In a major shift in UK reproductive law, Members of Parliament have voted in favour of removing criminal penalties for women who terminate their own pregnancies. The House of Commons backed Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi’s amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill by a vote of 379 to 137, a commanding majority of 242. The move effectively begins the process of decriminalising abortion, reframing it as a healthcare matter rather than a criminal offence. Speaking in Parliament, Ms Antoniazzi said the amendment would end the threat of “investigation, arrest, prosecution or imprisonment” for women making decisions about their own pregnancies.…
Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has dismissed the idea of residents taking up arms in response to recent violent attacks in the state, instead advocating for strengthened community policing efforts. During an interview on AIT News on Tuesday, following deadly assaults across parts of Benue that reportedly left over 100 people dead, Alia called for calm and discouraged emotionally charged reactions that could worsen the security situation. He emphasized that while the impulse to resort to self-defense is understandable, it could increase vulnerability if driven by emotion rather than strategy. Alia made it clear that he does not support individuals…
Fears of a broader nuclear conflict in the Middle East surged Monday following explosive claims from a top Iranian military official that Pakistan has vowed to launch a nuclear strike on Israel if the latter uses nuclear weapons against Iran. The startling revelation was made by General Mohsen Rezaee, a senior commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and a key member of Iran’s National Security Council. In a televised interview aired on Iranian state media late Sunday, Rezaee alleged that Pakistani leadership privately conveyed to Iran their willingness to retaliate against Israel with nuclear force if Tel Aviv…
Fears of a global conflict surged Monday, world war three (WW3), as the United States deployed a fleet of aerial refuelling tankers and other military hardware across the Atlantic Ocean—an aggressive signal of potential extended engagement in the Middle East. In contrast, Russia, Turkey, and China have all condemned Israel for launching attacks on Iran. Although none of these countries has yet provided direct military aid to Tehran, Moscow is expected to back Iran if the conflict escalates further, according to political analyst Nicola Stugo, Assistant Professor at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO). A senior Iranian official,…
Tragedy struck in Mutum-Biyu, the headquarters of Gassol Local Government Area in Taraba State, on Sunday as a church building collapsed during a worship service, leaving several congregants injured. The incident occurred at the United Methodist Church Nigeria (UMCN), located behind the Divisional Police Office in the town. According to eyewitnesses, the building gave way amid a torrential downpour accompanied by powerful winds, catching worshippers by surprise and sending the congregation into chaos. New Daily Prime sources gathered that the structure began to shake before parts of the roof and walls came crashing down, causing panic and injuries among the…
In a sweeping move that is already causing diplomatic ripples across the globe, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a drastic expansion of its immigration ban to include Nigeria and 35 other countries. The decision, if enacted, could see full or partial entry bans imposed on nations that fail to meet a stringent list of U.S. national security requirements within the next 60 days. An internal memorandum signed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlines the administration’s growing concerns over what it calls “unacceptable security risks” and systemic failures in identity verification, visa integrity, and anti-terror cooperation by the…
A deeply controversial ruling has ignited public debate after a British immigration tribunal allowed a 44-year-old Ugandan-born man, identified only as MW, to remain in the United Kingdom despite his long criminal history and repeated drug offenses. The man, who arrived in Britain at the age of six and was granted indefinite leave to remain, has amassed 42 criminal convictions over the course of his life. His record includes serious offenses such as robbery, assault, fraud, and drug trafficking, with multiple prison sentences spanning from the late 1990s through to 2017. Most recently, even while appealing deportation orders, he was…
Less than 48 hours after Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Britain has begun deploying military jets and refuelling aircraft to the Middle East. The move, authorized by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has ignited a fierce national debate over the UK’s preparedness for a wider war—possibly World War III. The strikes by Israel, which targeted key Iranian military and nuclear sites, have drawn mixed reactions across the globe. In Britain, the decision to send Royal Air Force (RAF) assets to the region has raised critical questions: Is the UK truly prepared for war? What are…
India has been hit by two major air disasters in just three days, resulting in the deaths of over 275 people, including Hindu pilgrims. These tragic incidents have sparked national grief and renewed scrutiny over air travel safety, weather monitoring systems, and regulatory oversight in one of the world’s busiest aviation regions.. The nation is mourning as questions are raised about air travel safety, weather monitoring, and aviation regulations in one of the world’s busiest travel regions. Air India Disaster: 270 Dead in Take-Off Tragedy Just three days ago, a commercial Air India flight crashed less than a minute after…
The UK has joined Western allies in expressing support for Israel’s military strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities—escalating fears that the Middle East could be on the brink of full-scale war. As air raids continue, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has deployed RAF fighter jets to the region, calling the move a necessary step to “defend British interests and support regional stability.” Israel launched a barrage of missile strikes beginning Friday, targeting more than 150 strategic sites in Iran, including nuclear research centres and military command posts. The operation, described by Israeli Defence Forces as an effort to “neutralise…
