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Oluremi Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Show Compassion, Break Silence on Mental Health

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to embrace compassion, connection, and care for one another as the world marks the 2024 World Mental Health Day, celebrated globally on October 10. The theme for the 2025 observance, “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” highlights the importance of providing mental health care during crises and humanitarian emergencies. Mrs Tinubu said the theme serves as a reminder for everyone to reach out and genuinely connect with others,…

Indian Cough Syrup Manufacturer Arrested After 17 Children Die in Madhya Pradesh

Indian authorities have arrested the owner of Sresan Pharmaceutical Manufacturer, the company behind the cough syrup linked to the deaths of at least 17 children in the central state of Madhya Pradesh. The victims, all under the age of five, reportedly died over the past month after consuming ‘Coldrif’ cough syrup, which was found to contain toxic diethylene glycol at nearly 500 times the safe limit, according to laboratory tests conducted last week. The syrup, manufactured by the Tamil Nadu–based company, has since…

NOA Urges Nigerians to Monitor Heart Health on World Heart Day

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to regularly check their blood pressure and cholesterol levels as part of efforts to prevent Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs). Mr. Ahmad Tijjani, NOA Director in Jigawa, gave the advice in a message to mark the 2025 World Heart Day on Monday in Dutse. World Heart Day, observed every Sept. 29, is aimed at raising awareness about CVDs, which remain the leading cause of death globally and a growing concern in Nigeria. According to Tijjani, CVDs account for nearly 18…

Brazil’s Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro Diagnosed with Skin Cancer While Under House Arrest

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been diagnosed with an early stage of skin cancer, doctors confirmed Wednesday, following his second hospitalization in less than a week. Medical tests revealed the presence of squamous cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer, after lesions were removed from his chest and arms during a recent procedure. His oncologist, Claudio Birolini, described the condition as “intermediate” but emphasized that it remains localized and treatable. Bolsonaro, 70, was admitted to a…

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