TCM Nigeria

 The death of a beloved public figure often leaves a nation asking the same questions: Why did this happen? Could anything have been done? Was there another treatment? Why are we losing so many people to cancer? The recent death of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, at the age of 66, has once again brought these questions to the forefront. Ogogo died on August 23, 2026, after battling stage-four cancer. His family had disclosed his advanced illness only weeks earlier, prompting public concern and an outpouring of support.  For those of us at TCM Nigeria, this is not simply another celebrity death to report. It is an opportunity to ask a much bigger question: What can Nigeria's traditional and complementary medicine community genuinely contribute to the fight against cancer? And perhaps even more importantly: How can we honour traditional knowledge without abandoning scientific evidence, medical safety or our personal faith? We Must Not Lose the Essenc...

The death of a 41-year-old Cambridge professor raises difficult questions about stress, public pressure, mental wellbeing and the way we understand health. The death of Professor Jason Arday is one of those stories that makes it difficult to simply read the news and move on. At 41, Arday had already achieved something extraordinary. In 2023, he became the youngest Black professor in the history of the University of Cambridge, where he was appointed Professor of Sociology of Education. His academic work included questions of race, inequality and the experiences of Black people in education. But in the final weeks of his life, the story surrounding him changed dramatically. Arday resigned from Cambridge in August 2026 following intense scrutiny of his academic work and allegations concerning plagiarism and inconsistencies in aspects of his professional and personal history. He denied deliberately plagiarising. Cambridge had also begun an investigation into questions surrounding his appoi...

  Recent social media posts have claimed that Nollywood actress Temitope (Tope) Osoba died of breast cancer. That information is false . Tope Osoba publicly shared her journey with breast cancer, underwent treatment, recovered, and returned to acting. Her story is one of resilience and survival, not a death from breast cancer. This serves as a reminder of how easily misinformation can spread online and why it is important to verify health-related claims before sharing them. Her experience also provides an opportunity to educate the public about breast cancer, clear up common myths, and encourage early detection. Can Breast Cancer Be Transmitted Through Sex or Intimacy? The answer is no . Breast cancer is not contagious and not a sexually transmitted infection (STI) . It cannot be passed from one person to another through: Sexual intercourse. Touching or caressing the breast. Kissing or sucking the breast during intimacy. Hugging, sharing meals, or living together. Br...