Ebunoluwa Olafusi

3 weeks ago | factcheck.thecable.ng | Ebunoluwa Olafusi

The internet has made life somewhat easier, right? You want to read the news and keep abreast of happenings around the world, and with a few clicks, you get the information you seek. However, having presented the world with a wide array of opportunities, it also comes with its challenges. The internet is saturated with so much information that it is becoming increasingly difficult to sift the truth from the lies.

1 month ago | thecable.ng | Ebunoluwa Olafusi

Charles Ameh, head of department at the International Public Health, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, said there is an urgent need for continued efforts to strengthen the capacity of healthcare workers to manage obstetric emergencies and save lives. Ameh spoke at the conclusion of a two-day advanced obstetric surgical skills (AOSS) training for examiners of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN).

1 month ago | thecable.ng | Ebunoluwa Olafusi

Meat from wild animals is commonly known as bushmeat in Nigerian parlance. These non-domesticated animals — grasscutters, antelopes, squirrels, deer, monkeys, wild pigs, alligators and snakes — are hunted for consumption, medicinal reasons and commercial purposes. They are sold by roadside vendors, at local markets, and in restaurants. But what does the law say about the consumption of bushmeat? IS IT LEGAL TO CONSUME AND SELL?

1 month ago | thecable.ng | Ebunoluwa Olafusi

The Maternal and Reproductive Health Collective (MRH), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), says it is imperative that women have access to quality healthcare to reduce maternal morbidity. Olajumoke Oke, MRH acting executive-director, spoke during the unveiling of the result of its MamaBase programme at a press conference held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ikeja, on Tuesday. MamaBase is an initiative aimed at improving maternal health outcomes across 12 LGAs in Lagos.

1 month ago | thecable.ng | Ebunoluwa Olafusi

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, has disowned a viral TikTok video that shows her in a playful clip with a background song associated with President Bola Tinubu. In a public disclaimer on her verified X account, the Kogi lawmaker said she does not own a TikTok account. She added that the post, which featured a short clip of her with the background tune “Omo Ologo,” did not emanate from her. “I do not own a TikTok account,” the senator wrote.