Author: Maryam Garba

BRAZIL legend, Pele, was seen making a video call from his hospital bed and the caption on the video claims he is saying goodbye to family and friends. The condition of the three-time world champion has deteriorated. The viral video shows him struggling to breathe. The 82-year-old, who had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021, was admitted to the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo on November 29, 2022.   He remained at the hospital on Christmas day with his loved ones by his side. His daughter vowed to be there for him as he receives care…

ACCORDING to a study by Africa Prima Medicals, Stomach ulcers also called peptic ulcers affect at least 1 in 50 Nigerians over the course of their lives. And while stomach ulcers can be treated easily when caught early, lack of medical care can lead to serious complications.   In a four minute video on BBC Hausa, Dr Fatima Damagun, a medical doctor in Kano said, there are two kinds of stomach ulcers: gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers. Gastric ulcers are sores on the lining of your stomach. Duodenal ulcers are sores on the upper section of your small intestine.  “Your body…

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday gave a firm indication that he will not be hanging around Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), after May 29, 2023, in order not to meddle in the affairs of the office of his successor.    The President was speaking to residents of  FCT led by the Minister, Mohammed Musa Bello, who paid him the traditional Christmas Day homage. At the last Christmas Day homage with the FCT community, comprising political, traditional and religious leaders, women and youth groups as well as public servants, the President reiterated that he would return to Daura, Katsina State, his hometown, at…