Psychiatrist seeks supportive policies for treatment of mental disorders
WORRIED by the high incidence of mental illness among the aged, coupled with the high rate of under diagnosis and undertreatment of mental disorders in the country especially within primary care settings, a medical expert has called for the setting up of sustainable policies on long-term and palliative care; and developing age-friendly services to meet the specific needs of older populations.
FCMB Gov’s Cup: Three Nigerians in, three out
IT was a day of mixed fortunes for Nigerian players on the opening day of the Governor’s Cup Futures I as three men qualified for the second round, while their female counterparts bit the dust of defeat yesterday at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan.
NCAA to carry out safety audit on domestic airlines
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, yesterday, said it would carry out both economic and safety audit on domestic airlines in the country following recent air accidents in the country.
N69bn Abuja Millennium Tower gets Oct 2014 completion date
THE Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, weekend, said the N69 billion MillenniumTower and Cultural Spine being built at the Central Area of Abuja, the FederalCapitalCity would be completed by December next year, 2014.
Fire guts 86 POWA shops in Lagos
No fewer than 86 lock-up shops of Police Officers Wives Association, POWA, shopping complex at Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, were gutted by fire, Sunday night.
Black Stars look to shine over Pharaohs
Ghana would be looking to secure their third consecutive World Cup participation when they host Egypt today in the first leg 2014 World Cup qualifier playoffs in Kumasi.
Market women protest ASUU strike at N-Assembly
PROTESTING traders, under the aegis of National Market Women Association, Monday, stormed the National Assembly, demanding that the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, call off its more than three months old strike.
Nigeria can earn N250bn annually from lottery, says commission’s boss
The National Lottery Regulatory Commission said on Monday Nigeria could earn N250 billion annually from lottery if properly harnessed.
Eagles win thrills Odegbami
Former Green Eagles forward Segun Odegbami was thrilled with the Super Eagles’ performance on Sunday as their 2-1 win in Ethiopia left them on the verge of a place at the 2014 World Cup finals.
C’River Dep Gov’s father regains freedom
Cross River Police Command, Monday, announced the release of Etubom Essien Cobham, father of the state’s Deputy Governor, Mr. Efiok Cobham, who was abducted by unknown gunmen on Friday.
