More than one in every 100 deaths globally is due to suicide, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, calling for urgent action to stem a mounting mental health crisis among young people especially.

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged journalists in Nigeria to uphold ethics and professionalism in their reportage in order to protect vulnerable and traumatised children. The call was made by the UNICEF Kano Field Officer, Rahama Rihood Muhammed Farah, during a two-day training for selected media houses on […]

The Lagos State Government has announced that the second phase of repair works on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge, Kosofe Local Government Area (inbound Island), will resume on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

The Partnership Against Violent Extremism (PAVE) Network has called on the media to play a more active role in preventing violent extremism by shaping narratives that discourage extremist tendencies across Nigeria.

Long-serving Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has completed a move to Fenerbahce in Turkey, the Premier League club said Tuesday, ahead of the anticipated arrival of Italian international Gianluigi Donnarumma.

…says Speaker has maintained outstanding qualities, respect for colleagues …Leadership pro-members welfare, constituencies’ development By Gift ChapiOdekina Abuja The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has dismissed a recent media report suggesting that lawmakers are planning a showdown with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen upon resumption from their annual recess, […]

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic can set up a heavyweight clash at the US Open on Tuesday, while Aryna Sabalenka aims to take another stride towards defending her title.

…Those causing trouble risk jail – palace secretary By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY -THERE is a fresh crisis brewing in Okpella, Etsako East local government area of Edo State over the alleged declaration of the seat of Okuokpellagbe of Okpella by some leaders known as the Itsogwa, Egah/Igbidegwa. A group which called itself Ukhomuyio Concern […]

Cartoon: No jumping when horse rider turns to cow

“What I will not do is to pay bandits, give them a monthly allowance, or send food to them in the name of non-kinetic. It’s nonsense; we’re empowering bandits”

‘The candidates, who may feel aggrieved, the law has provided a channel for redress. We encourage the use of lawful and peaceful process’

Itsekiri Nation, has called on the Federal Government to investigate and prosecute Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, found culpable in the controversial ward and unit delineation exercise, purportedly carried out in Warri Federal Constituency, describing the report released afterwards by the Commission as fraudulent. The position of Itsekiri Nation, was laid bare […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Financial expert, Samuel Olaniran, has called for increased collaboration between fintechs, traditional banks, and Other Financial Institutions, OFI’s to foster trust, improve customer engagement, and drive sustainable growth across the financial ecosystem.   Olaniran emphasized that fostering a culture of collaboration is essential to drive innovation, strengthen security, promote inclusion, and build a […]

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has tasked the Governing Council of Kashim Ibrahim University to foster the culture of cutting-edge research, innovation and community development to address the challenges and opportunities of the post-insurgency recovery effort. The governor gave the task on Monday while inaugurating the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman […]

“PDP was built on inclusivity, fairness, and justice. To reclaim its pride of place, the party must now rise above narrow interests”