Introduction Adopting a child is a significant and life-affirming decision that comes with both emotional and legal responsibilities. In Nigeria, adoption is more than just giving a child a home—it is a legal process that permanently transfers parental rights and responsibilities from the biological parents (if alive) or the state […]
In a move that could bring some relief to motorists in Abuja, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N935 to N910 per litre. This price adjustment, however, is currently only being implemented at NNPC […]
In a major move to improve financial inclusion and bridge the gap between Nigeria and its global citizens, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has launched the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform. This digital initiative allows Nigerians living abroad to […]
House of Representatives on Tuesday voted against a series of constitutional amendment bills that sought significant changes to Nigeria’s governance structure. Chief among the rejected proposals was a bill aiming to strip the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its constitutional powers to register and regulate political parties, transferring that […]
President Donald Trump kicked off his first major foreign trip of his second term in Saudi Arabia, reaffirming the United States’ close ties with the kingdom and striking massive economic deals aimed at boosting American investments. During his stop in Riyadh, Trump declared Saudi Arabia as America’s “strongest partner,” marking […]
In a devastating escalation of violence, an Israeli air strike on the European Hospital in Khan Younis has claimed the lives of 28 people and left dozens more injured, according to a spokesman for the Hamas-run civil defence agency. The strike, which reportedly involved six bombs dropped simultaneously, hit both […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of Fred Ajudua, a Lagos-based businessman and well-known socialite, over allegations of a $1.43 million fraud. His arrest took place on Tuesday in Abuja, following a Supreme Court ruling that ordered his bail be revoked and directed his immediate […]
Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia for Economic and Diplomatic Deals U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday, marking the beginning of his first extended foreign visit since returning to the White House earlier this year. Greeted with fanfare at King Khalid International Airport by Crown Prince Mohammed bin […]
An iconic French actor Gérard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. The 76-year-old actor, long revered in French cinema, was handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence—marking a significant fall from grace for one of the country’s most celebrated stars. This […]
Marriage is one of the most important social and legal institutions in any society. However, when a marriage breaks down beyond repair, couples often turn to the law for a resolution—either through divorce or legal separation. In Nigeria, the process and conditions for ending a marriage are governed by specific […]