Health

Dead denied dignity: Man’s body ‘floated’ on tied drums through Rewa floodwaters

Dead denied dignity: Man’s body ‘floated’ on tied drums through Rewa floodwaters

Villagers in Rouli, Rewa district, used drums to create a raft for a deceased person. The body was transported from the hospital to the home across floodwaters. This incident has led to accusations of insensitivity against the local…

‘Incredible legacy’: Christchurch speedway stalwart dies after cancer battle

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‘Incredible legacy’: Christchurch speedway stalwart dies after cancer battle

Craig Broomhall, a well-known commentator at Ruapuna Speedway, was diagnosed last year with oesophageal cancer.

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Economic, social consequencies of Tinubu’s subsidy removal (I)

Economic, social consequencies of Tinubu’s subsidy removal (I)

The statement by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, that he will restore subsidy if elected to office, has stirred up a lively debate on the subject matter. In an…

Benue State and Cattle: From Conflict to Shared Prosperity

Benue State and Cattle: From Conflict to Shared Prosperity

“When brothers fight to the death, a stranger inherits their father’s estate.” This African proverb warns of the peril facing farmers and pastoralists in Benue state. There was a time when the relationship between the Tiv and Fulani was…

Niger medics reject posting to rural areas – Commissioner

Niger medics reject posting to rural areas – Commissioner

Niger State health commissioner reveals over 70% of newly employed medical staff reject rural postings, warns against reposting requests. Find out more. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-medics-reject-posting-to-rural-areas-commissioner/

Farmers believe rising pest numbers of deer, possums outpacing control efforts - survey

The survey featured one farmer who reported $100,000 in production losses after a leptospirosis outbreak, believed to be spread by wild pigs.

'Unfortunate accident' at Montreal's Trudeau airport sends employee to hospital

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'Unfortunate accident' at Montreal's Trudeau airport sends employee to hospital

An employee at Montreal's Trudeau International Airport was sent to hospital following an incident involving a plane on Monday evening. Radio-Canada is reporting the employee suffered serious injuries.

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Karnataka suspends Amazon, Instamart, BigBasket licences over 'datura' sale

Karnataka suspends Amazon, Instamart, BigBasket licences over 'datura' sale

Karnataka authorities suspended food licences for Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket. Toxic datura fruits and seeds were found sold as food products on these platforms. The department ordered immediate removal of all datura listings…

Declare national emergency on child abuse, psychiatrists beg FG

Declare national emergency on child abuse, psychiatrists beg FG

Mental health experts are calling on the Nigerian Federal Government to declare a national emergency on child abuse, citing alarming statistics and long-te Read More…

North Shore Hospital nurses meet Health NZ over ED 'crisis'

Health NZ officials have met with North Shore Hospital ED nurses to discuss what the nurses are calling a crisis.

Nigerian serving drug term dies in India

Nigerian serving drug term dies in India

A Nigerian national serving a drug-related jail term in India, Alex Tochukwu, has died in an Indian hospital. Authorities are investigating the circumstanc Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-serving-drug-term-dies-in-india/

Doctor reveals kidney disease symptoms that have nothing to do with your kidneys

HealthAug 24, 2026 · 1 min

Doctor reveals kidney disease symptoms that have nothing to do with your kidneys

Kidney disease can silently escalate, often going unnoticed until it's quite advanced. However, straightforward blood and urine tests can reveal early signs of kidney problems before any serious damage happens. Symptoms such as swelling…