The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has stressed the need to make mental health care affordable and accessible to young Nigerians, warning that the cost of professional support often prevents young people from seeking help when they need it. The association also called for the integration of mental health services i…

By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has activated more than 1,400 primary healthcare centres, PHCs, across the country to provide primary eye care services as part of efforts to expand access to quality eye care and reduce avoidable blindness. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr…

…execution, his attorneys pointed to the failed execution of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike, who survived two doses of pentobarbital on Sept. 30, arguing that the same drug Texas planned to use could pose similar risks. "Texas should not be eager to follow in Tennessee's footsteps; a stay would keep that from h…

…spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group targeted King Khalid Airport with "a number of unmanned aerial vehicles, which caused a disruption to airport traffic." Flight tracking service FlightRadar24 recorded temporary and repeated airspace closures around the airport following the strike.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking new…

…saying, “The kidnapped graduates have been released. The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, confirmed this in a telephone conversation at about 5.00 pm today (Wednesday).” He stated this in a statement issued by his media aide, Adeola Oloko, in Ibadan. A parent to one of the victims, Alhaja Alimot Akande, said, “We can…

Ireland's Department of Justice published visa decisions for applications processed through its Abuja mission for the week of September 28 to October 4, 2026Dozens of Nigerian applicants received decisions, with a significant number of applications either approved or refused during the periodThe published list contains…

Death row inmate Christa Pike has revealed what she remembers of her botched execution attempt in her first words after losing consciousness during the ordeal last week. Pike, 50, woke up on Tuesday, October 6, but remains in critical condition after being injected with two doses of the lethal drug pentobarbital. The T…

…Oloko. Oloko, who spoke with DAILY POST, noted that the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, called the traditional ruler and informed him of the release. Oloko said, ‘The prospective members of NYSC who were abducted have been released. “The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, confirmed this in a telephone con…

…substitute against Norway and subsequently learning that he would not start against Denmark. In a lengthy statement, Ronaldo accepted responsibility for leaving the camp while also giving his version of the dispute with Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus. “The Portuguese Football Federation must assess the consequences of…

…secured qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals, are scheduled to face Denmark in November amidst ongoing uncertainty over their captain's international status.

…and vaccinations before deployment. During his 2013 trial, Hasan admitted being the gunman and said he believed he was protecting Muslims and the Taliban in Afghanistan, according to the BBC. He apologised for "any mistakes" he had made.Hasan is one of four inmates on the US military's death row, according to the repor…

…Wednesday, as the head coach appeared to confirm the forward would not start against Denmark in the Nations League. It came after Ronaldo had been left on the bench for the entirety of the 2-1 win over Norway last weekend.

…attention. In Ebonyi State, officers arrested a suspected criminal at a hideout in Ezenmahi Village, Onicha Local Government Area, recovering a locally made single-barrel short gun. Enugu detectives, meanwhile, arrested a suspect over the alleged killing of a 16-year-old boy. Police said the victim’s body, a stick alle…

…Correction, Frank Strada, is set to resign following the failed execution of death row inmate Christa Pike, who survived two attempts to administer lethal injections and was left critically ill.Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Strada's departure on Saturday, October 3, as an independent review gets underway into t…

…head coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo left camp before their UEFA Nations League clash with Denmark on Thursday, after Jesus left him on the bench for the Croatia game. Fernandes was then appointed as captain after the 41-year-old’s exit. The Manchester United skipper has now publicly addressed the issue. “I spoke with Crist…

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has granted clemency to 27 inmates in correctional facilities across the state to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. This brings the number of beneficiaries of his administration’s clemency interventions to more than 500. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed M…

…include spouses, dependent children under 31, parents and grandparents 55 and over, and unmarried siblings after they have been granted citizenship.An Antigua and Barbuda passport, for instance, offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 150 destinations, including Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK and Schengen area…

…from Wirtz. Wirtz danced through a maze of legs in the box and hit the post, before an unmarked Bischof smashed the ball in on the rebound. The game continued in the same vein after the break, as Germany continued to pin Serbia back into their own final third. Juventus’s Nick Woltemade should have doubled the lead on 5…

…the team’s training camp in Copenhagen ahead of the UEFA Nations League clash with Denmark. Ronaldo’s departure came after a period of uncertainty over his role under Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus. The 41-year-old forward remained on the bench during Portugal’s 2–1 victory over Norway and subsequently missed a traini…

…the realisation of a major new economic frontier for Ogun State and Nigeria. Kayode Akinmade: $10bn investment puts Ogun, NNPC partnership, project at centre of coastal economy

By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to take greater responsibility for the country’s development by supporting efforts to build a peaceful, productive and prosperous nation. The Deputy Director, Communication and Media,…

Denmark head coach Brian Riemer has expressed concerns that Portugal will face a huge problem when Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football. Ronaldo has served as a fundamental component of the Portugal national team for over two decades. Now 41, his departure from professional football appears imminent as…

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…Under the measure, student visa applications from nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan are refused, while Afghan nationals applying for Skilled Worker visas from outside the UK are also affected. The government says the restriction is linked to high numbers and proportions of visa holders from the affe…

The United States Supreme Court has rejected a last-minute bid by death row inmate Christa Pike to halt her execution in Tennessee, clearing the way for her lethal injection on Wednesday. Pike, 50, is scheduled to be executed at 11:00 EDT (15:00 GMT) at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tennessee, fo…