The tragic passing of Ifunanya Nwangene, the 26-year-old architectural graduate and standout contestant on The Voice Nigeria, has left the nation in mourning. Despite her efforts to seek medical attention, she succumbed to the venom at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jabi. Why it matters: Doctors need to know if they should administer Polyvalent anti-venom (for general bites) or a specific Monovalent anti-venom (like Echi-Tab for Carpet Vipers). DO NOT Apply Heat or Ice: Neither will neutralise the venom; ice can actually worsen the local tissue damage. For the average citizen, the rule remains: Stay calm, stay still, and get to a major hospital immediately.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 02, 2026 12:52 UTC