Nigeria’s mental health crisis, affecting 50 million, worsens as state apathy stalls the National Mental Health and Substance Abuse Act, fuelling tragic student suicides.
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The Lagos State government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), says 2,213 girls suffered various forms of violence between September 2024 and August 2025
Ms Dauda said the day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to ensure that every girl has equal access to education.Â
Emmanuel Muoka, PCC federal commissioner in Anambra, said in Awka on Saturday that the free services were part of its 50th Anniversary celebrations.
The prosecutor, ASP Adegoke Ademigbuji, told the court that the offence was committed in August 2024 at a secondary school in Ijeshatedo, Lagos.
The Nigeria Police Force has sparked outrage after referring to Nigerians as its “customers” in a post celebrating Customer Service Week on Thursday.
“This unlawful action amounts not only to breach of contract but to an attempted economic murder and financial strangulation of a loyal customer,” Mr Ume stated.
This decision follows widespread concerns and outcry from residents who expressed dissatisfaction with the new levy, according to a statement on Friday.
The presiding judge adjourned the hearing on his bail application to October 16.
Mr Sowore announced the planned protest on Wednesday, stating that he had set aside political differences to unite with figures across party lines.
