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The core features of bipolar disorder episodes of mania, hypomania, and depression can affect anyone. However, women are more likely to experience depressive episodes, rapid cycling, anxiety, and hormonal influences, while men more often present with earlier-onset mania, impulsive behavior, and substance misuse Women and men can both develop Bipolar Disorder, but research suggests there are important differences in how it appears, how often certain symptoms occur, how it is diagnosed, and how it is managed. While everyone's experience is unique, understanding these patterns can help people recognize symptoms earlier and seek appropriate care. Although the overall prevalence of bipolar disorder is roughly the same in men and women, research suggests that it affects people differently based on their biological sex, including the types of symptoms they experience, when they develop the condition, and more. It’s important to note that biological sex (the physical aspects of being male ...

The Borno State Government has successfully reintegrated 720 repentant insurgents who completed the state’s deradicalisation, rehabilitation, and reintegration program back into society. The Boko Haram insurgency, which began in 2009, has caused widespread displacement and loss of life across Nigeria’s North-East, making rehabilitation and reintegration programs a key part of broader efforts to restore stability in the region. About 720 former insurgents completed the rehabilitation and reintegration programs in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce violence and support long-term peace in Nigeria’s North-East. Some of the former fighters shared why they surrendered, was when they realised that the violence carried out by the groups was not consistent with the religious objectives they had been told they were fighting for, makes them convinced  to leave the insurgency.  Brigadier General Ishaq Abdullahi (retd.), Special Adviser on Security to Governor Zul...

The administration of President Bola Tinubu has repeatedly pledged to prioritise national security, describing it as a prerequisite for economic growth and social stability. Since assuming office in May 2023, the Federal Government has approved increased funding for the armed forces, procured military hardware and intensified intelligence driven operations aimed at combating insurgency, banditry and other forms of violent crimes. Security analysts say the creation of a national security emergency fund, if sustained, could provide additional fiscal support for urgent security interventions, especially as the country continues to battle evolving threats across different regions. About N500bn was deducted from the Federation Account Allocation Committee revenue for May 2026 to fund a national security emergency intervention, multiple sources familiar with the development According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Auditor...

“I have consistently maintained that borrowing, in itself, is not a bad thing. Every nation borrows. The critical issue is not the act of borrowing, but what the borrowed funds are used for and whether citizens can clearly see and measure the impact of such borrowing in their daily lives. “There is a lot to learn in the open and transparent manner in which South Africa handled its recently secured $1 billion loan from the New Development Bank, with a clearly defined purpose. “This is indeed what accountable borrowing should look like; the purpose is clear, the projects are identifiable, and the expected benefits to citizens are measurable. Such investments directly improve living conditions, enhance productivity, and stimulate economic growth. “In Nigeria, however, the opposite is the case: public debt has risen dramatically under the current administration, and its deployment is shrouded in secrecy from the people who will indeed pay back the loan. Today, our total public debt has inc...

The Executive Chairman of Iru-Victoria Island Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Aminat Oluwakemi Alabi, has intensified efforts to improve environmental sanitation and strengthen compliance with environmental regulations across the council area. As part of the administration’s renewed commitment to creating a cleaner and healthier environment, the Chairman directed the Supervisor for Environment, Hon. Adetimi Durojaiye, in collaboration with the Environmental Health Services Department headed by Sanitarian Mayowa Aminu, to enhance environmental monitoring, inspection, and enforcement activities within the LCDA. In compliance with the directive, environmental officials recently conducted a comprehensive re-inspection exercise around the Lekki Phase 1 Bridge corridor near the AP Filling Station. The exercise was aimed at evaluating the environmental condition of the area and ensuring adherence to established sanitation standards. Meanwhile, the cou...

The Federal Government has identified 470 gazetted and legally protected grazing reserves for the rehabilitation and resettlement of pastoralists, as part of efforts to end the era of cattle roaming the streets of Abuja, Lagos and other parts of the country. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, disclosed this on Arise News, while speaking on the implementation of the National Dairy Policy Framework and plans to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector. According to him, relocating herders into these reserves will strengthen disease surveillance, breed improvement and animal health management. Asked whether Nigerians should expect an end to cattle roaming the streets in cities, the minister replied in affirmative, adding that open grazing was no longer sustainable, as long-distance cattle movement contributes significantly to low productivity and the inability to meet domestic dairy demand. He said: “We are sensitising pastoralists to adopt a sedentary lifestyle. Once they sett...