Nigeria’s child-brides need saving. Even though it is the 21st century where education and scientific advancements have changed the face of modern society, age-old customs and traditions continue to encourage the practice of child-marriage.

An Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Thursday granted a 65-year-old businessman, Mr Akinola Ikudola, divorce from his wife, Funsho, on grounds that she got pregnant for another man while still living with him. The President of the Court, Mr Adeniyi Koledoye, said that it was proper for both parties to go their separate ways […]

By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has declared its readiness for the November 6 Governorship election in Anambra state, dismissing fears of a possible declaration of a sit-at-home by separatists. It announced its plan to deploy six helicopters in the state to provide aerial patrol, surveillance and support for ground forces during […]

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr Tony Olofu, has vowed that the command, in collaboration with other security agencies, will deal with the killers of Dr Chike Akunyili. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dr Akunyili, who was killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen, was the husband of the late Director-General of the National […]

A High Court in Lokoja on Wednesday sentenced a middle-aged man, Danladi Ichado to death by hanging for stabbing two women to death. Delivering judgment, Justice Nicodemus Awulu, held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt that the convict was presumed to have intended to kill the women based on the weapon he used. The […]