Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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August 20, 2026

Tinubu approves decriminalising attempted suicide as 7,000 Nigerians take their own lives annually

The Tinubu administration has approved the amendment of the National Mental Health Act to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria.

Tinubu at FEC meeting
August 20, 2026

Corruption Proceeds: Tinubu meets EFCC chairman, housing minister on how to manage, dispose of seized properties

The meeting reviewed how to manage seized residential properties in line with the principles of transparency and accountability.

August 19, 2026

UNICEF seeks ethical reporting of children

The speakers stressed that the media could either compound children’s burdens or help protect them. 

UNICEF
August 19, 2026

Tinubu orders diversion of recovered looted funds to NELFUND

Mr Alausa commended the president for his magnanimity and dedication to education.

Tinubu and NELFUND logo.
August 19, 2026

Tinubu appoints Enitan head of civil service, tasks him on reforms 

He is currently the permanent secretary in the federal ministry of education.

Abel Enitan
August 19, 2026

WAFCON: Stakeholders seek overhaul of Nigerian footbal administration as NFF sacks Madugu

Mr Adejumo said, “If the NFF sacks the technical crew, who will sack the NFF itself.”

Super Falcons 
August 19, 2026

Beware of fertility treatment, surrogacy, ‘miracle baby’ scams in Nigeria, UK warns citizens 

“If you’re considering fertility treatment in Nigeria, exercise caution,” it said.

Pregnant women and UK emblem
August 19, 2026

NITAD seeks investment in local talents to drive national growth

Mr Mutfwang said the state government was committed to partnering with training institutions.

Nigerian Institute of Training and Development
August 19, 2026

Umahi warns contractors against abandoning project sites

Works minister David Umahi has directed contractors handling federal government road projects to remain fully active on their sites, warning against abandoning projects.

David Umahi