A group, Suicide Is No Solution, an anti-suicide campaign initiative and Asido Foundation, a non-governmental mental health organisation, have launched a campaign against attempted suicide being a crime in Nigeria, saying those who attempt suicide need help rather than punishment, emphasising that suicide is a mental health issue.

AHEAD of March 26 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has urged the Chairman,  Senate Services Committee, Senator Sani Musa, APC, Niger East to remain focused and prayerful in his aspiration for the position of National Chairman.

Biliary atresia (BA) is a severe liver condition affecting newborns, characterized by the obstruction of bile ducts. In most cases, this condition leads to significant liver damage and can be fatal. In Nigeria, BA poses a considerable healthcare challenge due to late diagnosis and limited resources, making it a critical public health issue that demands urgent attention.

The All Progressive Congress (APC), has taken a decisive action with regards to the upcoming 2023 general elections in the country.

A member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, Hon. Doctor Farah Dagogo, said he voted in support of financial autonomy for local governments because it will engender governance at the grassroots.

By Udeme Akpan The prices of many crudes,  yesterday, surged toward $120 per barrel on the decisions of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC. This came as many buyers decided to shun Russian crudes, amid concerns about supply disruptions. Specifically, the prices of Bonny Light, Brent, WTI, rose to $107, $111 and $109 per […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni & Godwin Oritse, Lagos Despite the presence of security personnel and men of the Lagos State Special Traffic Management and Enforcement Compliance Team, traffic gridlock has resurfaced around the Mile-2-Otto Wolff axis along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, due to activities of truckers subjecting motorists to untold hardship. The chaotic traffic situation around the axis, […]

The Centre for Digitization of Indigenous Languages (CDIAL) on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, held a panel session at the 2022 social media week with the theme “Localizing Digital, Digitizing Local: making the case for Indigenous Language Policy.” The event, which took place at the NXT Tech stage innovation pavilion, had experts offering insights into the […]

By Levinus Nwabughiogu, Abuja House of  Representatives, yesterday, resolved to set up an ad-hoc Committee to investigate duplication of alleged overlapping functions in government agencies, departments, boards, parastatals and corporations in the country. The mandate of the ad-hoc committee also includes finding the root causes of regular bickering among the MDAs. The committee will also […]

By Efayomi Carr The impacts of environmental  change on agricultural production, food security, and water resources will progressively inhibit sustainable development in Africa over the next few decades. While home to 15 per cent of the world’s populace, Africa is liable for just four per cent of carbon emissions around the world. Of the seven […]