The Women Advocate Research and Documentation Centre has called for urgent reform of Nigeria’s abortion laws, saying criminalisation contributes to unsafe abortion and preventable maternal deaths. WARDC made the call on Monday in a statement issued to commemorate the 2026 International Safe Abortion Day, themed, “Solidarity in Action: Advance ReproductiveContinue Reading
ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has made a passionate appeal to citizens to view Nigeria as a “shared inheritance,” stressing that the nation’s future relies entirely on collective responsibility and unwavering unity. Tripod Times reports that the Governor’s message was delivered by Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele duringContinue Reading
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA — Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has sparked intense nationwide debate after asserting that Nigerians are “doing very well” and essentially “enjoying” under current petroleum pricing frameworks compared to motorists in the United Kingdom. The Governor made the remarks during the official flag-off ceremony for the “OperationContinue Reading
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has donated ₦20 million to the families of the 37 artisanal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. Atiku made the donation on Tuesday duringContinue Reading
Thélyson Orélien relied on artificial intelligence to pen his bestselling, prize-winning debut novel. The controversy erupted just hours after the 38-year-old author was officially awarded the highly coveted Prix du Roman Fnac for his critically acclaimed migration story, C’était ça ou mourir (It Was Either That or Die). A newly surfacedContinue Reading
The Presidency has responded to concerns raised by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over President Bola Tinubu’s continued absence from Nigeria, saying the President remains involved in directing the affairs of the country. Atiku had questioned who was constitutionally exercising presidential authority after Tinubu’s three-week vacation elapsed. He also citedContinue Reading
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, says it has uncovered an alleged illegal factory producing adulterated Barkas Juice in Badagry, Lagos, and arrested two women linked to the operation. According to the command, the suspects, aged 48 and 50, were arrested after about five daysContinue Reading
