Appeal Court declares dismissal of pregnant unmarried police officers illegal The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled that Regulations 126 and 127 of the Nigerian Police, which permit the dismissal of unmarried policewomen upon pregnancy, are illegal. In a unanimous decision, the three-man panel of justices called for a comprehensive review of the entire Police Regulations to ensure alignment with modern societal norms. Justice Olubunmi Oyewole delivered the lead judgment, supported by Justices Bukola Banjoko and Okon Abang. The case was initiated by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), challenging discriminatory practices within...