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20-year-old Lady Sues Father For Attempted Forced Marriage

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1 year ago

May 9, 2023

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A woman identified as Fatima has reportedly dragged her father to a Shari’a Court sitting in Kaduna State for forcing her to marry a stranger.

The 20-year-old Fatima told the court that she had someone she loved but her father, Aliyu Muhammad had threatened to take her to the village and marry her off.

Fatima’s counsel, Malam Bulama also told the court that his client didn’t file a suit against her father out of disrespect for him.

Bulama said: “The father wants my client to marry a man in their village in Niger state. Right now, she’s living in her aunty’s house because he threatened to take her to the village and marry her off.”

Also on his part, Fatima’s father, Aliyu Muhammad said his late parents chose the man for his daughter before their death and he had to respect their wishes.

“I married my 6 daughters off in the village and they are doing well. Fatima’s mother is the brain behind her stubbornness. I need permission to consult with my people over this matter,” he said.

The judge, Isiyaku Abdulrahman, held that a father under the Shari’a law, has the right to choose a husband for his daughter.

He however noted that forced marriage is not encouraged.

“You are her father, therefore you should allow her to present the person she wants to marry and if you are pleased with his religion and character, you allow her to get married,” the court held.

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Deadly Flog: Teacher Beats 8-year-old Anambra Pupil To Coma, Dies

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7 mins ago

May 24, 2024

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The 8-year-old pupil, Henry Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, who was beaten to coma by a teacher in Anambra State has passed away.

Rhe 30-year-old teacher at Landmark School Mgbakwu in Awka North Local Government Area of the state, Faith Nwonye, was arrested last weekend.

The State Commissioner for Education, Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, confirmed the sad development on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

“He was a boy…like any other, with hopes and aspirations. He went to school for a better future but met gruesome death at the hands of the people who were supposed to help him achieve his life ambition,” the Commissioner stated.

“A quack teacher in an illegal school bludgeoned him to death. We mourn a life nipped in the bud! We mourn Henry Chukwuemeka Okonkwo! We mourn and we seek justice!”

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Man Arrested For Allegedly Forging Lagos Magistrate’s Stamps, Impersonating Police Officer

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11 mins ago

May 24, 2024

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Detectives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lagos State Police Command, have arrested one Charles Chukwudi ‘m’ aged 48 for forgery and impersonation.

The suspect was arrested following discreet investigations into his issuance of fake court documents to unsuspecting members of the public. Found in his possession were forged official stamps of Chief Magistrate Admin, C/M Adeola Olatunbosun – Chief Magistrate Court I Yaba and Magistrate A.B Ajiferuke of Magistrate Court Epe.

Also found in his possession was a fake police identity card and a passport photograph of the suspect in police uniform which investigation revealed he had photoshopped.

Confirming his arrest to newsmen, the spokesperson of the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said investigations had commenced into his fraudulent activities after its discovery by some court officials who in turn alerted the police.

He was arrested within the premises of Tinubu Court, Lagos-island on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He has since been arraigned.

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Student Who Lost Father, Scores 331 In UTME, Gets Full Scholarship

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2 hours ago

May 23, 2024

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In a now viral video, a student identified as Angel Alale, who lost her father, has been awarded a full scholarship.

Education activist and the Chief Executive Officer at Educare, Alex Onyia, shared Alale’s story via his X account on Thursday.

He wrote, “Angel Alale has just been informed of her full scholarship. She has been crying uncontrollably.”

According to him, the news came as a life-changing opportunity for the student who faced the daunting prospect of discontinuing her education after her West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams due to the loss of her father.

Alale’s academic performance, however, set her apart.

“She scored 331 in JAMB, which makes her the best in her school,” Onyia revealed.

Moved by Alale’s story, Onyia expressed his admiration and commitment to supporting her educational journey.

“This has touched my heart differently, and I will be forever happy and privileged to support her education journey. She is a star,” he declared.

Earlier, a young mathematics prodigy, Ugwoezuonu Ogechi Zara, was reportedly awarded a N21 million scholarship after scoring a perfect score of 100% in the primary category of the National Mathematics Competition organised by the Mathematics Association of Nigeria.