One dead, 2 quarantined, as Lassa fever breaks out in Taraba

Barely three days into the New Year, the government of Taraba has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in the state.

According to the Commissioner of Health, Innocent Vakkai, one person has been confirmed dead while two other people kept in for observation.

He said: “One person died and two others quarantined and their blood samples have already been taken to Irrua Specialists’ Hospital in Edo State for further confirmation.”

Vakkai however said that the state government had responded to the outbreak quickly and therefore urged the public not to panic.

LIB reader shares encounter with a unique bike man in Ibadan (pics)

A LIB reader tells his story below..

Today was my second time of riding on his bike. On the first occasion I never knew he had no fingers on his right hands until the point of giving him money. I was surprised and didn't even know what to say that day but today when I sighted him, I quickly stopped him because I wanted to have a talk with him as I understand Hausa. He's from Kankakee and his disability did not stop him from doing his job. He said something that amazed me 'I can't beg'.." See more photos after the cut...

Aisha Buhari reaches out to people living with HIV/AIDS (photos)

The wife of the President of Nigeria Aisha Buhari says although there has been a lot of success in curbing the spread of HIV/AIDS, there is still need to keep raising the awareness in the country.

MDCAN condemns closure of FMC, Owerri

Former President of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, Dr. Steven Oluwole, has condemned the closure of the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Owerri, Imo State, saying that shutting down the health facility was absurd.

Oluwole who reacted to the temporary shut down of the hospital Last week, said the Federal Ministry of Health had complicated the situation.

“Its actions imply that an appointee of government that implemented government policies and cleared of wrong doing could be sacrificed on the altar of appeasement of unions. This action shames justice, fairness, and good governance.

“It raises questions about the policy of government, its implementation and the health system in Nigeria.”

House on the Rock church celebrates the birth of Christ by putting smiles on the faces of over 20,000 families

From the popular suburbs of Mushin, to the streets of Oke-afa, Isolo, to the ever bubbling town of Badore, to the popular Elegushi, to Lagos Island on the districts of EbuteMetta is how far House on The Rock Church as touched over 20,000 families, taking this year's outreach to a whole different level.

Regain Health To Address Health Concerns and Obesity: Key to a Healthy Eating Plan

One of the biggest health concerns that most developed countries experience today is obesity. This is simply saying it needs more awareness and education. It is not that hard to overcome this with some knowledge and just a little bit of will power. Most of the people in this situation are just oblivious or don't understand the facts, that this is possible only through changes. It is proven fact that the biggest percentage of illness and diseases is food related.

Being overweight can lead to dramatic health complications such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, which can become fatal later in life. Secondary to that, health concerns like hypertension and even osteoarthritis develop due to excess weight. For many people looking at quick fixes such as diet pills etc. this will be of no benefit. There are these health conditions associated with obesity and the best way to change it is with a healthy eating plan. Yes, it all begins in disciplining your attitude towards food, because correct food is mainly consumed as the body's fuel. In fact, even people who don't need to lose weight should consider a healthy eating plan.

Why? Because this helps them from developing metabolic disorders later on. If you start right with your food intake, then you need not worry about blood chemistry results later in your life. While most of your peers would complain of soaring blood sugar levels or high uric acid, you would still be eating any food you want. So, what is the key to a healthy eating plan? Here are some pointers worth considering that can lead to a healthy lifestyle.