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Journalist and Broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan Passes Away at 68
Broadcaster and former news anchor Dermot Murnaghan has died at 68, a year after sharing his stage four prostate cancer diagnosis.
July 11, 2026
Daily Nigerian News Recap: 10 Key Updates for Saturday
Key updates from Nigeria today include President Tinubu's 2027 running mate nomination, the rescue of kidnapped students in Oyo, a major drug trafficking trial in Lagos, and new budget proposals in Rivers State.
July 11, 2026
NHS encourages individuals in their 50s to prioritize bowel cancer screening
Health officials are urging individuals in their 50s to use NHS-provided bowel cancer screening kits after data showed significantly lower participation rates compared to older age groups.
July 11, 2026
Actor Ikechukwu Nweke battles colon cancer, requests public financial aid
Nollywood actor Ikechukwu Nweke is seeking financial support from the public to cover the escalating costs of his ongoing colon cancer treatment.
July 10, 2026
Tekno reveals criticism regarding perceived laziness during vocal cord health crisis
Singer Tekno explains how a severe vocal cord injury was mistaken for laziness by those around him, leading to a difficult period of professional and personal isolation.
July 10, 2026
Teenage soccer player recalls being injected with drugs at a Magaluf nightclub
An 18-year-old athlete from Scotland was injected with drugs while at a nightclub in Magaluf, leaving her with ongoing health issues and a vital message about safety.
July 10, 2026
Radio Personality Paul Gambaccini Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Veteran radio presenter Paul Gambaccini, 77, has shared his Alzheimer's diagnosis but plans to continue his broadcasting career.
July 10, 2026
Former Corps Member Paralyzed in Crash Issues Plea for Medical Assistance
A former NYSC member named Eniola has launched a public appeal for financial help to fund treatment for the paralysis she suffered following a 2021 road accident.
July 9, 2026
Christian Eriksen remains committed to football career after recent health scare
Christian Eriksen will continue his rehabilitation in Denmark following a health scare during an international match, with no current plans to retire from professional football.
July 9, 2026
Lagos Health Commissioner: Malaria Accounts for Only 5% of Fever Cases
Lagos Health Commissioner Prof. Akin Abayomi reports that only 5% of fever cases are confirmed as malaria, prompting a shift toward better diagnostic testing and reduced reliance on automatic antimalarial treatment.
July 9, 2026