Nigerian men
23 Jan
The rising incidence of prostate cancer in Nigeria, as highlighted in a recent report, underscores a critical public health challenge.
9 Jun 2024
Even after agreeing to share his struggles with mental health with us, Titi Adeoti* would still not want his real name to appear in print. He prefers anonymity to “protect” himself from possible ridicule and the stigma that the Nigerian society attaches to mental illnesses. “It is hard enough to have these battles rage in…
11 May 2024
A recent conversation on the social media platform ‘X’ on the nature of the relationship between Kenyan women and Nigerian men has been trending. According to the X account called Omo Naija, some Kenyan women are scamming Nigerian men by pretending to love them. The Allegations The ‘X’ user alleges that these women go to…
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The trial of several prominent Tunisian opposition figures accused of national security offences is set to begin Tuesday, with rights groups denouncing the case as politically motivated. The around 40 high-profile defendants include former diplomats, politicians, lawyers and media figures, some of whom have been outspoken critics of President Kais Saied. The charges against them…
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Iran said Turkey's criticism of its foreign policy risked worsening ties between the neighbouring countries, after Islamist rebels allied with Ankara ousted Syria's Bashar al-Assad. In an interview with Al Jazeera in February, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Iran risked plunging the Middle East into "disorder". Iran leads the so-called "axis of resistance" against…
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Barcelona face Benfica on Wednesday in a Champions League last 16 first leg clash with their status as one of Europe's elite sides restored, midfielder Pedri Gonzalez playing a key role in their revival. Hansi Flick's side have been hailed as the most entertaining in the competition and the Canary Islander's genius and creativity fuels…
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A Philippines FA-50 fighter jet and its two-man crew are missing after flying in support of ground forces fighting communist rebels in the southern Mindanao region, a military official said Tuesday. Air force spokeswoman Colonel Consuelo Castillo said the jet was flying "over land" on the way to its target area when it went missing…
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Global Rights Nigeria has attributed the unending security crisis in the Northwest to the non-inclusion of critical stakeholders, including women and People Living with Disabilities (PWDs), in peacebuilding initiatives in the region. The Executive Director of Global Rights Nigeria, Abiodun Baiyewu, at the Northwest Regional Conference on Women, Peace, and Security held yesterday in Abuja,…
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The European Union (EU) has stated that the rights of women, children, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are central to sustainable
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Lema Tefera's voice broke as he described losing four children to malaria in just one month -- deaths that could likely have been prevented if not for the conflict in Ethiopia's Oromia region. "There was no malaria medication and treatment in our village due to the fighting," the farmer told AFP by phone. Africa accounts…
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The Institute for Strategic Development and International Studies (ISDIS), in collaboration with the University of Nigeria Business School (UNNBS), has unveiled a suite of specialized certification courses to address operational risks and skill gaps in the financial services industry. It also explained that the programs would provide a structured learning pathway for professionals seeking to…
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Pope Francis, hospitalised with penuemonia in both lungs, slept "all night long and continues to rest" after suffering two bouts of acute respiratory failure, the Vatican said on Tuesday. The 88-year-old pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with bronchitis, which developed into pneumonia in both lungs, sparking alarm across the globe.…
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A renowned academic and former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola has applauded Nigeria's significant role in championing cultural diversity across the African continent. Okebulola, the Director of the Institute for African Culture and International Understanding (IACIU), gave the commendation in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja.…