Author: Basheer Luqman

President of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria Prof. Aminu Mohammad has said blood in the stool also known as rectal bleeding should not be ignored, warning that it could be a sign of a serious health conditions, including colorectal cancer. Mohammad, a paediatric surgeon, warned that rectal bleeding, particularly if it is persistent or associated with other symptoms, should not be underestimated. Speaking exclusively with PUNCH Healthwise, the physician noted that rectal bleeding, accompanied by symptoms such as weight loss, fatigue, or changes in bowel habits, warrants immediate medical attention While acknowledging that rectal bleeding can result…

Medical experts, on Wednesday, warned parents and guardians against the dangers posed by not allowing their children and wards to be vaccinated. While blaming social media influence for misinforming the public, the doctors cited child rights laws stipulating that parents, guardians and those who have custody of children under two years who prevent them from vaccinations are liable to imprisonment. They gave this warning during the scientific conference 2024 of the Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Medical Association, Oyo State branch, held at the NMA House, Agodi in Ibadan, Oyo State capital with the theme: “Vaccines: The Facts and…

British rapper, Stefflon Don, has revealed what she learned from her heartbreak with Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy. The rapper said she learned to express herself more, stressing the importance of quality communication in a relationship. She stated this in a recent interview with Dose of Society. The interviewer asked: “What did you learn from your last heartbreak?” Stefflon Don replied: “To like express yourself a bit more. Express your feelings. Express your concerns. Interviewer: “What made you realised that?” Stefflon Don: “By having a conversation again and I realised that the person just misunderstood a lot of things.” Kwara…

Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has opened up about how the death of his dad affected his childhood. The ‘Calm Down’ crooner said the death of his father left him the responsibility of catering for his family at a young age and in the process, he was “forced to sell” his childhood. In a candid chat with GRM, Rema, 24, said he wants to “feel young again.” He said he recently started smoking cigarettes in a bid to feel “free and break some rules again.” Rema lamented that despite being an adult before deciding to smoke, people…

Nigerian superstar Wizkid has claimed his place in history, asserting that he was the first young artist from the country to achieve international fame and recognition, sparking debate and reflection on the impact he has had on Nigerian music and culture. Afrobeats singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, AKA Wizkid, has declared himself the first young Nigerian artist to hit stardom. He acknowledged his parents for giving him the freedom to chase his dreams. He, however, stated that even his parents were initially pessimistic about his chances of making it in the music industry. “I was the first young artist to ever…

A simmering dispute within the Nigerian music industry has burst into the open, with rapper Laycon publicly accusing DJ Neptune of withholding royalties for a song they collaborated on, sending shockwaves through the music community and sparking calls for transparency and fairness in the industry. Big Brother Naija reality show star, Olamilekan Moshood Agbeleshe, popular known as Laycon, has publicly called out record producer, DJ Neptune, over alleged unpaid royalties for their collaboration in “Nobody (Icons Remix)”. Laycon, who is the winner of the 2020 BBNaija reality TV show, featured in the visuals for the Icons Remix of Joeboy’s ‘Nobody’,…

Ending their much-publicized second chance at love, Jennifer Lopez has officially filed for divorce from her husband of two years, Ben Affleck, signifying the final unraveling of a relationship that had captured the hearts and attention of fans and media alike. Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, US media reported Tuesday, two years after the Hollywood power couple officially gave love a second chance by tying the knot. The pair, who were nicknamed “Bennifer” when they first dated in the frenzied tabloid celebrity days of the early 2000s, had rekindled their relationship almost two decades later. But…

The organizers of the Big Brother Naija reality show have suggested that a season 9 contestant, Chinwe might be pregnant. The BBNaija made the revelation in a post on its official X page on Wednesday. Captioning Chinwe and Zion’s sleeping video, the page handler wrote; “Legend says that when a woman is pregnant, those around her tend to fall asleep or feel sleepy. What are your thoughts, #BBNaija fans?” This comes days after Chinwe’s sex video with Zion went viral on the internet. Kwara Express recalls that Chinwe and her partner, Zion, were seen having sex in the Big Brother…

A group of researchers from Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, the University of Ilorin, and the University of Alabama, USA, have conducted a study on effective methods for teaching Mathematics in Nigerian schools. The study, titled “Exploration of the Effect of Scaffolding Instructional Strategy on Pupils’ Academic Performance in Mathematics,” found that using a scaffolding approach, which builds on pupils’ existing knowledge and skills, progressively enhances students’ performance in Mathematics. The study was led by Dr. Kayode Ezecheal Obafemi of the Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education at KWASU, alongside his colleagues: Mr. Francis Moodu Yakubu from…

National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS has demanded immediate compliance by the Management of The Federal Polytechnic Offa, FEDPOFFA over JAMB regularization of its students who had National Diploma on a part-time basis for mobilization of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. In a statement signed by NANS senate president Afeez Akinteye on Wednesday, the student group lamented that the said students are facing challenges on NYSC mobilization due to their management’s refusal to comply with the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB directive on regularizing their admissions status. NANS further stated that the Management of the institution’s failure…