Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has condemned the practice of demolishing citizens’ homes and properties without prior notice, describing it as “unjust” and a violation of fundamental human rights. Speaking during a public engagement on Monday, Obi expressed deep concern over recent reports of forced evictions and property…
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women around the world, but it can also occur in men, though much more rarely. The good news? When found early, breast cancer is highly treatable. Knowing the facts can save lives. What Is Breast Cancer? Breast cancer happens when cells in the breast grow…
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…
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…
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…
