Ethel Ekpe-Aderemi, the talented actress and beloved television personality, breathed her last after a valiant battle with cancer. She was best known for portraying the unforgettable character of Segi in the classic Nigerian sitcom ‘Basi and Company’, which aired on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) from 1986 to 1990. Dr. Shaibu Husseini, the Executive Director Read More…
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Ngozika Ekwelum needs your help!
Former African heavyweight boxing champion down with cancer Ngozika Ekwelum, a former African Boxing Union (ABU) Heavyweight Champion, and contemporary of the likes of the legendary Muhammad Ali is down with a health challenge suspected to be prostate cancer. Ekwuelum said that he had been in and out of the hospital, including the three months Read More…
Olivia Newton-John delivers tear-jerking message as she battles stage-four cancer
Olivia Newton-John delivered an inspiring message to fans as she continues her brave battle with stage-four breast cancer. The Grease actress, 72, said she wanted to speak out to offer some hope after what has been a difficult year for many people. In the video posted to Instagram Olivia said: “I just want to wish Read More…
Oncologist decries growing incidence of cancer disease in Nigeria
A Consultant Ocular Oncologist, Dr Abia Nzelu, has decried the growing incidence of cancer disease and the poor attention being given to it in Nigeria. Nzelu, also Executive Secretary, Mass Medical Mission (MMM) in charge of cancer care, made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. The expert also said that Read More…