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
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the armed robbery and killing of the wife of a serving police officer at Wuro Shie Quarters, Gombe. The suspects, identified as 20-year-old Muhammad Bashir Sale, alias “Full”, and 18-year-old Musa Sale Ahmad, alias “Abba”, were arrested onContinue 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
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has explained how candidates who have submitted complaints through its online support platform can access their existing support tickets. The examination body provided the guidance in an explainer video, outlining five steps candidates can follow to check the status of complaints they haveContinue Reading
The Lagos State Police Command has sealed a suspected illegal factory allegedly used to produce and package adulterated alcoholic drinks in the Badagry area of the state. The command also arrested a 48-year-old man, Anaebo Hilary, at the suspected factory located in Yafin, Badagry, Lagos State. The development was disclosedContinue 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
