A mental health expert, Chioma Onyemobi, has advised journalists covering conflicts to prioritise self-care and mental well-being as they report on wars, insurgencies, communal clashes, and political unrest. Onyemobi made the call during the mental health session of the maiden HumAngle Fellowship for Reporting Conflict and Missing Persons (HCMPF), held on Wednesday in Abuja. The fellowship was organised by HumAngle in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Onyemobi, who serves as the Lead Psychologist at HumAngle, said self-care was essential for conflict reporters due to the nature of their work, which often involves examining the psychological…
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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed the death of a tricycle rider in a road traffic accident involving a Volkswagen truck at Ekoro Junction, in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos. According to him, the agency received distress calls through its 767/112 toll-free emergency lines at about 10:00 a.m. and immediately activated the State’s Emergency Response Plan from its Igando base. “Upon arrival of the LASEMA Response Team, a Volkswagen truck with registration number AGL 514 XD, loaded with…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the confirmation of its new board members following a successful screening exercise conducted by the National Assembly. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, the Head of Public Affairs at the NCC, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, said the Senate Committee on Communications approved the appointments after due consideration. According to Ukoha, Idris Olorunnimbe, representing the South-West, was confirmed as Chairman of the NCC Board. ALSO READ: Tanzania’s internet blackout costs $238m, says PIN She added that the Senate also confirmed the appointments of Maryam Bayi (North-East), Senator Ramoni Mustafa (South-West), and Ikechukwu Ugwuegede…
China and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment at the China Commodities Expo-Nigeria 2025 in Lagos, showcasing opportunities for economic cooperation and fostering deeper commercial ties between both nations. Hosted by China’s Ministry of Commerce and organised by its Trade Bureau, the Expo displayed top Chinese commodities and advanced technologies, providing a key platform for business collaboration and promoting mutual industrial development across multiple sectors. Chinese Consul-General in Lagos, Ms. Yan Yuqing, said the exhibition reflected growing confidence and cooperation, supporting Nigeria’s development in digital economy, green energy, infrastructure, and participation in the African Continental…
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed the second reading of a bill aimed at facilitating the country’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and promoting green mobility. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, sought to establish a legal framework for EV adoption, local manufacturing, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. Presenting the lead debate, Kalu said the legislation would guide Nigeria’s gradual shift from petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles to cleaner, environmentally friendly alternatives. He highlighted that the transport sector contributed 25–30 per cent of national greenhouse gas emissions, with more than 12 million registered vehicles still relying on fossil fuels.…
Cocoa farmers in Ondo State have appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to suspend and review the recently announced ₦250,000-per-hectare levy imposed on farmers operating in the state’s forest reserves, warning that the policy could cripple livelihoods and threaten the state’s position as Nigeria’s leading cocoa producer. In an open letter made available to PUNCH Online on Wednesday, the National President, Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria, Adeola Adegoke, said the new directive demanding a total of ₦250,000 per hectare from farmers operating in the state has thrown thousands of cocoa farmers into distress. In recent months, the state government introduced a…
The Senate has approved a bill prescribing up to 14 years imprisonment for educators convicted of sexually harassment of students in tertiary institutions. The move comes amid recurring reports of lecturers coercing students for grades, admission advantages and other academic favours. The bill titled Sexual Harassment of Students (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2025 (HB.1597), was presented for concurrence by the Deputy Senate Leader, Sen. Oyelola Ashiru, during Wednesday’s plenary. Ashiru explained that the bill was designed to protect students from all forms of sexual misconduct and abuse within academic environments. “While providing clear legal frameworks for the enforcement and punishment…
Niger government has procured Aluminium Sulphate and High Test Hypochlorite (HTH Chlorine) to improve water supply and address scarcity in the state. Alhaji Akilu Musa-Kuta, Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Water Resources and Dams Development, disclosed during an inspection of the items in Minna on Wednesday. 9news Nigeria reports that Aluminium sulphate is a white crystalline chemical compound commonly used in water treatment and purification while HTH Chlorine is a disinfectant used to purify water. He said the water scarcity experienced during the dry season had become worrisome, hence the need for proactive measures despite limited resources. Musa-Kuta said Gov. Umaru…
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), in collaboration with MIDAS IT,India, has donated engineering software packages valued at 17.4 million dollars to 15 Nigerian universities. The Society said the move was to boost to engineering education in Nigeria. Some of the benefiting universities includes:Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, University of Benin, University of Lagos, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University (JUSTUM) , University of Abuja, University of Maiduguri, Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara ,Kogi among others. The initiative aims to enhance practical design knowledge and promote technological competence among engineering students, particularly in the fields of civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering among…
Development partners and United Nations agencies have called for urgent reforms in Africa’s agricultural and trade policies to end the continent’s growing food insecurity. They made the call in Abuja on Wednesday at the presentation of the book “How Africa Eats: Trade, Food Security and Climate Risks” written by Prof. David Luke of the London School of Economics (LSE). The event was organised by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Luke said Africa could not overcome hunger without changing the structure of its trade and…