The arrest of a 19-year-old woman in Kebbi State over the alleged theft of a newborn has raised a disturbing question that goes beyond the crime itself: how much pressure can young women face to prove that they are becoming mothers? Khadija Ibrahim, a resident of Rikoto in Zuru Local Government Area, was arrested on…
The grand finale of the 163rd Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL 2026) in Port Harcourt ended with an eye-catching aerial rescue demonstration that quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the event. During the July 6 celebration, attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, senior military officials and thousands of spectators, the Nigerian Army…
The Federal Government has clarified that no final decision has been taken to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) iconic khaki uniform with locally made Adire fabric, following widespread public speculation. The debate began after the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, spoke about ongoing reforms to the NYSC during a television interview, where…
The Nigerian Senate has ordered the arrest of the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. This is over an alleged failure to account for about ₦210 trillion flagged in audit queries covering the company’s financial records between 2017 and 2023. The order was issued by the…
