Nigeria Ranks Sixth Globally in Suicide Rates – Prof. Adesanmi
A Consultant Psychiatrist and Professor at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof. Adesanmi Akinsulore, has revealed that Nigeria ranks sixth globally for the highest suicide rates. He disclosed that men account for 79% of suicides, while women experience higher rates of suicidal thoughts, emphasizing the need for urgent, collective efforts to tackle the crisis, particularly among […]
Moghalu: Badenoch’s Identity Debate Is Relevant to Nigeria’s Progress
Nigerian economist and former presidential candidate Kingsley Moghalu has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding Kemi Badenoch, the British politician of Nigerian descent whose recent remarks about her Nigerian roots have sparked controversy. In a statement shared via X on Sunday, Moghalu dismissed the significance of the discourse surrounding Badenoch’s identity, stating, “Even if […]
Tinubu’s 2025 Budget Presentation Rescheduled to December 18
President Bola Tinubu’s N47.9tn 2025 budget presentation to the National Assembly, initially set for Tuesday, December 17, has been postponed to Wednesday, December 18. A source within the National Assembly confirmed the change, with an official announcement expected shortly. Senate President Godswill Akpabio had earlier announced at Thursday’s plenary that the presentation would occur on […]
Czech billionaire Kretinsky takes over Royal Mail in £3.6 billion deal
Britain’s Royal Mail set for foreign ownership as Czech billionaire Kretinsky’s EP Group takes overDeal valued at £3.6 billion ($4.5 billion) ensures Royal Mail remains headquartered in Britain and retains jobsGovernment to maintain a “golden share” with veto power over headquarters relocation and tax residency changesEP Group, which already holds a near 28% stake, promises […]
‘It’s senseless,’ Yahaya Bello denies threatening President Tinubu
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has strongly refuted claims linking him to an alleged attack on President Bola Tinubu, calling the report by the online medium Daily Excessive “senseless” and “mischievous.” Through his Director of Media, Ohiare Michael, Bello described the publication as a desperate plot by irresponsible politicians aimed at […]
Dangote Refinery Begins Exporting Petrol to 3 African Countries
The Dangote Refinery has commenced the export of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to Cameroon, Ghana, Angola, and South Africa, with diesel and jet fuel reaching international markets, including Europe. This was disclosed by Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, during a visit by Japan’s Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, Suzuki Hideo, […]
Banks Blame CBN for Worsening Cash Shortage
The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has blamed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the worsening cash shortage across the country. ASSBIFI President Olusoji Oluwole highlighted that the CBN’s failure to meet the cash demands of commercial banks, combined with retailers profiting from cash sales, has exacerbated the […]
Tinubu attracted $1bn to our free zones – OGFZA CEO
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s push for alternative energy sources has drawn over $1 billion in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) into Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority’s (OGFZA) Liberty Oil and Gas Free Zone in Akwa Ibom State within the last 17 months, according to OGFZA CEO Bamanga Jada. At a sensitization program on compressed […]
20 Tips for Safe Holiday Travel in Nigeria
As the festive season approaches, traveling in Nigeria requires more than just picking a destination—it demands careful consideration of safety due to a surge in security challenges and road accidents nationwide. Highways are often congested with vehicles, including heavily laden trucks, and patience on the road may wear thin. To ensure a secure and enjoyable […]
Trump focuses on ending the Russia-Ukraine war
United States President-elect Donald Trump has identified the Ukraine crisis as his top priority upon taking office next month. In an interview with French magazine Paris Match, Trump described the conflict between Ukraine and Russia as a critical issue, highlighting the heavy casualties on both sides with hundreds of thousands of soldiers killed. While acknowledging […]
