Northern Nigeria leads in teenage pregnancy crisis as Kebbi records 32% – Report
Teenage pregnancy remains a serious public health challenge in Nigeria, with northern states such as Kebbi, Zamfara, and Kaduna recording the highest rates. This is according to the 2025 State…
NMDPRA Blames Fuel Price Hikes on Market Forces, Not Regulation
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says fluctuations in fuel pump prices are a direct result of market dynamics under Nigeria’s deregulated downstream petroleum sector. The authority’s…
We’re being kidnapped, residents narrate harrowing experience in Abuja suburbs
Residents of Peze and Kungabokun communities in Byazhin-Across area of Kubwa, a satellite town in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Teritory (FCT), on Sunday, shared harrowing accounts of…
Ahead of Appeal Court ruling on leadership crisis, PDP governors appeal for calm
The People’s Democratic Party Governors’ Forum PDP-GF under the chairmanship of Senator Bala Mohammed and the Governor of Bauchi State on behalf of the Forum addresses the Party Members…
Police apprehends female suspect over illicit drug peddling in Delta
The Police Command in Delta says it has arrested a female suspect in connection with illicit drug peddling in the state. Spokesman for the command, SP Bright Edafe told newsmen…
IWD: ADC reserves 40% party positions for women at all levels
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it has reserved 40 per cent of the party’s positions for women across all structures, to reaffirm its commitment to gender inclusion and leadership…
Troops foil kidnap attempt, free 2 bankers in Taraba
Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued two victims in Gborgbor Village, Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba. Lt….
Soldiers foil cattle rustling, kill terrorists in Benue
Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have foiled cattle rustling attempt and killed two terrorists in Abuja Community, Agatu Local Government Are of Benue. Lt. Ahmad…
Abuja Community Urges Swift Security interventions Amid Abduction of Military Officer, 3 Children
Residents of Kungaboku community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have appealed for a police post, permanent deployment of security personnel, and other infrastructure following violent attacks by suspected bandits….
Ex-Lagos council chief arrested as NDLEA recovers illicit drugs in baby diapers
…As NDLEA intercepts 500 IED components in Niger, Cameroonian with Colos consignment in Kogi A former two terms Councilor at Ibeju-Lekki local government council in Lagos state, Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan…