Abuja: The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday declared that former Benue Governor Gabriel Suswam and his former Commissioner for Finance, Omadachi Oklobia, have a case to answer in the N3.1 billion fraud charge against them. Justice Peter Lifu, delivering the ruling on the no-case submission by Suswam and Oklobia, stated that the prosecution had […]
Day: July 23, 2025
Suicide and Brain Injury Drive Urgent Mental Health Reform Plea in Nigeria
Abuja: Nigerian experts in psychiatry, neurosurgery, and child neurology are urging urgent reforms as suicide and traumatic brain injury devastate the nation’s youth and cripple its workforce. During a webinar on Wednesday by the Child Neurology Society of Nigeria, experts warned that suicide and brain trauma are silent epidemics threatening Nigeria’s development and youth. According […]
Expert Recommends Ginger Drinks for Diabetics
Bauchi: Dr Ayuba Mugana, an endocrinologist based in Bauchi, has recommended ginger drink as a healthy option for diabetic patients, citing its digestive and overall health benefits. According to News Agency of Nigeria, in an interview on Wednesday in Bauchi, Mugana highlighted the numerous medicinal properties of ginger, particularly for individuals managing diabetes. He noted […]
Lagos Unveils 150 CNG Trucks to Boost Food Logistics
Lagos: Lagos State has inaugurated about 150 40-feet trucks to ease food logistics in and out of the state. The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, inaugurated the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered trucks at the launch of the N500 billion ‘Produce for Lagos’ Offtake Guarantee Fund and Programme. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
Nigeria Unveils Youth Mapping Report on Food Systems
Abuja: The National Food Systems Task Team, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has unveiled Nigeria’s inaugural comprehensive report mapping the engagement of over 6,000 young individuals in the nation’s food systems. This landmark report was launched during the first-ever Youth in Food Systems Convening in Abuja on Wednesday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the […]