2 h. ago 2027: Youths Task Bagudu On Tinubu’s Reelection, Emergence Of New Candidate For Kebbi Central

A youth group, the Koko-Besse/Maiyama Progressive Youth Forum has appealed to the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu to redouble his efforts towards the 2027 reelection of President Bola Tinubu. The group noted that the minister, serving in one of the strategic sectors on President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda was better […]

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5 h. ago Rising Drug Abuse Among Youths Fuelling Kidney, Liver Diseases – Expert

A consultant pathologist at the Lagos State University College of Medicine/Teaching Hospital has expressed concern over the increasing abuse of drugs and unregulated herbal concoctions among Nigerian youths, warning that the trend is contributing to a surge in kidney, liver, and heart diseases at younger ages. Speaking on the dangers of drug misuse, Prof. Faduyile […]

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8 h. ago Behavioural disorders and depression in African children common — Expert

Tribune Online Behavioural disorders and depression in African children common — Expert GIVEN Africa’s rapidly growing youth population, there is a greater need than ever for clear rules and easily available mental health treatments to address the increased frequency of depression and behavioural disorders in children on the continent. Professor Olayinka Omigbodun, a child psychiatrist, who made a call in her inaugural lecture entitled “Our Children’s Mental […] Behavioural disorders and depression in African children common — Expert Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Nigeria’s agriculture: Starving in abundance, struggling in scarcity

Across Nigeria’s fertile lands, from Benue’s yam fields to Kano’s tomato farms, smallholder farmers rise at dawn to till the read more Nigeria’s agriculture: Starving in abundance, struggling in scarcity

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10 h. ago Drug trafficking: 3 detained Nigerian pilgrims regain freedom in Saudi Arabia

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Three Nigerian pilgrims detained by Saudi Arabia authorities over alleged drug trafficking have been released after four weeks in custody. They are Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi; Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu; and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq. Their freedom followed weeks of relentless engagements by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National […] The post Drug trafficking: 3 detained Nigerian pilgrims regain freedom in Saudi Arabia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Saudi Arabia Releases 3 Nigerian Pilgrims Wrongly Accused Of Drug Trafficking

Nigeria has secured the release of three pilgrims who were detained in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last month  over alleged drug trafficking. The freed pilgrims are Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA’s) spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, revealed this yesterday. He said their freedom followed […]

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12 h. ago Young, bold, and unafraid: Nigeria’s triple movements for change (3)

By the time 2022 arrived, the energy of Nigeria’s restless youth had already been shaped by decades of disappointments. From the stolen hopes of June 12, 1993, to the blood-soaked streets of the #EndSARS protests in 2020, a generation that had never seen a Nigeria that truly worked was now searching for something new. They […] The post Young, bold, and unafraid: Nigeria’s triple movements for change (3) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Nigerian scientist maps faster route from indigenous herbs to diabetes care

By Braide Damiete Dr. Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo is a Nigerian biochemist whose work sits at the intersection of metabolic disease, molecular pharmacology and medicinal plants. He has published widely in top indexed journals (Scientific Reports, PLOS ONE, Frontiers in Pharmacology, RSC Advances, Journal of Biomolecular Structure & Dynamics), served on editorial boards, and earned competitive […] The post Nigerian scientist maps faster route from indigenous herbs to diabetes care appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago August: Revenue allocation rises as FAAC shares N2.23trn to FG, States, LGs

Tribune Online August: Revenue allocation rises as FAAC shares N2.23trn to FG, States, LGs The gross revenue for the month stood at ₦3.64 trillion, while deductions for the cost of collection amounted to N124.84 billion.... August: Revenue allocation rises as FAAC shares N2.23trn to FG, States, LGs Tribune Online

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17 h. ago US CDC supports Nigeria on acute febrile illness surveillance

Tribune Online US CDC supports Nigeria on acute febrile illness surveillance She explained that the effort will help determine the burden, causes, and spread of diseases while improving Nigeria’s US CDC supports Nigeria on acute febrile illness surveillance Tribune Online

