Aunty Esther Dies After Transfusion Debate
Social media personality and cancer patient Aunty Esther has passed away. Her case sparked a national debate on faith, medicine, and crowdfunding after she declined a blood transfusion.
Social media personality and cancer patient Aunty Esther has passed away. Her case sparked a national debate on faith, medicine, and crowdfunding after she declined a blood transfusion.
Health stakeholders call for urgent reform of Nigeria's dysfunctional health insurance scheme after a free medical outreach in Port Harcourt highlights the deadly cash-and-carry system.
Progress Okuk shares a heartwarming video of her mother leaving the hospital, calling it her best Christmas gift. A story of gratitude, victory, and thanks to medical staff.
NIMR confirms the first detection of the invasive Anopheles stephensi mosquito in Gombe, Nigeria. This urban-adapted vector poses a major new threat to malaria control efforts nationwide. Read more.
Nigeria's upstream oil regulator, NUPRC, ranked first in the ICPC's 2025 ethics evaluation. The top score signals strong governance reforms and boosts investor confidence in the sector. Read the full analysis.
Professor Kenneth Amaeshi named inaugural holder of the FirstBank Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair of Business Ethics at UNILAG, marking a major step for ethical leadership in Nigeria.
Cross River State declares zero tolerance for unlicensed medical practice. Health Commissioner warns against quackery after arrests, vows stronger enforcement in 2026 to protect public health.
ICPC's 2025 scorecard reveals widespread ethics failures in Nigerian MDAs. No agency achieved full compliance, exposing major governance gaps. Read the full report.
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, inducts a record 122 medical doctors. Dr Maimunat Suleiman, 27, emerged as the overall best graduate. State officials pledge internship and job opportunities.
Kingsley Aneke's tragic death highlights Nigeria's healthcare crisis. His self-penned obituary blames hospital strikes and upfront payment demands. Read his powerful final plea for change.
Senior Advocates Yusuf Ali and Folake Solanke have called for integrity-backed innovations to restore confidence in Nigeria's legal profession. Read their powerful messages from the 2025 Ibadan NBA Law Week.
First Bank of Nigeria appoints Prof. Kenneth Amaeshi as the first occupier of the Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair of Business Ethics at UNILAG, marking a major step for ethical leadership in Africa.
Famfa Oil's new hospital aims to stop Nigeria's $7bn medical tourism drain. This private-sector move seeks to retain billions in forex and boost local healthcare.
Avon Medical Practice has opened a N200 million state-of-the-art ICU in Lagos, operating 24/7 with a specialist team. This investment aims to provide world-class critical care locally and reduce the need for medical travel abroad.
Medical lab directors in Lagos warn the ongoing JOHESU strike is crippling blood services and patient care. They urge Governor Sanwo-Olu to intervene immediately to prevent loss of life.
As algorithms and automation redefine labour, the core meaning of work erodes. Explore how Nigeria can reclaim agency, embed ethics, and safeguard decent work in a mechanised world. Act now to shape a human-centric future.
Prof. Adekunle Ajayi, outgoing CMD of FETHI, urges a national, multi-faceted strategy to combat brain drain, citing poor pay, insecurity, and poor infrastructure as key drivers. He highlights his 8-year achievements.
Former VP Yemi Osinbajo commissions the Modupe & Folorunso Alakija Medical Research Hospital at Osun State University, a 250-bed facility aimed at reducing medical tourism and boosting local healthcare.
Online personality Auntie Esther rejects blood transfusion for cancer treatment due to her faith as a Jehovah's Witness, sparking debate after N30m in public donations. Read the full story.
Nigerian influencer Aunty Esther refuses blood transfusion due to Jehovah's Witness beliefs while battling cancer, sparking intense online debate. Read the full story and reactions.
Popular X shopper Aunty Esther, diagnosed with cancer, declines vital blood transfusion due to Jehovah's Witness beliefs, causing donors and medical volunteers to withdraw support. Read the full story.
Security forces in Kwara State have detained a medical doctor suspected of transporting drugs to kidnapping gangs. The arrest in Jebba highlights the gangs' desperation for medical aid after clashes. Read the full report.
The CIBN has announced a new Annual Ethics and Professionalism Summit, aligning with the UN's International Day of Banks on December 4th. Discover how this initiative aims to strengthen trust and sustainable finance in Nigeria's banking sector.
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria commemorates the UN day, highlighting banks' role in sustainable development and cybersecurity amid rising digital threats. Read more.
NSIA-MedServe partners with GE Healthcare to establish 10 diagnostic centres nationwide by mid-2026, boosting access to CT scans, mammography, and X-rays for early disease detection.
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research warns that the country's health security is vulnerable without long-term investment in local research. Experts call for a unified national fund and media support to drive innovation.
Edo State House of Assembly summons lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, wife of 2Baba, to appear before its Ethics Committee over a viral altercation video. Read the full story and public reactions here.
The Edo State House of Assembly summons Hon. Natasha Irobosa to explain her conduct in a viral video. She must appear before the Ethics Committee within one week.
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel challenges an FCT High Court judgment that overturned the interim suspension of Dr. Ferdinand Ejike Orji. The appeal seeks to clarify regulatory powers in Nigeria's medical sector.
Sani Bello Foundation provides free surgical care to over 600 Nigerians in Kontagora. Read about this life-changing humanitarian initiative and its impact.