UNICEF Warns 20 Million Nigerian Women Affected by FGM
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says about 20 million women in Nigeria between the ages of 15 and 49 have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), describing the country as one of the most affected globally. The Chief of Child Protection at UNICEF, Mona Aika, disclosed this on Tuesday in Ilorin, Kwara State, during a […]
Kerala Firecracker Blast Kills 13 in Factory Explosion
At least 13 people have been killed and several others injured in a firecracker factory explosion in India’s southern state of Kerala, officials have confirmed. The blast occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Thrissur district, where around 40 workers were reportedly assembling firecrackers in a cluster of temporary sheds ahead of an upcoming Hindu festival. Five […]
South Korea Jet Crash Blamed on In-Flight Filming
South Korean authorities have concluded that a 2021 mid-air collision between two fighter jets was caused by pilots attempting to take photos and record videos during flight, according to a report released by the country’s Board of Audit and Inspection. The incident occurred during a training mission over Daegu in central South Korea involving two […]
Analyst Warns INEC Trust Crisis May Affect 2027 Polls
A political analyst at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Murtala Muhammad, has warned that growing doubts about the neutrality of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could deepen political divisions and trigger more election-related litigation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in an interview with Daily Post, Muhammad said recent developments, including […]
Ogun Police Strengthen Security Agency Collaboration
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, has held a series of strategic meetings with key security agencies in the state to strengthen inter-agency cooperation and improve coordinated responses to security challenges. The engagements, which took place on April 21, were disclosed in a statement released Tuesday via the official platform of the Ogun […]
Nigeria, AU Step Up Water, Sanitation Access Drive
Nigeria and the African Union Commission have stepped up collaboration to accelerate access to safe water and sanitation across Africa following a high-level engagement with the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) in Abuja. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, received a delegation from the African Union Commission led by Director for Sustainable […]
Bandits Kill Two, Kidnap Police Inspector in Zamfara
Armed bandits have killed two people and abducted a police inspector during an attack along the Birnin Magaji–Kaura Namoda Road in Zamfara State, security sources said. The incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. on April 19 when about 100 gunmen, reportedly armed with AK-47 rifles, blocked the road between Gidan Malam Haruna and Gidan Katare in […]
Fire Service Warns Over Unsafe Rooftop Solar Installations
The Federal Fire Service in Gombe State has warned residents about the risks associated with poorly installed rooftop solar power systems, citing a rise in fire outbreaks and electrical hazards linked to substandard installations. In a safety advisory issued on Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, ASF Bashir Muazu, said the increasing use of solar energy in […]
Court Strikes Out Contempt Case Against INEC Chairman
The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a contempt charge seeking to commit the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to prison over alleged disobedience of a court order. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik dismissed the application on Tuesday after the applicant, Edozie Njoku, failed to diligently prosecute the case […]
Warsh Faces Tough Senate Hearing Over Fed Nomination
Kevin Warsh faced sharp questioning from Democratic senators during a contentious confirmation hearing over his nomination to chair the Federal Reserve, as lawmakers raised concerns about the bank’s independence, his financial ties, and his policy agenda. At Tuesday’s hearing before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, Elizabeth Warren warned that Warsh could become a “sock puppet” […]
