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NMA Raises Concern Over Mental Health Crisis Among Doctors
Kwara State chapter of Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has expressed concern over the growing mental health challenges and well-being of doctors in Nigeria. Chairman of the association, Prof. AbdulRahman Afolabi, stated this at a briefing organised on the side lines of the 2025 Annual General Meeting, AGM, titled, “Mental Health and Well-being of Doctors in Nigeria: Importance of Mental Health”,...
Ukrainian Troops Reject Territorial Concessions Over Ceasefire
As the US President, Donald Trump, and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, meet on Friday at Alaska, Ukrainian soldiers have expressed little faith in prospects of a quick ceasefire, rejecting suggestions that Kyiv should give up any of its hard-fought territory to Russia. This comes as European leaders have warned against Ukrainian borders being redrawn by force, saying it must...
Sowore Spearheads Protest To NYSC HQ Over ‘Unjust’ Treatment Of Uguamaye
Activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, yesterday led a protest to the headquarters of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Abuja, demanding the immediate release of the discharge certificate of Ms. Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a corps member whose service year was allegedly extended unjustly. The protest followed allegations of political victimisation and abuse of office by NYSC officials, sparking outrage...
INEC Set To Conduct Kogi By-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says all is now set for Saturday’s by-election in Dekina-Okura constituency of Kogi. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Kogi, Mr Oliver Agundu, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Tuesday. NAN reports that the by-election is sequel to the death of a former Deputy Speaker...
Ebem Ohafia Ban Scrap Dealers, Cultism, Fetish Practices, Issue Tough New Community Rules
The Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, HRH Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha (JP), in collaboration with the Ebem Council of Chiefs and Elders and key community stakeholders, has issued a set of strict resolutions aimed at restoring peace, order, and respect for tradition in the community. The resolutions were reached during an emergency meeting held on Saturday, August 9,...
Kogi Explores Data Usage For Informed Decision-Making In Healthcare
The Kogi State Ministry of Health has hosted the 2025 2nd Quarterly Performance Dialogue, aimed at reviewing key health indicators at the state level and exploring ways to maximise data for informed decision-making. The event was held on Monday in Lokoja and was hosted by the State Ministry of Health with support from MSI Nigerian Reproductive Choices. It brought together health...
CSO Offers Ibom Airs’ Banned Passenger Free Legal Services
A Civil Society Organisation, The Network for the Actualisation of Social Growth and Viable Development, has called for a thorough investigation into Ibom Air and regulatory authorities’ treatment of Comfort Emmanson. In a statement issued on Monday by its Head of Office, Omoniyi Akingunola, the organisation also offered to provide free legal services to Emmanson, describing her treatment as “unfair,...
NUC Approves 18 New Full-time Academic Programs In UNIJOS
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of eighteen (18) new Full-Time Academic programmes in the University of Jos, set to commence in the 2025/2026 Academic Session. This development marks a significant expansion of the University’s Academic offerings, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities and addressing the evolving needs of Students and the wider community. The approval follows a comprehensive...
Lagos Airport Grounded Over Protest
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has issued a travel advisory, warning passengers and commuters to expect significant traffic congestion on routes leading to Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos. The agency said the development was due to an ongoing protest by the Farmcraft Centre for the Blind. The demonstration, which began earlier on Monday, has severely impacted access roads to...
Ogun Govt Swears In Three New Judges
Governor Dapo Abiodun on Monday swore in three new judges into the Ogun State judiciary, charging them to be symbols of justice, shields against oppression, and proof that “right will always prevail over might.” The newly appointed judges are Justices Julius Ojikutu, who was the former Chief Registrar of the Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta; Justice Adejumoke Adewole, former Permanent...
