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FG announces free caesarean sections for women

The Federal Government has approved free caesarean sections for Nigerian women. This was disclosed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate on Thursday. Recall that Nigeria has one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates…

Cleric jailed for raping 14-year-old in mosque

By Samuel Omotere The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a cleric, Alani Rafiu, to life imprisonment for having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old minor (name withheld) in a mosque. It was learnt that the religious leader…

Man shares harrowing journey of escape from persecution

Olatunde Olusegun Joel, a 46-year-old Nigerian man, has shared a heart-wrenching story of his struggles with identity, love, and survival in a society where same-sex relationships are considered illegal and morally taboo. His story, one of secrecy, betrayal, and escape,…