The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s mental health in Nigeria was rising, as one in six young adults aged between 15 and 24 years was currently experiencing depression. UNICEF said this in its flagship report, “State of the World’s...
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The Nigeria Police Force have arrested a driver for allegedly conspiring with criminal gangs to kidnap the passengers he genuinely loaded from a motor park. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba disclosed this during a media briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the suspect, who...
The Hunters’ Group of Nigeria (HGN) and the Kogi State Vigilante Service (KVS) have rescued three Fulanis after raiding a kidnappers’ den beside Erotyi mountain in Kogi/Koto Local Government Area of Kogi. The Spokesperson for the hunters’ group, Abdullahi Yahaya, said that three of the suspected kidnappers were also...
By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau – As part of effort to curtail the security challenges along the Kaura Namoda-Shinkafi Road, in Zamafara, The State Police Commissioner, CP Ayuba Elkanah, has led a police tactical team to pin down points at Danbita, Dogonkarfe, Hawan Bakwai and Konar Jalop, all located in...
As the 2023 general elections approach, Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has enjoined Nigerian youths to refrain from making excuses, urging them to make concrete moves to take up leadership positions. Bello, who addressed youths at a three-day retreat of young Nigerian Parliamentarians in Lagos, said that he would...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Sokoto) has announced the arrival of a team of medical experts from the International Organization for Relief, Welfare and Development (IORWD), in Nigeria on Oct. 8, to conduct free open heart surgeries in Sokoto. Bashar Abubakar, Special Assistant to Wamakko on...
German Defence Ministry says it will, from Oct. 6, begin a debate on the lessons learned from the German armed forces’ 2nd decade-long mission in Afghanistan. Conclusions are also to be drawn for other missions, like in the West African country of Mali. Defence Minister, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, and NATO...
Former U.S. President Donald Trump was not included on the annual Forbes 400 ranking of the wealthiest Americans. Forbes said Trump is now worth an estimated 2.5 billion dollars, leaving him 400 million dollars short of the cutoff to make this year’s 400 list. This is contained in a...
The Federal Government has proposed to pay the sum of N75,000 per semester for undergraduates studying education courses in public institutions and N50,000 for those who enroll for a National Certificate In Education (N.C.E.) programme. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, disclosed this on Tuesday during the celebration of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Dozens of female students of the University of Maiduguri were injured following a protest over an increase in tuition fee by the management of the institution. The students were said to have embarked on a peaceful protest on Monday over the increase of tuition...
By TENEBE ANTHONIA, Lagos – The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) sustained bullish momentum on Tuesday with the market capitalisation crossing the N21 trillion mark. Specifically, the market capitalisation which opened at N20.969 trillion rose by N247 billion to close at N21.216 trillion. Cordros Research attributed the growth to foreign investors...
Ride-hailing platform, Bolt,has recently launched its food delivery service in Nigeria. Femi Akin-Laguda, Bolt Country Manager in Nigeria, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos. “We are excited to launch Bolt Food, which will allow Nigerians to order food from their favourite restaurants and receive it quickly and safely...
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is expecting harvest of new members across the country, ahead of 2023 poll. Governor Umahi said this in Abakaliki when he inaugurated the newly-elected local government chairmen of APC in the state. He charged them to scout...
Bayelsa State Government has directed Local Government Councils to speedily evolve legislations prohibiting the movement of speed boats after 7 p.m. without permit. The state’s Deputy Governor, Mr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the directive at separate meetings with traditional rulers from Southern Ijaw and Nembe Local Government Areas. He noted...
UN has appealed for support of 6.6 billion dollars to help 41 million people in danger of sliding into famine as the world currently faces unprecedented catastrophic levels of acute food insecurity. To ramp up support, UN has convened a high-level event, calling for international action in collaboration with...
Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has sent a N66 billion 2021 supplementary budget to the state’s House of Assembly for approval. His request was read at plenary in Asaba on Tuesday by the Speaker, Chief Sherriff Oborevwori. According to the governor’s request, N15.72 billion will be for Recurrent Expenditure,...
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has said Nigeria alone produces around 2,500 films a year. UNESCO disclosed this in a new report which highlighted the untapped potential in film industry in Africa. The UNESCO report said Africa’s film and audiovisual industries could create over 20 million jobs...
By BABARA KALU, Enugu – Armed hoodlums have reportedly killed no fewer than two operatives of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, while others sustained various degree of injuries during an attack in Ogurute in Enugu-Ezike, Enugu State. Confirming the incident, The state command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Daniel...