5 h. ago World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Changing the narrative on suicide

Tribune Online World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Changing the narrative on suicide TODAY is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day set apart for awareness and always observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. Annually, it is estimated that 720,000 people die by suicide worldwide; this act has devastating and […] World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Changing the narrative on suicide Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Aurora Tech Award opens doors for female founders in Nigeria

By Chinenye Anuforo   The Aurora Tech Award, in partnership with The Nest Innovation Technology Park, has unveiled the Foundry for HER Bootcamp, a virtual accelerator aimed at empowering women-led startups in Nigeria. The three-day programme, scheduled for October 15 to 17, 2025, is designed for early-stage female founders and will provide training in pitching, […] The post Aurora Tech Award opens doors for female founders in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago International Maritime Organisation’s Head To Visit Nigeria In October

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, will tour Nigerian Navy installations as well as NIMASA facilities in Lagos during his three-day working visit to Nigeria from October 2nd to 4th, 2025. The director general of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made the disclosure […]

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46 h. ago International Literacy Day 2025: Nigeria’s literacy crisis in the ‘Age of Digitalisation’

On this year’s International Literacy Day (ILD), themed “Literacy as Freedom: Bridging the Digital Divide”, the world confronts a stark read more International Literacy Day 2025: Nigeria’s literacy crisis in the ‘Age of Digitalisation’

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3 d. ago How opposition APC swept 20 out of 23 LGAs in Rivers, and hidden meaning in the landslide

By the very last day of August, 31, 2025, Cross Rivers State-born Michael Odey, chairman of the Rivers State Independent read more How opposition APC swept 20 out of 23 LGAs in Rivers, and hidden meaning in the landslide

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3 d. ago International Charity Day: Zamfara gov’s wife supports elderly, less privileged

From John Bassey, Gusau The First Lady of Zamfara State, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, through the Huriyya Dauda Lawal Initiative in collaboration with the Northern Governors’ Wives Forum, marked the 2025 International Day of Charity with an outreach to vulnerable groups in Zamfara. This year’s celebration, with the theme, “Speeding Global Generosity and Strengthening Community […] The post International Charity Day: Zamfara gov’s wife supports elderly, less privileged appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Zamfara First Lady marks International Charity day, supports elderly, less privileged 

From John Bassey, Gusau The First Lady of Zamfara State, Her Excellency Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, through the Huriyya Dauda Lawal Initiative in collaboration with the Northern Governors’ Wives Forum, marked the 2025 International Day of Charity with an outreach to vulnerable groups in Zamfara. This year’s celebration, themed “Speeding Global Generosity and Strengthening Community […] The post Zamfara First Lady marks International Charity day, supports elderly, less privileged  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Igbo Heritage Day: Clerics, monarchs, others preach peace, unity

By Simeon Mpamugoh As part of the ongoing preparations for this year’s Igbo Heritage Day Celebration organised by Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Lagos Chapter, the League of Igbo Clergy International (LICI) recently powered a parley to mirror issues on insecurity in Igboland, Igbo Unification Agenda and Igbo Heritage Day celebration 2025, among others. The event, which had […] The post Igbo Heritage Day: Clerics, monarchs, others preach peace, unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu Embarks On European Leave; Shettima Assumes Interim Duties

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday commenced a 10-day working vacation in Europe as part of his 2025 annual leave, the Presidency has announced. According to a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President departed Abuja on September 4 and will spend his annual leave between France and […] The post Tinubu Embarks On European Leave; Shettima Assumes Interim Duties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Folarin Laosun Hosts Landmark 4th Oluyole Amateur Open 2025 in Ibadan

The Oyo State capital, Ibadan, recently witnessed a landmark sporting and lifestyle moment as Folarin Laosun, Convener of the Oluyole Amateur Open and co-owner of the 350-acre eco-friendly Oluyole Golf & Country Estate with Kayode Adebayo, successfully hosted the 4th edition of the Oluyole Amateur Open 2025 at the prestigious Ibadan Golf Club. The two-day […] The post Folarin Laosun Hosts Landmark 4th Oluyole Amateur Open 2025 in Ibadan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago FG unveils strategic plan, ethical codes for traditional medicine practice in Nigeria 

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government has pledged deeper investments, stronger regulation, and international collaboration to integrate indigenous health practices into the national healthcare system. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the pledge at the commemoration of the 2025 African Traditional Medicine Day in Abuja. He restated […] The post FG unveils strategic plan, ethical codes for traditional medicine practice in Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago US Labour Day 2025: Everything you need for end of summer holiday 

Tribune Online US Labour Day 2025: Everything you need for end of summer holiday  Labour Day in the United States is here, and the holiday will see several services and offices closed. Here's everything you need to know... US Labour Day 2025: Everything you need for end of summer holiday  Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Nigeria records 16,000 suicides annually, Senator raises the alarm

Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has called for urgent legislative action to address Nigeria’s rising suicide rates, citing World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates of approximately 16,000 suicide deaths annually. The lawmaker re[resenting Cross River South made the call in Abuja, yesterday when he received members of the Suicide Prevention Advocacy Working Group, a coalition of psychiatrists, legal […] The post Nigeria records 16,000 suicides annually, Senator raises the alarm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Senator Ekpenyong Backs Bill To Decriminalise Attempted Suicide

The senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Asuquo Ekpenyong, has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the Suicide Prevention Bill currently before the Senate. The bill, which passed its first reading in February, seeks to decriminalise attempted suicide and establish a comprehensive framework for suicide prevention and mental health support in Nigeria. Ekpenyong reaffirmed his […]

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9 d. ago IAWPA To Gift Police Flags In All Commands To Mark Int’l Police Cooperation Day

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has announced its upcoming celebration of the International Day of Police Cooperation, scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. This year’s event, according to the International Spokesman of IAWPA, Amb Emmanuel Nkweke, promises to be a significant milestone in the association’s ongoing efforts to support […]

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9 d. ago Cross River Senator Backs Bill To Decriminalise Attempted Suicide

The Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Asuquo Ekpenyong, has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the Suicide Prevention Bill currently before the Senate. The bill, which passed its first reading in February, seeks to decriminalise attempted suicide and establish a comprehensive framework for suicide prevention and mental health support in Nigeria. Senator Ekpenyong reaffirmed […]

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2 w. ago Forcados, Bonny Terminals Boost Oil Output To 1.71 million bpd

Nigeria’s crude oil output has increased by 9.9 per cent in July 2025, averaging 1.71 million barrels of oil per day (bopd). This figure comprises 1.507 million bopd of crude oil and 204,864 bopd of condensates. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), in its July Production data report released on Monday, showed that operations […]

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2 w. ago LAPO MFB marks International Youth Day with NYSC empowerment initiative

LAPO Microfinance Bank has marked International Youth Day 2025 with a youth empowerment initiative at the National Youth Service Corps read more LAPO MFB marks International Youth Day with NYSC empowerment initiative

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2 w. ago US Labour Day 2025: Everything you need to plan for end of summer holiday 

Tribune Online US Labour Day 2025: Everything you need to plan for end of summer holiday  Labour Day in the United States is fast approaching, and the holiday will see several services and offices closed. US Labour Day 2025: Everything you need to plan for end of summer holiday  Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue Lawmaker Dajoh Loses Brother After Resignation As Speaker

Many political associates, friends and allies of the former speaker thronged his residence to commiserate with him over the loss. The post Benue Lawmaker Dajoh Loses Brother After Resignation As Speaker appeared first on Channels Television.

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