By Abdullahi Maku A mental health expert, Mr Samuel Junaidu, has advised Nigerians not to dismiss persistent sleep difficulties, saying chronic insomnia could indicate underlying mental or physical health problems requiring prompt medical attention. Junaidu, a psychiatric expert at the Behavioural Monitoring Unit (BMU), Karu General Hospital, Abuja, gave theContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (ASPT) and other electoral stakeholders have urged Nigerians to actively protect their votes during the 2027 general elections. They made the call in Abuja during a public hearing themed, ‘2023 Presidential Election and Preparation for the 2027 General Elections.’Continue Reading
By Safia Abdulrahman A medical doctor at a Dei-Dei hospital in Abuja, Dr Ummusalma Faruk, has urged Nigerians to pay closer attention to their lifestyle and dietary habits to general health, warning that several preventable risk factors could increase the risk of kidney disease and eventual kidney failure. She madeContinue Reading
By Kennedy Sheyin The Nigerian Navy has called on Nigerians to join the government, and other related institutions in the efforts made to preserve lakes in the nation. The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, made the call on Thursday, at the World Lake Day celebration eventContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala A new batch of 67 Nigerians arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, via South African Airways on Wednesday night. The repatriation was facilitated by a group of well-meaning private individuals. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)reports that 83 Nigerians were previously repatriated with the supportContinue Reading
By Justina Auta A nationwide voters’ preference survey has revealed that Nigerians are increasingly willing to elect women, young people and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), provided they are considered competent, qualified and possess credible leadership track records. The findings are contained in Nigeria’s first nationally representative Voters’ Preference Survey (VPS),Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that every vote will count in the 2027 general elections, saying the commission is committed to consolidating the nation’s democratic governance. INEC Deputy Director of Voter Education and Planning, Mrs Magdalene Aku, gave the assurance onContinue Reading
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta A cryptocurrency expert, Sunusi Ali, has urged young Nigerians to acquire adequate knowledge of blockchain technology and risk management before investing in digital assets. Ali gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, while highlighting strategies forContinue Reading
By Safia Abdulrahman Dr Marvelous Idemudia, a medical doctor at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Clinic, has expressed concern over the growing number of young Nigerians being diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes. Idemudia, who made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), saidContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to the Federal Government’s comprehensive reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), supporting the skills-based approach while raising concerns about implementation, funding, infrastructure and sustainability nationwide. Respondents who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday saidContinue Reading
