The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that more than 116 million people are estimated to be living with mental health conditions in Africa. The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti said this in Abuja in a message to mark the 2022 World Mental Health Day which has the theme, “Make Mental Health and Wellbeing for All a Global Priority”. According to her, the day provides an opportunity to draw attention to Africa’s large and growing burden of mental health conditions, with children and adolescents most impacted. “The theme serves as a reminder that after nearly three years, the…
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On Tuesday, 4th October 2022, my Alma Matter, my means of livelihood, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria was 60 years. As we fondly call it, the great ABU has transformed from a regional citadel of learning to the most cosmopolitan, diverse, nationalist breeding ground for the intelligentsia. Thanks to its founding fathers who had a clear vision of how knowledge could conquer the world without firing a shot. Their vision made them realize achieving excellence in education requires merit, hard work, and dedication. There should be no room for nepotism, racism, tribalism, and religious inclination. This vision became the central…
The complex of Kogi State House of Assembly, located at Crusher Area of Lokoja, the state capital has been razed by fire. The fire incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, destroyed the roof of the Chamber and caused damage to the floor of the house The Speaker of the house, Mathew Kolawole, and the state Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara could not disclose the cause of the fire, when they visited the complex. Kolawole however said that he suspects sabotage. “We should leave security people to do their work and give us a report going forward,” the…
By Stanley Ihedigbo, Lagos Polaris Bank has commenced a nationwide savings campaign tagged: Polaris ‘Save & Win’ Promo to give away millions of Naira in cash rewards to its loyal and prospective customers who would partake and emerge winners in the promo. Four millionaires will emerge alongside 4,379 Nigerians who will be rewarded with other cash gifts from N100,000.00 up to N500,000.00 per person in a monthly, quarterly and special draws over a period of 12 months. The ‘Save & Win’ promo is aimed at making millionaires of everyday Nigerians by encouraging current customers of the Bank to grow their…
Some Northern Christian leaders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) along with some Northern Muslim political leaders have threatened to dump the party over its same-faith presidential ticket. The Christian and Muslim leaders are led by a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal and ex-Minister of Water Resources during the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mukhari Shagari. In a communiqué jointly signed by Dogara and Shagari after a consultative meeting held in Abuja on Saturday, they agreed to focus on issues that will unite them as a…
Bandits in the early hours of Sunday, invaded two communities in Lapai local government area of Niger state, killed 15 farmers and abducted many others. The bandits, who reportedly invaded Ebbo and Evuti communities on 75 motorcycles with each carrying three passengers, started shooting sporadically resulting in the death of killing of 15 people. When ASHENEWS contacted, the state Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Emmanuel Umar said he had not received any report in that regard.
The youth leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Igboeze South local government area of Enugu state, Lucky Okechukwu has been killed by terrorists, PUNCH has reported. Although the state Police command had not confirmed the incident, it was reliably gathered that the victim was shot dead Saturday night in the Unadu area. A chieftain of the main opposition party in the state, who didn’t want his name mentioned because he was not authorised to speak for the party confirmed the incident. “Yes, it is true. I don’t know his real name but we received information that he was…
Former acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu has revealed that his exit from the anti-corruption agency was an act of corruption fighting back. Magu made the assertion at an award ceremony organised in his honour by Northern Female Students Association in Abuja on Sunday. “I am a victim of corruption fighting back; but I am happy that recent events are revealing the truth to Nigerians,” he said. Magu who was represented by his son, Mr Mohammad-Saeed Ibrahim-Magu thanked the association for conferring on him the award of “Achiever per Excellence’’ and said that…
The Police Commissioner in Borno, Mr Abdu Umar has said that 389 policemen paid the supreme price and 450 others injured in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency from 2011 to date. He said that over 24 police barracks and 30 stations razed or destroyed, while several fighting equipments carted away or destroyed by the terrorists. Umar made this known on Saturday during the inauguration of the newly constructed Police Station and barracks at Beneshiek, headquarters of Kaga Local Government Area of the state. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba-Alkali inaugurated the edifice as part of his working visit…
Organizers of the 2022 Campus Journalism Awards (CJA@5) have unveiled members of the screening committee. The jury, including Olarewanju Oyedeji, Damilola Olufemi , Nafisat Bello, Samad Uthman and Alfred Olufemi, will screen the entries and pick deserving winners and runners up, a statement by the CEO of YouthDigest, Gidado Yushau on Sunday said. “Through their vast professional experience in the media industry, they will help hone the prodigious journalism skills of the prospective awardees and other campus journalists,” the statement reads. More information on Youths Digest Campus Journalism Initiative can be accessed at www.YouthsDigest.org