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Halima Layeni Launches New Book, Dear Man, Championing Men’s Mental Health and Emotional Healing

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August 5, 2025

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Men’s Mental Health Advocate and Founder of the Life After Abuse Foundation, Halima Layeni, announces the launch of her new book titled Dear Man: If You Carry The Weight, This Is Your Invitation, a timely, heart-stirring publication that boldly addresses the often-unspoken emotional and psychological struggles of men.

At a time when the mental health crisis among men continues to grow globally, Dear Man emerges as a deeply necessary resource that offers insight, empathy, and a call to healing.

The book invites men into a brave space of reflection and unlearning where emotional honesty is not only allowed but affirmed.

Structured in three parts; The Weight of Expectations, The Inner Battles, and The Healing Journey, Dear Man is not just a book; it is a movement.

With compelling narratives, practical reflections, and hope-filled affirmations, it challenges harmful societal norms, confronts silence, and calls for a future where men are empowered to feel, heal, and thrive.

“This book was born from years of witnessing the silent suffering of men in communities, in therapy sessions, and on the streets.

Dear Man is my heartfelt letter to them.

A reminder that they are seen, heard, and worthy of emotional freedom,” said Halima Layeni, Author and Executive Director of Life After Abuse Foundation.

Dear Man is suitable for men of all ages, professionals working in mental health, educators, faith leaders, partners, parents, and anyone passionate about promoting emotional well-being among men and boys.

The book is now available for order on Selar: https://selar.com/dear-man

About the Author: Halima Layeni is a passionate men’s mental health advocate, trauma healing facilitator, and founder of the Life After Abuse Foundation.

Through her work, she has supported over 10,000 boys and men across Africa with psychosocial support, advocacy, and education.

She has received several awards for her commitment to reshaping the narrative around masculinity, mental health, and gender equity.

For media inquiries, please contact: halimalayeni@gmail.com

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CIoD appoint new DG Nolas-Alausa

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August 5, 2025

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The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD Nigeria) has announced the appointment and resumption of Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa as its new Director General/Chief Executive Officer.Dr. Nolas-Alausa succeeds Mr. Bamidele Alimi, who completed his second and final four-year term as the DG/CEO of the Institute on 31 July,2025.

He is aLearning and Development Consultant with over 22 years of leadership experience across Africa.

Dr. Nolas-Alausa brings to CIoD Nigeria a dynamic blend of strategic insight, communication expertise, and a deep commitment to institutional growth and capacity building.

The President and Chairman of the Governing Council, CIoD Nigeria, Otunba Adetunji Oyebanji, said: “On behalf of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria, I am pleased to officially welcome Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa as the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute.

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LASG declares 176 estates illegal for lacking approved layouts

Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Oluwole Sotire, disclosed that some of the identified illegal estates include Adron Homes, Elerangbe; Aina Gold Estate, Okun-Folu; Diamond Estate, Eputu; Prime Water View Garden, Ikate-Elegushi, and Royal View Estate, Ikota, among others.

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August 5, 2025

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Lagos State Government has declared 176 estates at the Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe axis of the state illegal.

He added that the illegal estates compromised the sustainable development ethos and the T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda of the government by operating without approved layouts.

Consequently, the government has given the owners a 21-day ultimatum to process their layout approvals.

The estates, which were deemed illegal due to the failure of the owners to obtain layout approvals from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, were listed in a document published by the ministry, yesterday.

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VISA: US demanding $15,000 down payment for some visitors

The funds will be returned if the applicant complies with all visa terms. If the applicant remains in the United States past the deadline, the funds will be forfeited.

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August 5, 2025

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The US State Department says that some visa applicants will soon be required to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to discourage visa overstays as part of President Donald Trump‘s crackdown on migration.

Starting later this month, the pilot program will require applicants from certain countries to pay a sum of “no less than $5,000” as collateral for the issuance of their visa.

The funds will be returned if the applicant complies with all visa terms. If the applicant remains in the United States past the deadline, the funds will be forfeited.

“Consular officers may require covered nonimmigrant visa applicants to post a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition of visa issuance,” the agency said in a notice to be published Tuesday in the US Federal Register.

The 12-month program would only affect foreign nationals from countries considered to have “high visa overstay rates” based on a 2023 Department of Homeland Security report, the notice said.