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One party state: Tinubu on same page with PDP, other parties - Saraki
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has said President Bola Tinubu and the opposition parties are on the same page. Saraki was reacting to Tinubu’s remark that he is not for a one-party state. There have been claims that Tinubu was moving Nigeria towards a party state, following recent defections to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Some of the defectors had blamed the crisis in their various parties for their decision to join the ruling party.
Men and boys do cry! Engaging with men’s mental health, By Margaret Uddin-Ojeahere
… it is high time we discard the archaic slogan and replace it with, “men and boys do cry,” and begin to push narratives that support this. It is also important to acknowledge that boys and men experience emotional and physical pain, often in ways that go largely unnoticed or unacknowledged. Therefore, societies should know, in order to recognise and address disparities in responses to trauma, regardless of gender.
Nigeria’s Yemisi Akintoye earns continental honour as CAF unveils record team of officials
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the list of match officials for the upcoming CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024, with Nigeria’s Yemisi Akintoye standing tall among the 46 selected referees, assistant referees, and VAR officials.
HT Syndication: Men and boys do cry! Engaging with men's mental health, By Margaret Uddin-Ojeahere
Posted On: 2025-06-13 Posted By: Premium Times Health & Lifestyle Real Estate & Construction Premium Times Nigeria, June 13 -- June is considered men's mental health awareness month in some parts of the world. A simple interpretation of this is that there ought to be increasing awareness of men's mental health on all days or most days in June. The questions now are: Is there a need for conversations around men's mental health and should it be limited to a particular time of the year?
UK To Recruit 300,000 Doctors, Nurses, Health Workers
The UK government is set to recruit over 300,000 new doctors and nurses in the largest single expansion in National Health Service (NHS) history, as part of a series of plans to improve the health service. CBN limits contactless payments to N50,000 daily The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has placed a N50,000 daily limit on contactless payments through bank accounts or digital wallets.
Toyota Motor’s global production rises to record high for May
Global sales saw an uptick of 10.1 percent in May to 838,478 units, with the number rising for a fourth straight month, Toyota said. Robust demand from countries including Indonesia and the Philippines, as well as decent sales in India, saw exports increase 46.7 percent to 141,774 units, Toyota also said. Looking ahead, Toyota said for the first time in the year... The post Toyota Motor s global production rises to record high for May appeared first on African News Agency.
Anti-Corruption Bureau powers back in focus
Matemba is answering charges of corrupt use of power of the Office of Solicitor General at the Economic and Financial Crimes Court in Lilongwe. He is accused of receiving $10,000 as an advantage for vetting a food rations contract for businessman Zuneth Sattar’ s firm Xaviar Limited. Parliament then quickly moved to amend the CPA to give ACB powers to prosecute... The post Anti-Corruption Bureau powers back in focus appeared first on African News Agency.
Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN Y ello Care Graduates Over a Hundred Youths in Digital Entrepreneurship
Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN Y ello Care Graduates Over a Hundred Youths in Digital Entrepreneurship
Happy Seychelles National Day: Celebrating 47 years of independence
Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan wishes a Happy National Day to all Seychellois citizens as the island nation celebrates 47 years of its independence on Thursday, June 29. In his message, Ramkalawan said that the government is working really hard to establish the appropriate infrastructure in the country and announced the building of a new modern... The post Happy Seychelles National Day: Celebrating 47 years of independence appeared first on African News Agency.
Vietnam’s CPI up 3.29 pct in 6 months
HANOI, June 29-- Vietnam s consumer price index in the first six months of this year went up by 3.29 percent year on year, as the country s core inflation rose by 4.74 percent, the country s General Statistics Office said on Thursday. In the six-month period, items posting the most significant price hikes include education with a 7.95 percent rise, housing and... The post Vietnam s CPI up 3.29 pct in 6 months appeared first on African News Agency.
