Japan Approves Over-the-Counter Sale of Emergency Contraceptive Pill for the First Time

Japan has officially approved the sale of an over-the-counter contraceptive pill for the first time, marking a significant policy shift in the traditionally conservative country. The pill, Norlevo, manufactured by ASKA Pharmaceutical, received government approval for manufacturing and marketing on Monday, October 20, allowing women to purchase emergency contraception without a doctor’s prescription. For years, […]

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Bauchi Teen Arrested for Removing Sister’s Eyes in Suspected Ritual Attack

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old boy, identified as Auwalu Muhammad, for allegedly removing his 7-year-old sister’s eyes in a suspected money ritual incident. The tragic event occurred on October 17, 2025, in Wailo town, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Confirming the incident in a statement on Monday, October 20, […]

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Nigerian Boxer Kingsley Ibeh Challenges Anthony Joshua to Showdown in Nigeria

Nigerian-born heavyweight boxer, Kingsley “The Black Lion” Ibeh, has thrown down the gauntlet to former unified world champion, Anthony Joshua, calling for a headline bout on Nigerian soil. Ibeh, who has been on an impressive streak with 11 straight victories since his 2021 loss to Jared Anderson, recently knocked out former world title contender Gerald […]

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Edo Governor Mourns Passing of Veteran Journalist, Adibe Emenyonu

His Excellency, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep shock and sadness over the passing of veteran journalist, Adibe Emenyonu, who until his death served as the Edo State Correspondent for ThisDay Newspaper in Benin City. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo described Emenyonu’s […]

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