Between law and life: The grey realities of abortion in Nigeria
By ALU AZEGE In Nigeria today, a woman’s uterus is both a site of life and a battleground of law. The recent debate in the Senate over a bill proposing harsher penalties for abortion re-ignited a familiar national anxiety. Yet, in the midst of the tension, something important happened: the Senate demonstrated courage by stepping back […]
Force HQ orders probe into killing of officer on road traffic duty
The Force also urged motorists to exercise caution, obey traffic regulations, and maintain due care, particularly around police operational checkpoints and duty posts.
12 feared dead in Edo auto crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Wednesday confirmed the death of 12 people in an auto crash that happened in Egono near Ewu along the Benin-Auchi-Lokoja road.
Oyo Assembly passes vote of confidence in Makinde
The resolution followed a session where lawmakers reaffirmed their support for the executive under Makinde and legislative leadership under Ogundoyin.
Trump doesn’t see Iran seizure of ships as ceasefire violation – White House
US President Donald Trump does not consider Iran’s seizure of two container ships to be a ceasefire violation because the vessels are not American or Israeli, the White House said Wednesday.
Iran judiciary dismisses Trump remarks on women on death row
Iran’s judiciary on Wednesday described as “false news” remarks by US President Donald Trump that the Islamic republic had reversed a decision to execute eight women, saying they had never faced the death penalty.
