No Link Between Paracetamol in Pregnancy and Autism
A large scientific review has found no clear evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism or ADHD in children, countering repeated claims made by Donald Trump. The World Health Organization also maintains that paracetamol remains a safe option for pregnant women to treat pain. The new BMJ-published review examined all existing studies and concluded […]
Senate Confirms Waheedi Shaibu as Army Chief
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Major General Waheedi Shaibu as the new Chief of Army Staff, instructing him to assume office immediately. His confirmation came shortly after General Olufemi Oluyede was cleared as Chief of Defence Staff, marking the start of the vetting process for President Bola Tinubu’s newly appointed service chiefs. The session, held […]
Reps Move to Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Law
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill to amend the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework and asset recovery system. Sponsored by Hon. Yusuf Gagdi of Plateau State, the bill seeks to modernise anti-graft laws amid rising sophistication in financial crimes. Gagdi said the […]
Ex-General Urges Military to Focus on Insurgency
Retired Major General Ishola Williams has called on Nigeria’s armed forces to concentrate on combating insurgency rather than diverting resources to local kidnapping cases. Speaking on Channels TV, the former Transparency International Nigeria chairman said the military’s focus should remain on threats to national stability. “Running after local kidnappers only detracts from our primary mission,” […]
Ex-Niger Delta Agitator Hails New Service Chiefs
Former Niger Delta militant leader, General Endurance Amagbein, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the appointment of new service chiefs, calling the move timely and necessary to tackle rising insecurity in Nigeria. In a statement from Abuja, Amagbein, also known as Adaka Boro the Second, expressed confidence in the Tinubu administration and optimism that the […]
Kanu Drops Defence Plan, Claims No Case Against Him
Detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has withdrawn his plan to present witnesses in his ongoing terrorism trial. At the resumed hearing on Monday, Kanu told the Federal High Court in Abuja that after reviewing his case file, he found no valid charges against him and therefore saw no […]
NSCDC Arrests Four Suspected House Burglars in Kano
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, have arrested four suspected vandals and house burglars notorious for breaking into homes across the state. The command’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Friday, noting that the suspects were apprehended in Dambatta, Fagge, and Tarauni Local […]
Australian Women Sue Government Over Military Sexual Abuse
Women serving in Australia’s defence forces have filed a major class action lawsuit against the federal government, alleging decades of sexual violence, harassment, and discrimination within the military. The lawsuit, lodged in the Federal Court in Sydney, covers incidents that occurred between November 2003 and May 2025. It is being pursued on an opt-out basis, […]
Enugu Police Nab Three for Power Cable Theft
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested three men Chukwu Kelvin (25), Kenechukwu Ude (25), and Uche Nwankwo (28) for allegedly vandalising high-voltage power cables in Aninri Local Government Area. Police spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe said the suspects were intercepted by the Distress Response Squad on October 20, 2025, along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway. They […]
NDLEA Foils Drug Smuggling via Snails, Bulbs, and Clothing
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered multiple drug smuggling attempts involving bizarre concealment methods, including frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and women’s clothing. The drugs, intended for shipment to the US, UK, and Democratic Republic of Congo, were intercepted at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and a Lagos courier firm. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi […]
