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In the heart of Nigeria, nestled within its diverse cultural tapestry, lies the unique Fulani community. Known for their nomadic lifestyle and rich traditions, the Fulani people have held steadfast to their customs for generations. One such practice that has persisted over time is early marriage, a topic that warrants a closer examination. While it is easy to pass judgment …

Civil society organisation, YIAGA Africa, says the results of the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State corroborated its reports drawn from 278 of 286 (97.2%) sampled polling units during the poll.  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on Sunday declared Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the highly contested election.  YIAGA Africa, …

The African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) has raised the alarm over alleged messages being shared on pro-Imo government and APC WhatsApp groups aimed at allegedly blackmailing, intimidating and tarnishing the image of the three different panels hearing the National and State Assembly Election Petitions in Imo State by loyalists and agents of Imo State government led by …

President Bola Tinubu has recalled all career and non-career ambassadors from their duty posts worldwide. In a statement the president’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Saturday, his directive is sequel to his careful study of the present state of affairs at Nigerian Consulate Offices and Embassies worldwide, and in line with the President’s renewed hope agenda, the President is determined to …

ehealth Africa in collaboration with Sokoto state government has taken delivery of 2million vaccine and also immunised 800,000 children in 6 months in Sokoto state. According to eHA project Manager, Mohammed Faosy, in the last 6 months (Jan-June), over 2 million vaccines have been delivered to average of 351 cold-chain equipped health facilities monthly, leading to the immunization of over …

The Cross River state Governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for acting decisively on the state’s nominee for the Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC). A.press statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,  Emmanuel Ogbeche, said Otu made the commendation, on Friday, after the president redressed the earlier nomination of an opposition member as the state …

The Benue state government has disclosed that the federal government was building 200 low-cost houses for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the state. The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Aondowase Kunde, made the disclosure Friday in Makurdi. Kunde said the 200 low-cost houses would be built in clusters across the eight most-devastated local government areas of the state. …

The Bayelsa East Women Solidarity Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has raised a red flag over what they claim to be a clandestine plan by some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the senatorial district.  The PDP Women Group alleged that there is an orchestrated scheme to divert election materials, particularly result sheets, ahead of the …

Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Bayelsa State, CellHub, an election management team, which has engaged in series of activities towards the election, has commended the performance of the security agencies involved in the pre-election operations, particularly the Military. This is even as the team has identified some security flashpoints in the State that may cause mayhem during the polls. …

The African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) and Justice Advocate Center (JAC) have commenced moves to put a stop to the $3 billion emergency loan recently secured on papers by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) from the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim) to stabilise the country’s foreign exchange market. Recall that a fortnight ago, both parties in …