Health

Outrage as Russian strike kills Ukraine-based Nigerian medical student

A Nigerian medical student, Marian Nnani, was killed in a Russian strike in Ukraine, sparking outrage and debate among Nigerians. Learn more about the trag Read More…

FCTA urges residents to maximise free malaria services

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has urged residents, particularly pregnant women, to take advantage of free malaria prevention, testing and treatment services available at public health facilities as part of efforts to…

How suspected robbers killed my father – Son

T he son of a popular refrigerator and air-conditioner technician, Idris Abiodun, has recounted how his father was allegedly killed at the weekend by suspected armed robbers while trying to protect his family during an attack on their home…

Court jails man for stealing woman’s phone

An FCT Magistrates’ Court sitting in Life Camp, Abuja, has convicted and sentenced a 28-year-old man, Samuel Joshua, to three months’ imprisonment for stealing a woman’s mobile phone. The trial magistrate, A. U. Best, gave the sentence…

Sri Lanka prison riot kills 26, with more than 100 others wounded

Victims with cuts and gunshot injuries rushed to hospital after fighting between prisoners from two drug gangs Clashes at a Sri Lankan jail have killed 26 people, including seven guards, and wounded more than 100 in the country’s deadliest…

Stress, blood sugar and diabetes: The link you need to know

Reform of NYSC: Matters arising

Following a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on June 29, 2026, the federal government approved sweeping reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Henceforth, as per the reforms, which are coming 53 years after its…

Finger colour changes may be sign of autoimmune disease — Experts

Don’t ignore persistent swollen hands or finger colour changes. Experts warn these could be early Scleroderma symptoms, a rare autoimmune disease. Learn mo Read More…

Bathing with rainwater may trigger skin infection, physicians tell Nigerians

Physicians warn Nigerians that bathing with untreated rainwater can trigger skin infections like ringworm, athlete’s foot, and boils. Learn how to stay saf Read More…

UNILAG Arts Faculty opens N30m clinic

The UNILAG Faculty of Arts, in partnership with alumni and Cityview Hospital, has launched a N30m clinic to provide accessible healthcare for students and Read More: https://punchng.com/unilag-arts-faculty-opens-n30m-clinic/

Some ‘Mexico Embraces You’ centers, created to help deportees, are closing

Reacting to draconian immigration policies enacted when Donald Trump began his second term as U.S. president, President Claudia Sheinbaum launched the “Mexico Embraces You” program (“México te abraza”) to support deported citizens with…

Trump's fireworks made Washington world's most polluted city

WASHINGTON, United States — Washington was briefly the most polluted major city in the world, according to IQAir data, after a massive Independence Day fireworks show touted by the Trump administration as “awesome.” Pyrotecnico, the…