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….
Abortion remains one of the most polarizing issues in global public health and policy. While debates often center on morality or legality, the lived consequences of abortion restrictions on women’s physical, mental, and socioeconomic well-being are profound and often overlooked. Restrictive laws do not eliminate abortions; instead, they drive them underground, placing women’s lives at…
Prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has issued a strong warning that the Southwest region will not support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 if his administration continues on its current path of economic mismanagement and governance failure. The message was conveyed in a statement released by Alhaji Abass Olaniyi,…
Furnishing a home in Lagos doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Across the city, from the mainland to the island, there are vibrant markets where everyday Nigerians, students, young families, landlords, and small business owners find everything they need for daily living at prices that won’t break the bank. These aren’t just places to shop;…
Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has stated that over 90% of Nigerians working in the informal sector are too poor to afford taxation, describing their daily struggle as one of mere survival rather than profit-making. Oyedele made the remarks during a roundtable session with journalists, policy analysts, and…
