Nigeria’s Senate President Akpabio Tackles Critics over Electoral Act
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, yesterday fired back at opposition political parties, civil society organisations, and other non-governmental organisations over the barrage of criticisms trailing the Senate’s rejection of compulsory electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.The Senate president vowed that the Red Chamber would not be cowed…
IPOB Officially Cancels Sit-At-Home in the Southeast
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra has said that its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, ordered the total cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home across the South-East, with effect from February 9, 2026. This was disclosed by the IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful, in a press statement issued on Sunday. He added that the directive came directly from Kanu….
National Cancer Prevention: Why Early Action Matters
Every year, millions lose their battle to cancer. But many of these deaths are preventable. What is Cancer?Cancer is when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, invading healthy tissues and organs. Cancer is a major public health challenge. So, why does prevention matter? Why Prevention Matters Now.Globally, cancer causes millions of deaths annually. In Nigeria, over 120,000…
The Unseen Struggle: A Story of Maternal Care in Nigeria
In Nigeria, stories like these are painfully common. A woman in need of an emergency C-section is wheeled into a hospital. The doctors are ready. The operating room is available, but the surgery is delayed because her husband hesitates to sign the consent form. He is overwhelmed by the cost of the procedure. Every passing…
Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After State Visit In Turkey
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following his state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. The Airbus A330 conveying the President arrived at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at 8:55 p.m. on Saturday. Tinubu’s arrival was confirmed in a terse notice issued to State House correspondents by the Presidency…
Ebonyi Killings: Gov Sacks Commissioner And Traditional Rulers
The Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has ordered the removal of traditional rulers in the Amasiri clan of Afikpo Local Government Area and directed the withdrawal of their staff of office. He also sacked the Commissioner for Tertiary Education from the area, Prof. Amari Omaka, and dissolved the entire political and traditional leadership structure of…
Living in the Shadows: Mental Health Struggles in Nigeria
If you live in Nigeria, chances are you know someone struggling with mental health, or maybe you are that person. Mental disorders affect thoughts, emotions, and behavior, including conditions like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors. There is rarely a single cause; biological, psychological, and social factors, along with substance abuse,…
“We Had to Drink Water from the Sea”: The Untold Story of Migrant Deaths in the Sahel
A Journey Through Danger. A recent post by a man who migrated to Europe via the Sahel lingered in my mind long after I read it. He described how conditions deteriorated so badly during the journey that they resorted to drinking their urine to ease their thirst temporarily.Such risks might suggest people fleeing active war…
Gulf States Reevaluate Western Universities Over Ideology and Security Concerns
Gulf countries, including the UAE, are reassessing scholarships for students at Western universities amid concerns over campus incidents linked to extremist ideologies. Officials are increasingly weighing not just academic quality but also the ideological environment students encounter abroad. Campus Ideology Under Review In a recent policy shift, the UAE removed British universities from its list…
Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Price, As MRS To Sell At N839 Per Litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced an upward adjustment in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol with MRS Oil Nigeria Plc retail outlets now selling petrol at N839 per litre nationwide. The adjustment follows the conclusion of a temporary festive price support intervention introduced by the Refinery to cushion Nigerians during…
