The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has expressed deep concern over the growing incidence of suicidal behaviours among Nigerians. Commemorating the 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day in Dutse, Jigawa State, NOA Director Ahmad Tijuana highlighted the urgent need to raise awareness and break the stigma surrounding suicide. “The day aims to increase public understanding of suicidal …
Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, Afegbua Rashid, has directed the commanders of Ikom and Obubra Area Commands to dislodge restive youths who have taken over the Ikom–Obubra federal highway. The order followed violent clashes between youths in Alesi and Obubra communities in Cross River Central, which escalated in the past week. The youths …
For years, students at LEA Pilot Science Primary School and LEA Primary School Phase Three in Gwagwalada, Abuja, faced the daily struggle of carrying their books in one hand and shame in the other. With the school’s toilets abandoned, children had no choice but to memorize lessons while also memorizing the paths to the bush, …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has instructed pilots not to fly passengers who behave unruly, in a bid to strengthen safety and discipline in the aviation sector. Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, announced the directive on Wednesday during a meeting with all domestic airlines in Abuja. “Pilots …
Imo State Police have launched a full investigation into a tragic road accident that killed 12 members of the Jehovah’s Witness community on Sunday night, September 7, along the Owerri–Onitsha Expressway. The victims were traveling from Anambra State to Agwu village. Police spokesperson Henry Okoye, who confirmed the incident, explained that a gas tanker driving …
Armed troops patrolled Kathmandu on Wednesday, setting up checkpoints and stopping vehicles after police failed to control days of violent protests. Soldiers spread through key government areas, marking the first military intervention since the unrest began. Police confirmed the arrest of 21 people for looting shops and offices as chaos deepened. READ ALSO: 7 Groundbreaking …
The Global Sumud Flotilla, an international activist convoy seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza, reported a second drone attack on its vessels while docked in Tunisia. Organisers said the British-flagged Alma was hit late Tuesday night in the Sidi Bou Said port. Security footage showed passengers shouting “fire” as flaming projectiles struck the deck, …
Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) signed an agreement Tuesday in Cairo to restart cooperation, including steps toward resuming inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities. The announcement came after a meeting involving Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. The development comes as France, Germany, …
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu as France’s new prime minister, a day after the National Assembly ousted François Bayrou’s government in a vote of confidence. Lecornu, 39, has been tasked with consulting political parties to secure agreement on the country’s next budget. A former conservative who joined Macron’s party in …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued three children from a violent domestic situation and arrested their 45-year-old father, Mr David Tersoo, who was armed with a pump-action gun. The development was announced in Abuja through a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh. According to the statement, on …
