid attack. The lover's wife allegedly hired four men to carry out the assault. Read the full tragic story.
A Jehovah's Witness member writes an open letter to cancer patient Aunty Esther, detailing how she can get full financial and medical support from the congregation after public backlash.
Online personality Auntie Esther rejects blood transfusion for cancer treatment due to her faith as a Jehovah's Witness, sparking debate after N30m in public donations. Read the full story.
A Nigerian influencer's detailed financial transparency for Aunty Esther's treatment funds, showing a ₦30.7m balance after a ₦74k meal, earns widespread online acclaim. Read the full story.
Nigerian influencer Aunty Esther refuses blood transfusion due to Jehovah's Witness beliefs while battling cancer, sparking intense online debate. Read the full story and reactions.
Nigeria's HIV success story is fragile. Stigma, donor dependency & treatment disruptions risk reversing decades of progress. Can local investment save the day?
Veteran singer Stella Monye breaks down in tears, pleading for financial assistance for her son Ibrahim's life-saving surgery after a 24-year medical battle following a tragic childhood accident.
Natalie Greene, a former GOP aide, staged a fake assault on herself. A judge has now ordered her to undergo inpatient mental health treatment. Read the full story.
Students from Bakassi Local Council dominated the 8th World AIDS Day Quarter Marathon in Calabar, taking all podium spots. The event by Takents-Afrique raises HIV/AIDS awareness through sports.
Roche Diagnostics' Dr. Allan Pamba warns Africa must urgently invest in health systems and diagnostics as global HIV funding tightens. Bold action needed to protect decades of progress.
A coalition in Calabar marches against rising digital violence targeting women and girls. Religious leaders and activists call for urgent action during the 16 Days of Activism campaign.
Nigeria's community pharmacists call for urgent local investment in HIV/AIDS commodities and services to reduce dependence on external donors and protect recent gains in the fight against the epidemic.
The Federal Government announces Nigeria may eliminate HIV/AIDS as a public health threat before the 2030 UN deadline. The country has achieved 98% treatment coverage and 95% viral suppression. Read more.
Bauchi State provides ART to 29,874 HIV patients, scaling up to 863 facilities. Meanwhile, AIDS Healthcare Foundation launches a sensitisation campaign in Keffi, Nasarawa State, to combat the virus. Read more on the dual efforts this World AIDS Day.
Nigeria marks World AIDS Day by honouring data specialist Chinedum Favour Ajala. Her work modernising HIV surveillance and digital reporting is key to achieving the 95-95-95 targets. Read her story.
On World AIDS Day 2025, Nigeria celebrates epidemiologist Lateefat Abiodun Mosaku for revolutionizing the nation's HIV data systems, improving public health decisions and epidemic control. Read how her work is saving lives.
A groundbreaking twice-yearly HIV-prevention injection with over 99.9% efficacy begins rollout in Southern Africa, offering new hope in the fight against the virus. Read the full story.