Author: Omolara Rafiu

Hi Readers As we all know, makeup is used to enhance a woman’s natural beauty and it is only beautiful when it is used for this purpose.  In the Nigerian Society, most individuals believe that light skinned women can get away with just about any shade of makeup and still look good.  However, this is not the case as light skinned women have to choose and pick what fits their complexion just as dark-skinned women have to. Let us take a look at some of the best lipstick shades for light skinned women. Best Lipstick Shades For Light Skinned Women Pink…

The Nigerian Air Force Salary Structure is based on the rank held and years of service. Established on the 18th of April 1964, the Nigerian Air force whose motto is ” Willing…Able…Ready” is one of the core branches of the Nigerian Military Institution.  Their major function, as their name implies, is the protection of Nigerians and Nigeria as a whole through the air; however, they are sometimes paired up with the other military branches like the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy. As Nigerians we clearly understand the privileges that come with being a man or woman of the force.…

In order to bridge the oxygen application deficit gap among health practitioners and the fallout of some challenges faced by the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal government in conjunction with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund( UNICEF) to train medical professionals on the right application and handling of oxygen as a drug. The title for this initiative is called ‘Dissemination of the National Medical Oxygen Document for North-East states’. During this 3 days workshop the Commissioner for Health, Gombe State, Dr Habu Dahiru, thanked the organisers for the programme. He said “You know…

Earlier this week, the head of the infectious Diseases Unit, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Dr Iorhen Akase,in a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos has advised the general on how to prevent infectious diseases which is through sensitization of the public and maintaining the best hygiene practices. During the Interview, he said, “There are two major factors that drive infectious diseases; poverty and illiteracy. In any society where you have a high poverty rate and illiteracy, there will surely be infectious diseases. “Tackling these ills goes beyond treating infection. It goes beyond medical issues to…

Chivalry is not dead in Nigeria as a non-governmental association in Nigeria gave out 33 million naira to 4 different children special needs centre in the country. A Non-Governmental Organisation called Worship for Change Foundation has donated a sum of N33m to four different charity organisations which provide care for children with special needs across the nation. The organization presented the funds to the beneficiaries charity organization on Tuesday In Lagos state. During the event, the Chief Responsibility Officer of the organisation , Wale Agenuga, made it known that beneficiary charity organization were picked at random across the nation. He…

Radiotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that makes use of beams of intense energy to kill cancer cells. It is also usually used to shrink tumors, cure cancer and also reduce ist chances of coming back. In a country that has over 200 million population and over 120,000 new cancer cases recorded yearly and 78,000 deaths in 2020 alone caused by cancer- related complications, one will expect the country to be well equipped for cancer treatments. Sadly that is not the case as this was made known by the the Director-General of the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Dr Yau…

According to statistics, In 2023 the contraceptive prevalence rate in Nigerian women stood at 16 percent instead of the 22 percent that was aimed at. This mostly led to unwanted pregnancy which subsequently resulted in abortion. As if having an abortion is not dangerous enough, the attitude of most Nigerians towards abortion is that of negligence and a lackadaisical one. They either go for over the counter “abortion medications” or employ the services of unqualified medical practitioners for the process. Unsafe abortions are quite rampant in Nigeria and the end result is usually deaths, infections or future complications. Speaking on…

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Pate has called on all medical practitioners to comply with the national law by providing prompt treatment and care for gunshot victims to prevent death. He spoke on Tuesday when he communicated his concerns over the defiance to the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act 2017 in most medical facilities in the country. In a press statement signed by the Director of Information, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Patricia Deworitshe, on Tuesday, it was noted that in recent times, the Nigerian society has suffered a rise…