Fruits With Health Benefits

Fruits are a rich source of essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and health-boosting antioxidants like flavonoids, making them an excellent choice for a balanced diet. Consuming a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, inflammation, and diabetes. How frequently do people consume fruit? Let’s find out. A nutritionist, Mr […]

Fish Scarce As Prices Hikes

In a distressing turn of events, the scarcity and surging costs of fish in Nigeria have gripped the nation, leaving communities and businesses in turmoil. YES FM’s correspondents ventured into the bustling cold rooms of Oke-Ado and Oje markets in Ibadan, where they engaged local fish traders. These traders, both men and women, shared their […]

Breast Cancer Month: Medical Practitioners harps on breast cancer awareness

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a month-long global campaign dedicated to educating individuals about breast cancer and encouraging proactive measures for early detection. It provides a platform for advocacy, fundraising, and support for breast cancer patients and survivors with the goal of empowering both men and women to take control of their breast health. How […]

WORLD DOWN SYNDROME AWARNESS MONTH

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a common genetic disorder characterized by an extra copy of chromosome 21, causing physical and intellectual challenges which is caused by an error in cell division during the formation of reproductive cells or during early fetal development. Yes FM’s Oluwasemiloore Ige spoke with Mrs. Tola Makinde, founder of Morainbow […]

DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD

Today is International Day of the Girl Child, a global day dedicated to promoting the rights and challenges of girls worldwide. This year’s theme which is “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being,” emphasises on the significance of empowering girls, recognising their leadership potential, and guaranteeing their general well-being. According to United Nations,100 million […]

MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2023

Today is World Mental Health Day. Many people are battling with their mental health and wellness, which includes their physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. A positive mental health is essential for our general health and well-being. However, one in every eight persons worldwide suffers from mental health problems, which prompts Yes fm’s  Oluwasemiloore Ige to […]

DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAKS: 8,406 cases in 18 states, Nigeria

The Federal Government is finalizing the development of the National Diphtheria Laboratory to conduct preliminary and confirmatory testing of the disease in the country. This is even as the government said there have been 13,204 reported suspected cases, out of which 8,406 were confirmed cases from 114 Local Government Areas in 18 states and the […]

Residents complain about the Elebu Oja road

Residents of Elebu Oja, Idiahun Street in Ibadan have expressed their plight about the deplorable state of their roads. YES FM’s Kehinde Olaniran spoke with some of the residents, and motorists and they had this to say. “I am from Elebu and I want the government to help us about our road. I am an […]

INSECURITY IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

Tertiary institution’s education goals are reachable in an atmosphere of teaching and research that is free of tension and insecurity. Recently, most universities and polytechnics in Nigeria are facing insecurity concerns such as rape and theft, among other things. Bandits kidnapped a significant number of students of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, last Friday. […]