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In an incident that has triggered widespread outrage and renewed concern over illegal adoption networks, officers of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested a 23-year-old woman for allegedly selling her one-month-old baby girl for the sum of two million naira. The arrest occurred in the Ido Local Government Area, situated on the outskirts of […]

For decades across many Nigerian healthcare facilities, the sight of an anxious expectant father pacing the corridors outside a delivery room has been the norm. Traditionally separated from the birth process by cultural beliefs and hospital policies, men were often treated as passive bystanders whose primary responsibility ended at handling the logistics and paying medical […]

Nigeria has achieved a 22 percent decrease in mortality rates across participating maternity facilities from 2024 through August 2026, marking a notable milestone in efforts to curb infant and maternal fatalities. This progress stems from the Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII), an intervention concentrating resources on 172 local government areas experiencing the […]

Securing admission to study Law (LL.B) in a top-tier Nigerian university remains one of the most fiercely competitive academic journeys in the country. Year after year, tens of thousands of secondary school leavers and direct-entry candidates vie for a limited number of slots approved by the Council of Legal Education and the National Universities Commission […]

Nigeria’s youth football structure suffered a monumental setback as the Golden Eaglets crashed out of contention for the upcoming Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations and, by extension, the FIFA U-17 World Cup. The agonizing exit was confirmed following a tense 1-1 stalemate against Côte d’Ivoire in the decisive stages of the WAFU-B regional qualifying tournament. […]

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has called on members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the nation’s capital to embrace entrepreneurship, acquire practical vocational skills, and actively drive socioeconomic progress across Nigeria. Addressing corps members during an orientation engagement in Abuja, officials of the administration emphasized that the contemporary economic climate […]

In an inspiring display of vitality and solidarity, staff members across various Secretariats, Departments, and Agencies under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) gathered in Abuja to participate in a comprehensive fitness exercise. Designed to champion healthy living among civil servants, the event also served as a platform for workers to renew their collective commitment […]

In an intentional drive to restore order, visual harmony, and regulatory compliance within the nation’s capital, the Department of Outdoor Advertisement and Signage (DOAS) has deepened its operational partnership with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command. This strategic alliance represents a crucial milestone in the administration’s broader vision to sanitize public spaces and enforce […]

In a decisive move to bolster disaster prevention and streamline crisis communication across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has initiated plans to deepen its institutional collaboration with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Abuja. The strategic alignment aims to harness the broad reach of public service broadcasting to promote proactive […]

Key players in Nigeria’s energy landscape met on Wednesday in the nation’s capital to review the execution of the Electricity Act 2023 and chart a course toward resilient, sustainable power markets nationwide. Hosted at the State House Banquet Hall inside the Presidential Villa, the two-day National Workshop on the Electricity Act 2023 was organized through […]

Violent unrest erupted across France over the weekend as escalating public anger over inflation and economic hardship collided with an impending parliamentary showdown over the national budget. Demonstrators clashed with authorities, targeted grocery chains and high-end storefronts for looting, and vandalized or torched municipal structures in multiple metropolitan areas. The chaos comes on the heels […]

Pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree remains one of the most competitive and prestigious academic paths in Nigeria. For prospective law candidates, parents, and academic counselors, selecting the right institution involves far more than simply scoring high marks in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The most critical factor is ensuring that the chosen […]