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By Idayat Sanni Gender-based violence (GBV) remains by far one of the most gruesome crimes rooted in cultural inequalities across Africa. It spans across age, religion, culture, and social status and manifests in various social forms such as domestic abuse, sexual assault, forced marriages and female genital mutilation. Despite progress in advocacy and legislation, many women continue to suffer in silence due to fear and entrenched cultural beliefs that normalize abuse. At the heart of GBV lies a system that places men in positions of dominance and women in subordination. In many societies, violence against women is so prevalent and…

By Idayat Sanni Busolami For years Africa has imported goods from all over the world, including but not restricted to Europe, America and Asia, thereby undermining its own homegrown innovation. The continent is developing at quite a rapid rate, yet is still heavily dependent upon imported technologies, ideas and solutions. While this system may have served the continent for decades, it is a solution that fails to meet the continent’s needs. One major reason Africa needs to make use of homegrown innovations is that its challenges are unique. Different parts of the continent face different challenges such as unstable power…

By Idayat Sanni Child marriage remains one of the most pressing human rights issues in Nigeria, affecting millions of girls across the country. Despite national and international efforts to curb the practice, Nigeria ranks among the countries with the highest number of child brides globally. However, a recent outrage by women across different parts of Nigeria has taken the internet by storm. Protesters have taken to schools and streets to demand the end to child marriage in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. Placards with messages like, ‘A child is not a bride!’ have flooded the internet and more feminists…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it is set to commence contactless biometric capture with on-the-spot printing of driver’s licences as part of efforts to fully digitalise its licensing system. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this during a press briefing to inaugurate the 2025 ember months public enlightenment and Sensitisation campaign on Monday in Abuja. Mr Mohammed explained that the innovation would signal the beginning of a one-stop-shop digital process for obtaining driver’s licences in the country. According to him, the new system will eliminate the issuance of temporary licences and significantly reduce delays and other challenges…

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that a lieutenant-colonel and many other soldiers were killed on Friday during an attack by Boko Haram in Borno State. The army said troops successfully repelled the attack but some of the Nigerian soldiers were killed during the battle. Army spokesperson Appolonia Anele, in a statement on Monday, said the troops of Operation Hadin Kai foiled the planned attack by Boko Haram around Kashimri in Bama Local Government Area of Borno, killing several insurgents and destroying their camps. Ms Anele, a lieutenant colonel, said the operation took place under the coordination of the 21 Special Armoured Brigade.…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old boy, Auwal Dahiru, and five others for allegedly plucking out the eyes of his seven-year-old sister, Rukayya Muhammad, in a suspected money ritual attempt in Bayan Dutse Village, Wailo, Kubi Ward, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil. Wakil said the incident was reported on October 17, 2025, by one Muhammad Adamu of Bayan Dutse Village at the Soro Divisional Police Headquarters. “A preliminary investigation’s findings exposed that a 7-year-old girl, Rukayya Muhammad, tragically…

The Nigeria Labour Congress has resolved to issue a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government should it fail to conclude negotiations with all tertiary institutions-based unions. The NLC also condemned the no-work-no-pay policy introduced by the government as a form of sanction to members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities for daring to embark on a nationwide strike. The president of the NLC, Joe Ajaero made this known in an ongoing interactive session with labour correspondents in Abuja. The interactive session followed the meeting between the NLC and leaders of tertiary institutions’ based unions at the NLC headquarters in…

The Ogun State Government has urged residents living along river banks areas across the state to vacate their homes for safety. This will be the third flood alert this year, as part of the government effort to mitigate flooding in the state. The affected areas are Akute; Alagbole; Isheri; Magboro;Makogi; Orimerunmu; Iro; Kajola. Other areas are Lafenwa; Enugada;Adedotun; Iberekodo; Akin-Olugbade and Ago-Odo to prepare for overflow of Ogun River in the next two weeks. In the latest flood alert released on Monday by the state Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, the overflow from Ogun River would rise as a result…

Our attention has been drawn to reports in the digital and social media regarding a fake luxury watch transaction valued at $290,000 involving his excellency, Mr Joshua Dariye, the former Governor of Plateau State. We would ordinarily not respond to such reports, but given the concerns expressed by friends, associates, customers and partners, we feel obligated as the leader in this sector to respond and offer the following clarifications and guiding advice to collectors, connoisseurs and other consumers interested in luxury timepieces to avoid such unpleasant circumstances as this. We state unequivocally that Polo Luxury was never involved in the…

In the world of fine luxury, legacy is not inherited; it is built, refined, and redefined through vision, consistency, values and trust. For over three decades, Polo Luxury has embodied this philosophy, curating timeless experiences and fostering enduring partnerships with some of the world’s most prestigious watch, jewellery and leather goods brands. Today, as Polo prepares to unveil its newest Rolex and Cartier Espace in Abuja, the brand is entering a defining phase of its journey toward becoming Africa’s dominant luxury goods company. This strategic expansion underscores Polo’s commitment to deepening accessibility to authentic global luxury experiences across Nigeria’s key…