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Ondo State Government Issues Warning to Monarchs Over Illegal Detention and Courts
Ondo State authorities have directed traditional rulers to stop operating private detention centers and parallel courts, urging them to focus instead on mediation and intelligence gathering.
PENGASSAN Foundation Provides Cooking Equipment to Vulnerable Women in Abuja
The PENGASSAN Foundation distributed gas stoves and cylinders to over 200 vulnerable women in Kuje, Abuja, to combat health risks associated with cooking over firewood and to support environmental sustainability.
Kogi Lawmakers Order Dissolution of Kupa Vigilante Units Following Fatal Clashes
Following a series of violent clashes in Kogi's Kupa District that left 12 people dead, the State House of Assembly has ordered the immediate disbandment of local hybrid vigilante groups and the recovery of their weapons.
Teenager tragically drowns in Danbatta pond
A teenager named Abdullahi Aminu died after falling into a pond in Danbatta, Kano State, despite emergency rescue efforts.
Nigeria records birth registration for only 40 percent of children, says NPC
The National Population Commission reports that only 40 percent of Nigerian births are registered, prompting a shift toward a new digital platform to improve data accuracy and accessibility nationwide.
Widow Mourns Husband Killed During Land Ownership Dispute in Anambra
A grieving widow and local community leaders are protesting after a land dispute in Anambra State resulted in the fatal injury of a former community chairman.
Public Infrastructure Under Siege: The Rising Threat of Vandalism
Lagos residents are grappling with a surge in infrastructure vandalism, from the theft of gutter covers to the dangerous structural destruction of major link bridges by scavengers.
Addressing the persistent issue of building collapses in Nigeria
Nigeria faces a recurring crisis of building collapses caused by poor construction materials, weak regulation, and a lack of enforcement, resulting in significant loss of life.
Wednesday Headlines: Burnham Reverses on Early Releases and Solar Eclipse Excitement
Prime Minister Andy Burnham moves to block the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, while nationwide preparations for a rare solar eclipse drive up demand for protective gear.
Two fatalities reported in Apapa truck accident linked to extortion claims
A truck collision in Apapa resulted in two deaths on Tuesday, with eyewitnesses suggesting the crash occurred while officials were attempting to extort the driver.