“Many survivors of these horrific experiences are now pregnant by their rapists … and several reportedly wish to terminate these unwanted pregnancies,” he said. But in Nigeria, abortion is only legal when the life of the woman is at risk, Zeid said, warning that a lack of access would only add to the horrendous suffering the former captives had been through.

The Lagos State Government has issued a 21 day ultimatum to motorcycle (Okada) and tricycle riders to vacate the restricted routes or face the full wrath of the law. This was made known to newsmen by the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello after a consultative meeting with the leadership of the various associations of both the motorcycle and tricycle riders in the State.

ABUJA—–Justice Gabriel Kolawole of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has halted moves by the federal government to extradite Senator Buruji Kashamu to the United States of America, USA, to face drug related charges.

“Nigeria farmers have not had it well in terms of having a farmer as their minister that will pilot affairs of the ministry and having rural farmers at heart when making policies.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – The war of words between Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State and the former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala continued on Wednesday as the Comrade Governor challenged the former minister to explain what happened to the $4.1 billion she presented in her last report. Apart from the afore mentioned […]

Kwankwaso’s Attorney, Barrister Okechukwu Eze Wednesday told a Kano High court sitting in Gezawa that how EFCC threat of arrest of former Governor of Kano, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has confined him to his residence in Abuja

Some teachers in public schools in Kwara on Wednesday said they may start boycotting classes if the two months salaries owed them were not paid. The teachers, who spoke with newsmen in separate interviews across the state, expressed worry at the development.

Hollywood A-list couple, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, on Tuesday announced plans to divorce, a day after their 10th wedding anniversary. “After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce.

Two suicide bombers on Wednesday morning accidentally blew up themselves at Molai Leprosy/General Hospital and about 100 metres away from a locally established market, living both suicide bombers dead with two innocent people injured as many residents including admitted patients and hospital workers scamper for safety.

To anyone who accuses the 79-year-old of corruption, Blatter has a clear response. “I will answer: Do you understand this word at all which you use? Anyone who accuses me of being corrupt must first of all prove it to me,” he insisted.