The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed it has launched a full-scale investigation into the alleged fatal shooting of a police officer by a soldier during a confrontation in Bauchi metropolis. According to a statement issued Saturday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the incident occurred on October 10, 2025, at…
Nigeria’s crude oil production declined by 3.09% in September 2025, falling to an average of 1.581 million barrels per day (bpd), down from 1.63 million bpd in August, according to data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). In a statement issued Saturday by its Head of Media and Strategic Communication, Eniola Akinkuotu,…
Federal Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has firmly pushed back against recent remarks by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde concerning the cost of federal road projects, asserting his seniority over the governor in both engineering practice and public administration. Umahi made the remarks on Saturday during an inspection of the Keffi segment of the…
The Igbo Women Assembly (IWA) has thrown its full weight behind the October 20 nationwide protest organized by rights activist Omoyele Sowore, demanding the unconditional release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement issued Saturday by its National President, Lolo Nneka Chimezie, the pan-Igbo women’s group praised Sowore and…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has firmly declared that the National Assembly will not tolerate any member attempting to hold the legislature “hostage,” stressing that adherence to institutional rules and internal discipline is vital to the health of Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued Saturday by his media aide, Eseme Eyiboh, titled “The Trials and Triumphs…
Starting a phone accessories business in Nigeria with less than ₦1 million is not only possible, it’s a smart and practical opportunity. With millions of smartphone users across the country constantly needing cases, chargers, screen protectors, earphones, and power banks, the demand is steady and recurring. Unlike many businesses that require large spaces, expensive equipment,…
The recent spike in cooking gas prices and widespread shortages across Nigeria have been partly blamed on a disruption in supply caused by industrial action, according to industry insiders. Bassey Essien, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), explained that the strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff…
In recent years, mental health has moved from the shadows into the spotlight. More people are talking openly about anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other conditions, and more are seeking help. But with that openness comes a big question: Are mental health medications being overprescribed… or are they still underutilized? The truth isn’t black and white….
