A political aspirant, Mrs. Lola Fadipe, has revealed that she has been experiencing mental health symptoms but avoided visiting a psychiatric clinic due to fear of stigma. Fadipe, a retired senior civil servant, told reporters on Tuesday in Lagos that societal perceptions around mental health deterred her from seeking care, as she feared it could jeopardize her prospective political appointment. “Society presumes that anyone who visits a psychiatric clinic has a mental illness. Because of this, I declined going to the clinic as I did not want my political aspiration to be at risk,” she said. She added, “I do…
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The Pan African Alliance for Small and Medium Scale Industries (PAOSMI) has called for the development of sustainable, quality-focused cassava industries to strengthen Africa’s food security and industrial growth. Dr. Henry Emejuo, PAOSMI Chairman and Director-General, made the call at the 2nd Africa Cassava Conference (ACC 2025) in Abuja, themed “Building Sustainable and Quality-Driven Cassava Industries in Africa.” He said the conference aimed to unlock cassava’s full industrial potential, emphasizing a holistic approach that integrates science, policy, finance, and enterprise to strengthen value chains from farm to factory and from factory to market. “At PAOSMI, we prioritize value addition and…
The Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Malaria (BACATMA) says it has provided free malaria treatment to two million children in the last five months. Dr. Adamu Sambo, Executive Chairman of the agency, disclosed this on Tuesday in Bauchi during the inauguration of the Malaria Insecticide Spraying and Larval Source Management (LSM) exercise. He said the large-scale treatment campaign reflected the government’s commitment to protecting vulnerable populations and reducing the malaria burden in the state. “The massive treatment outreach targets primarily children under five years, who remain the most vulnerable to the disease and its…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has condemned the attack on Government Girls School in Maga, Kebbi State, which led to the killing of the vice-principal and the reported abduction of 25 students. UNICEF expressed its condemnation in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja and signed by its Communication Specialist, Sussan Akila. Akila described the incident as “a stark reminder” of the urgent need to protect children, schools and education personnel. “We stand with the affected community at this difficult time. Our heartfelt condolences go to those who have lost loved ones, and we wish a full recovery for…
Seplat Energy Plc, a leading Nigerian indigenous energy company, has trained and empowered 25 journalists in Imo State with digital storytelling skills. Seplat’s Corporate Communications Manager, Mr. Stanley Opara, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday in Owerri. The two-day capacity-building workshop brought together print and electronic media practitioners from across the state for intensive training designed to enhance their digital writing and communication skills. In her opening remarks, the company’s Director of External Affairs and Social Performance, Mrs. Chioma Afe, reaffirmed Seplat Energy’s commitment to fostering media partnerships that promote transparency, accountability and national development. She emphasized the company’s role…
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will continue to engage producers of table water and bread to ensure the delivery of safe and quality products in the South-East. The agency’s Director, South-East Zone, Dr. Festus Ukadike, stated this on Tuesday in Enugu during the NAFDAC Stakeholders’ Sensitisation Forum for Producers of Table/Packaged Water and Bread Products. Ukadike said NAFDAC had made significant progress in sanitising the water and bread production sectors in the past year, but noted that more work was still needed. “The table water industry and baked goods are vital parts of…
Zedcrest Wealth, a digital wealth management and investment firm, on Tuesday launched a new user-friendly learning platform, Zedcrest Academy, aimed at democratizing investment knowledge and strengthening financial literacy among Nigerians. The Group Managing Director of Zedcrest Wealth, Mr Adedayo Amzat, announced the initiative during the unveiling ceremony in Lagos. Amzat said the platform was designed to empower citizens — from the financially excluded to seasoned professionals — by helping them better manage their personal and business finances. He noted that inadequate financial knowledge remained a major cause of business failures in the country. “A very simple pronouncement by the Central…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Transparency International–Nigeria, has asked the National Assembly to raise the proposed women’s recruitment quota in the Nigeria Police Act (Amendment) Bill from 15% to a minimum of 30%. CISLAC said the adjustment aligns with African Union and ECOWAS benchmarks on gender inclusion and reflects Nigeria’s National Policy on Women, which recommends a 30% reservation for women in appointments. Executive Director Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani made the call at a Public Hearing organized by the House Committee on Police Affairs on Monday, 17 November 2025, represented by Senior Programme Officer Gimba Suleiman Hassan, Esq.…
The Kaduna State Commissioner for Health, Umma K. Ahmed, has praised the Kaduna Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transformation Services (IMPACT) Project for earning the position of best-performing state in the country. Speaking at a one-day meeting of the IMPACT Steering Committee held at Bafra Hotel, Kaduna, the Commissioner—represented by the Director of Medical Services, Dr. Jonathan Gejare—said the milestone reflects the collective effort of all stakeholders. She added that the success would not have been possible without the steadfast support of the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, whose investments in the health…
The Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) has cautioned Nigerians against careless oral habits, saying the mouth is a sensitive organ that must be properly cared for. President of the association, Dr Emedom Elias, gave the advice while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the ongoing 58th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the association in Abuja. Elias warned against the practice of using the teeth to open bottle drinks, noting that such acts could cause tooth fractures or gum tears. He said these injuries often progress into more serious conditions with severe consequences for oral health. He…