Wike Delivered Tinubu, Fit To Lead Rivers APC - Party Chieftain
Wike Delivered Tinubu, Fit To Lead Rivers APC - Party Chieftain
Uganda: Uganda to Sell Power to South Sudan Despite Blackouts Back Home
Uganda: Uganda to Sell Power to South Sudan Despite Blackouts Back Home
Preach peaceful coexistence, Buni tells monarchs
Preach peaceful coexistence, Buni tells monarchs
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index opens slightly higher
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opens slightly higher
Zulum hails Tinubu, military for hitch free celebration in Borno
Zulum hails Tinubu, military for hitch free celebration in Borno
Kinshasa guarantees it will host the Francophone Games
Kinshasa guarantees it will host the Francophone Games
City of Joburg official who tried to extort money from Shoprite store sentenced
City of Joburg official who tried to extort money from Shoprite store sentenced
Naira Stable Against US Dollar at Black Market, P2P
By Dipo Olowookere The exchange rate of the Naira to the US Dollar was stable at the black market and the peer-to-date (P2P) segments of the foreign exchange (FX) market on Wednesday. Yesterday, the Nigerian economy was shut down due to the two-day public holiday declared by the federal government to celebrate Eid-el Kabir. The [ ] The post Naira Stable Against US Dollar at Black Market, P2P appeared first on Business Post Nigeria.
My Position On Violence In Kogi Politics Not As ACF Chairman, Aduku Clarifies
My Position On Violence In Kogi Politics Not As ACF Chairman, Aduku Clarifies
Gov Radda Appoints Agency Heads In Katsina
Gov Radda Appoints Agency Heads In Katsina
Dreadful Submarine Tragedy Puts Titanic Adventures On Hold: Ghostly Site Might Remain Off-Limits For Years
According to The Post, The Explorers Club has stated that they are not aware of any current plans for scientific exploratory missions to the Titanic s final resting place, which is located 12,500 feet beneath the ocean s surface. Among its esteemed members was Hamish Harding, who tragically lost his life in the Titan submersible incident, which claimed the lives...
Cremonese chief provides update on Rangers pursuit of Cyriel DessersÂ
Cremonese chief provides update on Rangers pursuit of Cyriel DessersÂ
JUST IN: Tinubu meets traditional rulers in Ogun State
JUST IN: Tinubu meets traditional rulers in Ogun State
Delta gov sacks boards of commissions, parastatals, agencies
Delta gov sacks boards of commissions, parastatals, agencies
S. Korean manufacturers’ business sentiment unchanged in June
SEOUL, June 29-- Sentiment among South Korean manufacturers over the economic situation was unchanged this month amid the lingering worry about an economic slump, central bank data showed Thursday. The business survey index for manufacturers stood at 73 in June, unchanged compared to the previous month, according to the Bank of Korea. It was based on a survey of... The post S. Korean manufacturers business sentiment unchanged in June appeared first on African News Agency.
S. Korea, Japan agree to resume currency swap deal for 3 years
SEOUL, June 29-- South Korea and Japan on Thursday agreed to resume their bilateral currency swap deal for three years, according to the South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance. Under the agreement, South Korea will be allowed to exchange 10 billion U.S. dollars worth of its domestic currency for the equivalent amount of the greenback owned by Japan. The post S. Korea, Japan agree to resume currency swap deal for 3 years appeared first on African News Agency.
Pork prices in China higher last week
BEIJING, June 29-- Pork prices in China registered a week-on-week increase from June 19 to 25, official data shows. During the period, the average pork price tracked by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs was at 15.28 yuan per kilogram, up 0.1 percent from the previous week. The ministry attributed the slight price rise last week to the increased demand... The post Pork prices in China higher last week appeared first on African News Agency.
MTN Gets Recognition As Champion For Gender Equality In Workplace
MTN Gets Recognition As Champion For Gender Equality In Workplace
ADB approves 1 bln USD loan to support low-carbon public transport in Philippines
MANILA, June 29-- The Asian Development Bank on Thursday approved a loan of 1 billion U.S. dollars to help establish a city-wide public transport project in the Philippines Davao City. The project is the first in the country to deploy electric bus fleets at scale in support of the Philippines efforts to reduce greenhouse gases and promote climate action. The post ADB approves 1 bln USD loan to support low-carbon public transport in Philippines appeared first on African News Agency.
Namibia: Bank Windhoek Highlights Role in Economic Growth
Namibia: Bank Windhoek Highlights Role in Economic Growth
Eastern Cape rapists sentenced to life imprisonment in separate cases
Eastern Cape rapists sentenced to life imprisonment in separate cases
Ex-Rwandan military policeman found guilty of genocide by Paris court
Ex-Rwandan military policeman found guilty of genocide by Paris court
I d break the bank for Osimhen - Piers Morgan urges Arsenal to sign world-class striker Â
I d break the bank for Osimhen - Piers Morgan urges Arsenal to sign world-class striker Â
16 injured when passenger train hits truck, partially derails in U.S. California
LOS ANGELES, June 28-- Sixteen people were injured on Wednesday when a passenger train collided with a water truck blocking the tracks and partially derailed in the western U.S. state of California, authorities said. The accident happened at around 11:15 a.m. local time in Moorpark, a city in Ventura County in Southern California, said Amtrak, the national... The post 16 injured when passenger train hits truck, partially derails in U.S. California appeared first on African News Agency.
