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Yaba Psychiatric Hospital urges early intervention, end to mental health stigma
Stigma The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, has called for early intervention and an end to mental health stigma to improve access to care.
Its...
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World Bank targets $5.79bn private financing for Nigeria, projects 850,000 jobs
The World Bank Group says it is helping to mobilise up to 5.79 billion dollars in private financing to accelerate Nigeria’s economic transformation, expand...
POLITICS
Mbah, Nnaji, Ohaa, 13 others make INEC list for Enugu governorship
Enugu Governorship
Gov. Peter Mbah, former Minister, Chief Uchenna Nnaji, and former Federal Permanent Secretary, Chief Chinyeaka Ohaa, are among 16 candidates listed for...
Otti urges Abia residents to reject election-season politicians’ promises
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has urged voters to resist financial and material inducements from politicians, warning that such offers could undermine the state’s...
2027: PDP engages INEC over omitted candidates
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is engaging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to resolve the omission of some of its candidates...
METRO
Insecurity: Stakeholder explains why telecoms restoration is crucial in Birnin Gwari,...
Insecurity: Stakeholder explains why telecoms restoration is crucial in Birnin Gwari, other Kaduna communities
Telecoms
A rural enterprise advocate, Hassan Yakubu, has appealed to Gov....
Lagos targets 3,000MW electricity supply
L-R: Prof. Franklin Ngwu of Strategic Management and Governance, Lagos Business School (LBS); Ronald Adams, Vice President, Deepwater Assets/Managing Director Shell Nigeria Exploration and...
Shettima departs Ethiopia after nutrition leadership exchange forum
) Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Addis Ababa for Abuja after attending the Nigeria–Ethiopia Nutrition Leadership Exchange Forum.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
NATIONAL
Ibrahim pushes continuous UN reform, stronger accountability
Chairman of the UN Administrative and Budgetary Committee, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, has called for continuous reform of the United Nations, saying institutional...
Tinubu visits Oba of Lagos, receives prayers, counsels
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, at Iga Idunganran Palace, Lagos Island.
The...
President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day address to the nation
President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day address to the nation – News Agency of Nigeria
FROM REFORM TO PROSPERITY: INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY...
SPORTS
Breakthrough Academy to develop young football talents in Kano – CEO
Hajiya Hida Gadar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and coach of Breakthrough Football Academy, Kano, says the academy will focus on identifying, nurturing and developing...
Depleted Super Eagles hold Russia to 3-3 draw
Depleted Super Eagles hold Russia to 3-3 draw
Super Eagles
The Super Eagles of Nigeria held Russia to a 3-3 draw in an international friendly in...
NLO Cup league format to guarantee more home, way fixtures
Football
The Nationwide League One (NLO) has introduced a home-and-away league format for its revamped NLO Cup to provide participating clubs with more competitive...
OPINION
An agronomist, Dr. Oluwaseun Adesanmi, on Sunday, urged chairmen of Local...
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otun-Ekiti, Adesanmi said food inflation would not be severe if every LGA engaged in the...
Nigerian Democracy at 27: Experts seek reforms to unlock economic potential
Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic governance, stakeholders across critical sectors of the economy say the next phase of the nation’s development must...
Expert wants improved border management in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity
An expert in trade operations, Dr Eugene Nweke, has urged the Federal Government to improve on border management and inter-agency collaboration to address the...
ENTERTAINMENT
Nollywood film “Her Daughters’ Mother” selected for Film Africa 2026
Film
Nollywood drama ,‘Her Daughters’ Mother’, has been selected for Film Africa 2026, scheduled to hold in London from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1
The...
Ayra Starr becomes first African female artiste to headline NFL halftime...
Show
Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has become the first African artiste to headline a National Football League (NFL) International Games...
‘Dress Fela’ showcases afrobeat legend’s fashion influence
Fela
Different styles of dresses inspired by Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, were showcased on Saturday at the ‘Dress Fela’ fashion show in Lagos.
The event,...
CELEBRITIES
Ooni, welcomes baby girl with Olori Oluwatosin
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has welcomed the birth of a baby girl with his wife, Olori Oluwatosin Ogunwusi.
This is contained...
Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours.
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in...
Fans celebrate Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw at 55.
Fans of iconic Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have celebrated her birthday as she marks 55.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ace...
CRIME
Police detain suspects for vandalism, theft of solar streetlight in Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu State has detained five suspects in three separate operations involving alleged vandalism and theft of public infrastructure.
The infrastructure vandalised...
Driver, 20, allegedly crushes police officer to death in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended a 20-year-old driver who allegedly knocked down and dragged a police officer for several metres during...
NDLEA, UAE’s NDEA sign MoU to deepen anti-narcotics cooperation
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Drug Enforcement Authority (NDEA) of the United...
LAW & JUSTICE
NBA Ibadan to boycott Oyo judiciary’s New Legal Year ceremony
NBA Ibadan to boycott Oyo judiciary’s New Legal Year ceremony
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan Branch, has announced a boycott of all activities for...
ICPC tracks 14 projects worth N431.8m in Sokoto
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday tracked 14 projects valued at approximately N431.8 million across Sokoto state.
The News...
Security remains bedrock of economic growth – CP tells NIPSS delegation
) The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu-Bakori, has identified security as the bedrock of economic growth.
Adamu-Bakori stated this when he...
