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Survey: Low Pay, Work Stress Pushing Women Journalists to Consider Quitting Job

Mata Media Organisation and Mata Media Foundation are calling for greater attention to the mental health and wellbeing of women journalists following an exploratory survey of 58 women journalists across Northern Nigeria. The survey, “Silent Burdens, Shared Strengths: Understanding Mental Health, Stigma and Systems of Care Among Women Journalists in Northern Nigeria,” examined work-related stress,…

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Japan gov't study warns smartphones keep children sitting too long

TOKYO (Kyodo9 -- Children should be careful not to spend too much time sitting, with a Japanese health ministry research team warning that long screen

  • Excessive smartphone usage leads to increased sedentary behavior in children.
  • Study advises limiting screen time to 2 hours per day.
  • Recommendations include standing activities and regular breaks from sitting.

Power outage disrupts services at Abuja hospital

Patients seeking medical attention at Maitama District Hospital, Abuja, were left waiting in darkness on Saturday morning after a power outage disrupted activities at the public health facility. Our correspondent, who visited the hospital at about 9:30am on Saturday, October 10, 2026, observed patients seated in waiting areas without…

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