Tag: Cancer
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Another Nollywood Actress, Atinuke Kareem Dies Of Cancer
By Gloria Drealomalicha The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actress, Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. Kareem’s death was announced on Tuesday by her colleague and Executive Governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Ogun State Chapter,…
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Another Nollywood Veteran Reveals Prostate Cancer Battle After Ogogo’s Death
By Opeyemi Adelakun Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor, Musiliu Dasofunjo, popularly known as Baba Johunomi, has disclosed that he is battling prostate cancer, urging people to take early warning signs of the disease seriously. Dasofunjo made the disclosure in a video shared on Facebook by fellow actor Kunle Afod, where he recounted how he initially overlooked…
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Ogogo: Can Anyone Survive Stage 4 Cancer? 5 Things to Know About Advanced Cancer
By Gloria Drealomalicha The words “stage 4 cancer” can be frightening. For many families, hearing the diagnosis immediately raises one painful question: Can the patient survive? The answer is yes some people diagnosed with stage 4 cancer do survive, with some living for several years while managing the disease with treatment. However, stage 4 cancer…
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Oncology Professional Weighs In on Actor Ogogo’s Cancer Diagnosis
….Writes Openly Letter To Family Nollywood icon Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has become the center of a public outpouring of support following recent news regarding his health. Amidst the speculation, Dr. Mutiat Sunshine, an oncology professional, has penned an open letter to the actor and his family, providing essential medical context regarding a…
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FG Unveils Seven Herbal Products for Cancer, Hepatitis B, Hypertension Management
By Sunday Ameh The Federal Government has unveiled seven herbal medicinal products developed by the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) for the management of several health conditions, including hepatitis B, hypertension, high cholesterol, peptic ulcer, and some forms of cancer. The products were presented on Wednesday during an official visit by the Minister of…
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Cancer Patients to Receive N100,000 Support as FG Unveils N50m Assistance Fund
By Gloria Drealomalicha The Federal Government has launched a ₦50 million Social Determinants of Health Fund aimed at helping vulnerable cancer patients overcome the financial challenges that often stand between them and life-saving treatment. Speaking at the unveiling of the initiative in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Prof.…
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Isaac Fayose Announces Wife’s Death After Painful Cancer Battle In Australia
By Paul Joseph Popular Nigerian businessman and social media personality Isaac Fayose has announced the heartbreaking death of his wife following a prolonged battle with cancer, leaving supporters and followers devastated across social media. Fayose revealed the tragic development in an emotional viral video recorded in Australia, where his family had been residing during her…
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Everyday Items Under Scrutiny as Study Links Chemicals to Cancer Risk
By George Omagbemi Sylvester A major scientific and policy-backed warning has raised fresh concerns that common household and lifestyle items (including takeaway packaging, school uniforms, and non-stick frying pans) may be contributing to rising cancer rates. 28 April 2026 — The concern centres on a group of synthetic substances known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl…
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Blessing CEO Apologises, Agrees To Re-emburse Alleged Cancer Donations
By Paul Joseph Controversial Nigerian relationship expert Blessing CEO has resurfaced on social media after weeks of silence, issuing a public apology and promising transparency following backlash over her alleged cancer diagnosis. The influencer had earlier deactivated her Instagram account amid accusations that she fabricated a stage four breast cancer claim to solicit financial support…