Meta Platforms, TikTok and YouTube will go on trial this week over claims that their platforms fuel youth addiction and harm mental health. The case marks a new phase in the debate over children’s screen time and social media use. The bellwether trial will take place at the California Superior Court in Los Angeles County. …
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has revealed a dramatic increase in the number of men reporting gender-based violence, with cases rising to nearly 8,000 in 2025, up from about 300 in previous years. The figures were disclosed by the agency’s Head of Community Services, Damilare Adewusi, during the 2025 International Men’s …
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 …