Niger: Muslims - Price Hikes Dampen Eid Celebration
Niger: Muslims - Price Hikes Dampen Eid Celebration
5 African Banks Embrace Seamless Cross-border Trade Payments
5 African Banks Embrace Seamless Cross-border Trade Payments
Peace Must Return To All Kaduna Troubled Communities - Gov Sani
Peace Must Return To All Kaduna Troubled Communities - Gov Sani
Uganda: Mubaje Calls for Interest-Free Solutions to Poverty
Uganda: Mubaje Calls for Interest-Free Solutions to Poverty
Legislative Group Commends Akpabio Over Okonkwo’s Appointment As Chief Of Staff
Legislative Group Commends Akpabio Over Okonkwo's Appointment As Chief Of Staff
Australian births hit record high in 2021
CANBERRA, June 29-- A record number of babies were born in Australia in 2021, government data has revealed. According to a new report published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare on Thursday, there were 315,705 births in Australia in 2021.. We continue to see a consistent downward trend in the number of women who smoke while pregnant, AIHW... The post Australian births hit record high in 2021 appeared first on African News Agency.
Nigeria: Lone Man Repairs Highway in Ogun to Save Motorists From Gridlock
Nigeria: Lone Man Repairs Highway in Ogun to Save Motorists From Gridlock
Vietnam’s GDP grows 3.72 pct in H1
HANOI, June 29-- Vietnam recorded a modest year-on-year GDP growth of 3.72 percent in the first half of this year, the second lowest in the same period in 2011-2023, the country s General Statistics Office announced Thursday. In the second quarter alone, Vietnam posted a GDP growth of 4.14 percent, also the second lowest in the same period in 2011-2023. The lowest... The post Vietnam s GDP grows 3.72 pct in H1 appeared first on African News Agency.
Financial Inclusion: Google Cloud, Moniepoint Partner To Empower Underbanked Businesses
Financial Inclusion: Google Cloud, Moniepoint Partner To Empower Underbanked Businesses
The Global Mental Health Action Network Annual Meeting
The Global Mental Health Action Network (GMHAN) is proud to announce its annual meeting, from June 28-29 in Cape Town, South Africa. The event brings together over 150 physically present stakeholders as well as nearly 500 online participants working on mental health from around the world. This important event aims to foster networking, collaboration, and [ ] The post The Global Mental Health Action Network Annual Meeting appeared first on African News Agency.
Tanzania: Dar, Beijing Hold Talks to Boost Information Technology
Tanzania: Dar, Beijing Hold Talks to Boost Information Technology
Rapist linked via DNA sentenced to life in prison
Rapist linked via DNA sentenced to life in prison
Interview: China’s Aiko Solar eyes bigger presence in Japan’s high-end market
TOKYO, June 29-- Chinese solar cell manufacturer Aiko Solar is looking to reach more customers in Japan with its highly-efficient solar modules, aiming for a bigger presence in the country s residential and commercial markets. So far, progress in Japan has been better than expected, Zhao Hongbi, the general manager of Aiko Solar s businesses in Japan and the... The post Interview: China s Aiko Solar eyes bigger presence in Japan s high-end market appeared first on African News Agency.
Titan Wreckage Recovered From Sea Floor With Human Remains
Titan Wreckage Recovered From Sea Floor With Human Remains
Feature: Chinese-made medical materials fuel hospital needs in Afghanistan
KABUL, June 29-- Amid increasing demand for medical materials, Afghan hospitals are thankful for having access to cheap and fine medical materials and equipment imported from China. Established in 2017, the Afghan Surgical Corporation Company, with 16 domestic shareholders, mostly focuses on the import of surgical equipment and medical materials of better... The post Feature: Chinese-made medical materials fuel hospital needs in Afghanistan appeared first on African News Agency.
South African court rules against government over ending permits for nearly 200,000 Zimbabweans
South African court rules against government over ending permits for nearly 200,000 Zimbabweans
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