Couple Divorces After 57 Years Over US Medical Bills

A Nigerian X user shares the heartbreaking story of their aunt and uncle who divorced after 57 years of marriage to avoid medical debt from the US healthcare system, highlighting financial protection measures.

Priest Won't Wed AS+AS Genotype Couples

A Catholic priest warns couples to check genotype compatibility before marriage, refusing to wed AS+AS pairs due to sickle cell risks, sparking social media debate.

LASUTH Ambulance Driver Dies in Hospital Toilet

Aliye Saka, an ambulance driver at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, was discovered deceased in a restroom on the premises. Colleagues express shock as he showed no prior signs of illness.

Nipah Virus Outbreak Spreads in West Bengal

Health authorities in India are battling a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal with five confirmed cases, including healthcare workers. The deadly bat-borne disease has epidemic potential.

Civil War Nurse Regina Okeke Dies at 88 in Nigeria

Veteran nurse Regina Okeke, who served during the Nigerian Civil War and later became a pharmaceutical executive, has died at 88. Her passing follows the death of journalist Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, co-founder of Newswatch Magazine.

Doctor Faults 4.3% Health Allocation in 2026 Budget

Dr. Ekanem Ekure, President of the Pediatricians Association of Nigeria, criticizes the 4.3% health allocation in the 2026 budget as insufficient for child health, calling for urgent action on lead poisoning and improved funding.

Nigerian Doctor Wins MLK Community Service Award in US

Dr. Festus Oluseye Babarinde receives the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award in the United States for his lifelong dedication to volunteerism and public service in underserved communities across Nigeria and the diaspora.

Gombe Opens Centre to Support Rape Victims

Gombe State Government commissions a Sexual Assault Referral Centre at the Specialist Hospital, offering medical, psychological, and legal aid to survivors, with UNICEF support.

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