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The Lagos State Government has developed a policy document on safe termination of pregnancy toward guiding healthcare professionals to provide safe and lawful abortion services in the state. Dr Olusegun Ogboye, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, said this at a stakeholders…

A Human Right Lawyer and Activist, Chief Malcom Omirhobo, today appeared at Federal High Court, Ikoyi Lagos, in the traditional regalia of “olokun”, the sea goddess. His appearance today comes on the heel of reactions which has continued to trail his entry into…

NFTs are digital tokens built on the Ethereum blockchain and are freely tradable. These digital tokens generally serve as evidence of ownership of virtual assets, but the specific rights that attach to NFTs vary. Whereas most financial securities and virtual currencies are…

The family of Sylvester Oromoni has alleged “delay tactics” in the inquiry into the student’s death. Oromoni, who was a pupil of Dowen College Lagos, died in November 2021 after he was alleged to have been bullied and beaten by five of his colleagues. His father…

Nigeria’s Ibrahim James Pam is among 12 personalities shortlisted for the position of registrar of the International Criminal Court (ICC). This was disclosed in statement issued by Silvia Fernandes de Gumendi, president of the Assembly of state parties to the Rome Statute…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Thursday, sealed off a popular pub and event centre, Zodara Bar, on No. 2 Bujumbura Street at Wuse II in Abuja metropolis. The operation was carried out by the FCTA Multi Departmental headed by the Abuja…

There was mild drama at the Supreme Court, Abuja, on Thursday as a Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Malcom Omoirhobo caused a stir in the courtroom when he appeared in the full traditional attire of an “Olokun priest” to attend court proceedings. The lawyer…