Health experts stress that the first six weeks after childbirth are vital for preventing complications and ensuring maternal and newborn wellbeing, urging comprehensive postnatal education and follow-up care.
Kaduna State's new Cardiac Centre in Tudun Wada, built with Muslim World League, will provide advanced cardiovascular care, reduce medical trips abroad, and serve all patients regardless of religion.
WHO recommends Ervebo vaccine for clinical trial against Bundibugyo virus in DRC, citing cross-protection data; outbreak has 3,605 cases and 1,587 deaths.
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Lekki Phase 1 residents face a two-week blackout after a transformer explosion, blaming EKEDC for delays and poor communication while spending heavily on fuel.
FMBN launches Diaspora Mortgage Loan: Nigerians abroad can borrow up to N100m at 9% interest, with flexible repayment in dollars or naira.
Dramatic CCTV footage shows Japanese surgeons clinging to a patient as a 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocks an operating room in Kumamoto, yet surgery resumes and succeeds.
Ambassador Maureen Tamuno calls for stronger policies to unlock women's economic power at Abuja Business and Investment Expo, urging practical measures for women-led businesses.
UNFPA, Lagos State, and GoMed Nigeria launch a digital self-care platform for UNILAG students, offering free contraceptives and reproductive health services.
Nigerian women increasingly seek doula care for emotional and physical support during childbirth. Certified doula Osunlolu Abimbola explains the trend's growth.
FG orders immediate measures to protect health workers nationwide after 18 cases of assault in 12 months, following Uyo Teaching Hospital incident.
Governor Sanwo-Olu reveals Lagos needs 40,000 doctors and 40,000 nurses, plus N100bn extra, to meet healthcare demands.
USCIS says foreign workers need 5 years as Green Card holders to apply for citizenship; 3 years if married to a US citizen.
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A woman shares how choosing an IUD after informed research transformed her sex life, dispelling myths and ending anxiety.
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has resumed full training at Udinese after recovering from a shoulder injury. He is set to return for the Coppa Italia opener against Padova on August 15.
Turkey requires 8 continuous years of legal residence for a long-term permit; student years count half. Refugees and temporary protection holders are excluded.
Bauchi State declares cholera outbreak with 398 suspected cases and 16 deaths across 13 LGAs, as of July 31, 2026.
CBN survey reveals high energy costs remain top burden for Nigerians despite easing inflation expectations, impacting household finances.
Canada sets study permit fee at $150 (N146,029) for single applicants, separate from visa costs. Learn full details and additional charges.
Over half of new HIV infections in Harare occur among youth aged 15-24, with 1,341 new cases annually, prompting urgent targeted interventions.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the state has only 7,000 doctors against a need for 47,000, and a health budget shortfall of at least N100 billion.
NAFDAC warns Nigerians to check expiry dates, ingredients, nutrition info, and registration numbers on packaged foods to avoid health risks.
Denmark requires 8 years of legal stay for permanent residency, but 4 years if all supplementary conditions are met. Learn the key rules and exceptions.
Bayelsa State, UNICEF, and LDS Church launch a one-year project to prevent malnutrition in the first 1,000 days of life, targeting pregnant women and children under two, with N140 million each from government and UNICEF.
New Zealand's immigration authority has outlined five requirements for resident visa holders to apply for permanent residency, including a two-year residency timeline and good character.
A mother who lost her 7-year-old son expresses gratitude to a doctor who refused to tie her fallopian tubes, saying his advice saved her future fertility.
Anthony Adeniyi Adeosun, husband of former Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun, has died at 62 in Lagos. The family announced his passing on August 5, 2026.
The Netherlands has published 9 conditions foreigners must meet for permanent residency, including 5 years of residence and A2 civic integration exam.
UK ETA costs £20 (N36,696) for six-month stays. Who needs it, exemptions, and application steps for 2026.
Iceland's MAST bans meat, dairy, eggs for non-EU/EEA travellers, including Nigerians, with immediate confiscation of unlabelled items.