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…
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,…
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 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 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…
Minister of Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has warned that All Progressives Congress (APC) may significantly weaken its chances in the 2027 presidential election if it drops Vice President Kashim Shettima from the ticket, or fails to pick a northern Muslim to run with President Bola Tinubu in his re-election bid. Musawa spoke at a recent…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that political appointments following the 2027 general elections will be strictly reserved for party loyalists rather than technocrats or professionals. Nentawe emphasised that governance is inherently political and appointees must actively support the party that brought them to power. According to…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have risen to 26th place in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking,marking the nation’s highest position on the global list since March 2010, when Nigeria was ranked 21st.The ranking was released on Monday, January 19, 2026.Nigeria’s national team moved up 12 places from its previous position at 38th in the…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed confidence that his successor in 2031 will surpass hisown achievements, as he continues efforts to lay what he described as a “solid foundation” for thestate’s development.The governor made the remarks on Sunday, January 18, 2026 during a ground reception serviceorganised in his honour by the Assemblies of…
The Lagos State Government has arrested 281 street urchins, popularly called Omotaku, across the state in ongoing operations to restore public safety and order. In a statement on Saturday via X, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the suspects “have since been arraigned in court.” The week-long operations by the…
