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….
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,…
