Suicide has quietly emerged as one of the most pressing challenges facing Nigerian youths today. Recent reports have shown that suicide among the youths is no longer an isolated health concern; it has become a silent crisis with far-reaching implications for national development. Globally, over 703,000 people die by suicide each year, and Nigeria contributes significantly to this troubling statistic. Officially, the national suicide rate stands at 6.9 per 100,000 people (2019), but the true figure is likely much higher due to stigma, cultural silence, and underreporting. Among young Nigerians, particularly students, research shows that 8–22% have contemplated suicide, while…
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Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has told government workers in the state to accept digital change or risk being left behind. He gave this message during the launch of a three-day training program called the e-Government Capacity Building Programme, which aims to modernize how the state government works using technology. The training took place from August 20th to 22nd at the Enugu State College of Education (Technical), with 110 government officials learning how to use digital tools in their jobs. The program was organized through a partnership between the Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, the Korea International…
Nigeria’s top military officer, General Christopher Musa, has called for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help fight terrorism in Africa. Speaking at the Africa Chief of Defence Staff Conference in Abuja, Nigeria, on Monday, General Musa encouraged other African military leaders to invest in AI to combat terrorist groups such as Boko Haram, ISWAP, Al-Qaeda, and Al-Shabaab. He explained that because security threats in Africa are changing, it is necessary to use digital tools to fight enemies who are often hard to see and target. “The way wars are fought is changing. Today’s threats are not just traditional…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State branch, has warned that it may go on a solidarity strike if the Lagos State Government does not resolve the salary crisis affecting doctors. In a communiqué released after an Emergency General Meeting (EGM) held virtually on Friday, August 15, 2025, the association said it would fully support the Medical Guild if it embarks on an indefinite strike. The NMA stressed that the state government must refund deductions made from doctors’ July salaries and also pay August salaries in full by August 25. The communiqué was signed by NMA Lagos Chairman, Dr. Babajide…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast rainy and thundery conditions across the country from Monday through Wednesday. According to the agency, thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are expected over parts of Jigawa, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, and Katsina on Monday morning, with afternoon rains extending to Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba. “Flash floods are possible in Bauchi, Jigawa, Katsina, Kaduna, and Kano States during this period,” NiMet warned. In the central states, including Niger, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Plateau, and Nasarawa, morning cloudiness with light to moderate rainfall is expected, with a high risk of flooding in parts…
The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has commended the Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) for launching “Project Bridge,” a $2 billion initiative to build a nationwide fiber-optic backbone. ATCON President, Mr. Tony Emoekpere, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the project, a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), is designed to connect all 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and local government areas with 90,000 km of fiber cables. He explained that the project would not replace existing infrastructure but complement it, creating a more resilient and redundant network. “Right now, most…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched a probe into banks, insurance firms, pension companies, gaming operators and brokers suspected of breaching the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations at the NDPC, Babatunde Bamigboye, said on Monday in Abuja that compliance notices had already been issued to some organisations. According to him, the affected firms must, within 21 days, show evidence of filing their 2024 NDPA compliance audit returns, appointing a Data Protection Officer, and putting in place adequate technical and organisational safeguards. They are also required to show proof of registration as…
The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has joined hands with the Environmental and Public Health Practitioners Association of Nigeria (EPHPAN) to address environmental and public health challenges across the country. The Registrar of EHCON, Dr. Yakubu Baba, announced this during a strategic meeting with the association’s executive officers in Abuja. The meeting was themed “Strengthening Collaboration for Environmental and Public Health in Nigeria.” Dr. Baba explained that the partnership will improve coordination, promote best practices, and help deliver sustainable environmental and public health services to Nigerians. He described the collaboration as “a landmark moment,” saying it fits into President…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has destroyed more than 75,000 kilograms of skunk in operations across forests in Edo, Delta, Ondo, and Taraba States. The agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, announced this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He explained that on August 20, NDLEA officers cleared 14,233 kilograms of skunk from four farms measuring over 5 hectares in Ebule forest, Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State. The next day, August 21, in Delta State, NDLEA operatives with military support destroyed 25,500 kilograms of skunk found on four farms covering 10.2 hectares in Emu-Obiogu…
At least seven people lost their lives in two different road accidents that happened in Ebonyi State over the weekend. The crashes took place at Ezzamgbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area, near the permanent site of Ebonyi State University (EBSU), and at Nwanwu junction in Izzi Local Government Area. The Ezzamgbo accident, which happened on Saturday, involved a commercial bus carrying passengers from Benue State to Onitsha, Anambra State, and a 911 truck transporting sachet water from Enugu to Abakaliki. An eyewitness, Ezechi Onwe, told reporters that many lives were lost in the collision. He blamed the accident on the Ishieke…