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18 h. ago DevEast Ignites Innovation And Youth Empowerment At 2025 Entrepreneurship Week

Enterprise Development Center, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria – 8th September 2025 DevEast hosted the 2025 edition of its Entrepreneurship Week on July 15, 16, and 18 at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), delivering a dynamic three-day event that celebrated innovation, inspired entrepreneurial thinking, and fostered mentorship among students and faculty. The […]

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19 h. ago Delta’s CleverMinds Foundation, graduates 66, targets 20,000 orphans by 2035

Sixty-six orphans and vulnerable children have graduated from the CleverMinds Educational Foundation, a youth-led initiative dedicated to providing free and read more Delta’s CleverMinds Foundation, graduates 66, targets 20,000 orphans by 2035

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21 h. ago Poor Diagnostic Capacity Driving Misdiagnosis Of Acute Fever In Nigeria – US CDC

The United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) has raised concerns that limited laboratory diagnostic capacity in Nigeria was leading to the misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis of Acute Febrile Illnesses (AFIs), resulting in inappropriate treatment and poor patient outcomes. The warning came during a media roundtable in Abuja on Wednesday, where the US […]

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24 h. ago Alleged drug trafficking: Detained Nigerian pilgrims regain freedom in Saudi Arabia 

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja    Three Nigerian pilgrims detained by Saudi Arabian authorities over alleged drug trafficking have been released after four weeks in custody. They are Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu, and Abdulhamid Saddieq.  Their freedom followed weeks of relentless engagements by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law […] The post Alleged drug trafficking: Detained Nigerian pilgrims regain freedom in Saudi Arabia  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Saudi authorities free three Nigerian pilgrims arrested for drug trafficking

Tribune Online Saudi authorities free three Nigerian pilgrims arrested for drug trafficking Saudi Arabian authorities have released three Nigerian pilgrims who had been detained in Jeddah since last month following their arrest over alleged drug trafficking. Saudi authorities free three Nigerian pilgrims arrested for drug trafficking Tribune Online

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25 h. ago UK Government funds sports program to empower vulnerable youths in Lagos

The UK government, in partnership with UK charity Clean Herts Community (CHC) and TAG International, has launched an intensive sports read more UK Government funds sports program to empower vulnerable youths in Lagos

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25 h. ago Saudi Arabia Frees Three Nigerian Pilgrims Detained For Alleged Drug Trafficking After FG Intervention

The three pilgrims were part of those whose luggage was tampered with by a drug trafficking syndicate. The post Saudi Arabia Frees Three Nigerian Pilgrims Detained For Alleged Drug Trafficking After FG Intervention appeared first on Channels Television.

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26 h. ago Nigeria Secure Release Of 3 Pilgrims Arrested For Alleged Drug Trafficking In Saudi Arabia

The Nigerian government has secured the release of three pilgrims detained in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia since last month following their arrest over alleged drug trafficking. The three Nigerians who were freed by the Saudi Arabia authorities after four weeks in custody include Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu, and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq. NDLEA’s […]

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30 h. ago Upsurge in Lassa fever cases as deaths hit 162 in August —NCDC

Tribune Online Upsurge in Lassa fever cases as deaths hit 162 in August —NCDC THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a rise in confirmed Lassa fever cases, with 162 deaths recorded across 21 states as of epidemiological week 35, spanning August 25 to 31, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has reported. The NCDC, via its official website on Tuesday, reported 10 new confirmed […] Upsurge in Lassa fever cases as deaths hit 162 in August —NCDC Tribune Online

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32 h. ago Enugu govt, 2 firms sign MoU to revamp abandoned Songhai agro project

Enugu State Government has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tribu Ltd. and Songhai Regional Centre to revamp and develop Songhai Enugu Agro Industrial project. Governor Peter Mbah said in Enugu yesterday that the partnership would breathe new life into Enugu Songhai Integrated Farm, boost food production and create jobs for the state’s teeming youths. […] The post Enugu govt, 2 firms sign MoU to revamp abandoned Songhai agro project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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