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Mental Health Care Awareness in Nigeria

by Shine Alagba Nigerians face mental stress due to economic challenges like unemployment and inflation, political instability and violence, and limited access to...

Abuja Court rejects Abba Kyari’s latest bail application

Abba Kyari, the detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, renewed his request for bail until the conclusion of his trial, but Justice Emeka Nwite...

FG plans ambitious $100bln expansion fund to enhance Nigeria’s cultural heritage

The Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Mrs. Hannatu Musa-Musawa, has announced the setting up of a $100 billion economic expansion fund...

Saraki, AbdulRazaq spat over Ilorin Durbar 

Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, said he deliberately avoided the Ilorin Durbar in order to maintain peace and as a sign of...

South Africa’s Ramaphosa sworn in for second term as president

“Ramaphosa is expected to announce his cabinet in the coming days as talks with coalition members continue” It’s the beginning of a new...

Breaking: After Rivers lawmakers’ screening, Gov. Fubara inaugurates 23 LGAs caretaker chairmen

Rivers Gov. Siminalayi Fubara inaugurated the caretaker chairpersons for the state’s 23 local government areas on Wednesday morning amid tight security. The nominees...

Breaking: Rivers Gov. Fubara appoints caretaker chairmen for 23 LGAs

The nomination came amid a renewed political crisis in the state, with former council chairmen refusing to vacate their offices after their tenure...

Emirate crisis: Gumel promises neutrality, commitment to peace, stability in Kano State

Kano State Police Commissioner Ussain Gumel has refuted claims that his officers showed partiality or took sides in the ongoing Emirate crisis, stating...

Updated: Rescued abducted Fouani brothers reunited with families, say Lagos Police

The Lagos State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has confirmed that they have successfully rescued the abducted Fouani brothers and two other...

Emirship tussle: We won’t allow state of emergency in Kano – Sen. Kwankwaso

Sen. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, former Kano State Governor and Kwankwasiyya Movement leader, has pledged to oppose and resist any attempt to impose a...

Asari Dokubo to stay-put Rivers LG Chairmen: Go home in peace or face people’s wrath

“The chairmen, whose tenure expired on June 17, cannot force themselves on the people under the guise of an extension of time, noting...

Just in: Lagos Police command rescues abducted Fouani brothers

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have rescued the three kidnapped Fouani brothers. Persecondnews recalls that Abbas Fouani, Youssef Fouani, and Amtal...

Tenure elongation: Rivers Gov. Fubara directs administrative heads to take over 23 LGAs

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed the Heads of Local Government Administration to assume leadership of the state’s 23 council areas...

Ex-Pres. Obasanjo pays Sallah homage to First Lady, Oluremi

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo visited the nation’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday to pay Sallah homage. The First Lady’s spokesperson, Busola...

Tinubu off to South Africa for Pres. Ramaphosa’s inauguration

President Bola Tinubu will, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, depart Lagos for Pretoria, South Africa, to attend the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa....

Despite Labour’s disapproval, FG insists on N62,000 minimum wage

The Presidency said on Sunday that the demand for a minimum wage of N250,000 by organized labor is financially unfeasible, cautioning that the...