ActionAid Nigeria has called on federal and state governments to strengthen enforcement of laws against child marriage and increase investment in girls’ education and rights, warning that early marriage continues to deprive millions of Nigerian girls of opportunities to determine their futures. The organisation, in a statement issued on Saturday ahead of the 2026 International Day of the Girl, said 33.4 per cent of young Nigerian women aged 20 to 24 were married before the age of 18, with the prevalence approaching 50 per cent in the North-east and North-west. The statement, signed by its Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, cited…
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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the emerging economic opportunities in Ogun East, driven by industrial expansion, airport development, road infrastructure, energy prospects and the proposed Gateway Deep Sea Port, have the potential to transform the region into a major economic hub with far-reaching benefits for Nigeria’s economy. Abiodun said the convergence of these strategic assets would not only accelerate economic growth in Ogun State but also strengthen Nigeria’s maritime trade, industrial capacity, logistics network, employment generation and investment prospects. The governor, who spoke at the weekend during the investiture of the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Oladimeji…
An 83-year-old woman previously convicted for drug trafficking has been arrested again with methamphetamine and Colorado, as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) records major drug seizures across several states, including the arrest of a South African woman with 32.74 kilogrammes of cannabis at Port Harcourt airport. The octogenarian, Uloma Uchechi Sunday, was arrested last Wednesday at her residence in Ite-Uzo, Umuaguma, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State, with quantities of methamphetamine and Colorado, a synthetic cannabinoid, allegedly tied around her waist with a wrapper. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi in a statement on Sunday said the octogenarian…
By LANRE ADEWOLE President Bola Tinubu is supposed to be a native of Osun. At least the governor, Ademola Adeleke openly made the claim on August 16, while taking his reelection victory lap.He said the president is a famous son of “the soil”, though the Nigerian leader has always identified with Lagos and has never publicly associated with the Living Spring.He even governed Lagos. When Adeleke made his claim, there was and till date, still no whimper of disavowal from the ever-talking president’s image launderers. Everywhere was and has remained quiet about the nativity question though the president and…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to take urgent action to end child marriage and protect girls’ rights, calling on families, community leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders to invest in their education, safety, and future. The First Lady made the call in a message commemorating the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, observed on Sunday, October 11, under the theme, “End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights.” In her message, she emphasised the importance of protecting girls from discrimination, violence and harmful practices that threaten their development and limit their opportunities. She noted that every…
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), the health institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has received the keys to its temporary headquarters in Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire, marking a major step in its relocation to the country. The handover ceremony, held at the Village of Information Technology and Biotechnology (VITIB), followed the decision by ECOWAS Heads of State and Government on December 14, 2025, in Abuja, to establish the organisation in Côte d’Ivoire. The relocation opens a new chapter for the regional health institution as it seeks to strengthen cooperation among West African countries in tackling epidemics,…
The Rotary Club of Abuja Gudu is set to deliver a five-in-one community impact project aimed at improving access to education, promoting peace, strengthening public health, encouraging hygiene and empowering residents with income-generating skills. The initiative, scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, at LEA Primary School, Angwa Fulani Village, behind NPI Estate, Gaduwa, Abuja, will bring together five areas of focus of Rotary International in a single community outreach. The project will feature back-to-school support for pupils, a spelling bee competition with prizes, a presentation on crisis prevention, free health checks, the installation of a handwashing station and bead-making skills…
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has raised the alarm over the growing movement of livestock from Nigeria to other African countries, warning that the trend could threaten food security, livestock production, employment and national economic growth. The association said trailers loaded daily with cattle, rams and sheep were leaving major livestock markets in the North for Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Togo, raising concerns about the country’s capacity to sustain domestic meat supply and replenish its livestock population. In a statement signed by its National President, Hon. Khalil Mohd Bello, KACRAN called on Northern governors, traditional…
The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has congratulated the Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Emeritus Professor Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, on his 72nd birthday, commending his contributions to Islamic affairs, education and national development. In a congratulatory message dated October 10, 2026, the National President of MMPN, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun, described Oloyede as a distinguished scholar whose service in academia, public administration and Islamic affairs had made a lasting impact on the Muslim community in Nigeria and beyond. Balogun said the celebrant had continued to serve Islam and the country through his wealth of knowledge,…
Paris has always had a way of making fashion feel less like clothing and more like theatre. And when the world’s style aristocracy gathered for the Spring/Summer 2027 season, Nigerian high flying businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, arrived with the kind of polished glamour that commands attention without demanding it. Against the timeless backdrop of the French capital, Achimugu stepped into the world of Paris Fashion Week in a look that married sophistication with modern femininity. Her ensemble was defined by a refined silhouette, impeccable tailoring and the kind of carefully considered styling in which every detail appeared deliberate. The proportions were…