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PT Health Watch: Frequent heartburn may signal more serious condition, expert warns

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- Heartburn, a burning sensation in the chest caused by stomach acid flowing back into the oesophagus, is a common digestive complaint. It occurs when stomach contents move backward... Read More


FG reports health gains, urges NMA to lead fight against quackery

Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- The federal government has urged the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to strengthen professional accountability and take a leading role in the fight against quackery in the healt... Read More


#OsunDecides2026: Women struggle for visibility with one flagbearer, one deputy in race

Nigeria, Aug. 13 -- More than two million people are eligible to vote in Saturday's Osun governorship election. The state has 2,339,233 registered voters across its 3,763 polling units and 30 local go... Read More


International Youth Day: Group urges Nigerian youths to reject illicit drugs, demands more rehabilitation centres

Nigeria, Aug. 13 -- As Nigeria marked International Youth Day on Wednesday, the Frontline Advocacy Initiative (FAI) urged young people to reject illicit drugs and called on governments to increase inv... Read More


CSOs demand withdrawal of foreign aid bill

Nigeria, Aug. 13 -- Five human rights organisations have jointly called on the National Assembly to withdraw the Foreign Aids (Regulation, Transparency and Disclosure) Bill 2026, codenamed SB. 1034, w... Read More


PT Health Watch: What new mothers should know about postpartum care before leaving hospital

Nigeria, Aug. 8 -- Postpartum recovery is often overshadowed by labour and childbirth, yet the period immediately after delivery is critical to the health and survival of both mother and baby. Accord... Read More


Oluwo of Iwo bans Hennessy, other alcoholic drinks from palace

Nigeria, Aug. 5 -- The Oluwo of Iwo, Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has banned Hennessy and other alcoholic drinks from his palace, saying they pose health risks and should not be offered to him or other elders... Read More


Family fixes Friday for Umahi aide's burial despite police insistence on autopsy

Nigeria, July 16 -- The family of Mary Habila, the physiotherapist who died at the Uburu residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has fixed Friday, 17 July for her burial despite the Ebonyi St... Read More


Police insist on autopsy as family opposes examination in Umahi aide's death

Nigeria, July 16 -- The Ebonyi State Police Command and the family of late Mary Habila have disagreed over plans to conduct an autopsy following her death at the Uburu residence of the Minister of Wor... Read More


PT Health Watch: What expectant parents should know about Rhesus incompatibility

Nigeria, July 11 -- Pregnancy comes with several routine medical tests, and one of the most important is determining the blood group and Rhesus (Rh) factor of both parents. Although often overlooked,... Read More