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"Why I prefer marriage to school": 17-year-old bride speaks as Zamfara govt sponsors 200 weddings

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- Surrounded by a stack of new mattresses, polished furniture, and kitchen utensils, 17-year-old Zainab Mohammed has made up her mind. In a region where education is often promoted ... Read More


Nigerian govt pushes gender-inclusive policies to empower women, children, others

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- Nigeria is stepping up efforts to integrate gender perspectives into national decision-making, advancing policies aimed at improving the lives of women, children, families, and oth... Read More


Court fines prosecution N50,000 for delaying bail hearing of detained journalist

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has again adjourned the bail hearing of Lagos-based journalist Friday Alefia, imposing a N50,000 fine on the prosecution for failing to properly ser... Read More


Group pushes for anti-SLAPP law to protect journalists from abusive lawsuits

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- The Avocats Sans Frontieres France (ASF), also known as the Lawyers Without Borders, has called for the urgent implementation of an anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Par... Read More


Video shows bandits grilling Kebbi schoolgirls before their release

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- A video circulating on social media has shown a group of armed bandits questioning the kidnapped students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, ... Read More


Detty December: Lagos govt, Giwa Gardens announce 100,000 free tickets to boost tourism

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- Giwa Gardens Water Park, one of West Africa's premier family entertainment destinations, has announced an ambitious Detty December initiative offering 100,000 free tickets. The fr... Read More


MDCN inducts 349 foreign-trained medical, dental doctors

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) on Tuesday inducted 349 foreign-trained medical and dental doctors, formally integrating them into the country's healthcare workfor... Read More


Nigerian Army foils terrorists' ambush, rescues victim in Kogi

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have stopped an ambush by terrorists and rescued a kidnap victim during an operation around Oshokoshoko and Obajana in Lokoja Local Go... Read More


Nigerian game developer urges NASS to enact child online safety laws

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- Ikumapayi Adebanji, a Nigerian game developer, has called on the National Assembly to enact dedicated child online safety laws to protect minors from grooming, bullying, and extrem... Read More


Sanwo-Olu presents N4.237 trillion budget for 2026

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday presented a proposed N4.237 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly. The proposal marks a signif... Read More