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Govt Urged To Make Laws Against Early Marriage

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5 years ago

November 25, 2021

Stakeholders in the education sector have called on state governments to make laws to prevent child marriage and make it compulsory for parents to enroll their children in school.

They made the call at a Public Policy Dialogue on challenges of education in Nigeria with the theme: Education and Contemporary Emergencies: A sustainable approach organised by the Jigawa Human Capital Development Initiative (JG-HCD) supported by Partnership to engage, reform and learn (PERL), held at Manpower Development Institute, Dutse, the Jigawa State capital.

They stated that education in Nigeria, especially the northern part of the country, suffers neglect from both the parents, government and society in general due to some cultural beliefs and lack of political will.

During the dialogue, some of the key challenges affecting the girls’ education were identified to include poverty, illiteracy, insecurity and marginalization of women in government activities.

They however urged the government to critically look into the problems and provide workable solutions that will help in addressing the problems.

“Provision of law that will enforce parents to enroll their girl children into schools and stopped them marrying off their daughters at a tender age would only be a solution the increasing numbers of out of school children especially girls child in Nigeria,” they said.

Permanent Secretary, Jigawa State Ministry of Education Science and Technology represented by Director, Schools, Abdullahi Dangwanki said developing education is a responsibility of all to achieve the set objectives.

He also urged development partners, parents and wealthy individuals to support the government’s efforts in addressing the menace of out-of-school children especially girls in the country.

PERL Team leader Kano/Jigawa office Isah Surajo said the dialogue is aimed at discussing with relevant stakeholders the effects of the contemporary emergencies on the educational system towards ensuring a safe and protective learning environment that would increase access, attendance, reduce truancy, enhance retention and completions.

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Indian Court Denies Bail To Nigerian Man Over Drug Charges

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6 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country.

Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers.

He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers.

According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals around Begur Lake and the AECS Layout Road area.

The New Indian Express reported that the High Court of Karnataka subsequently dismissed the Nigerian’s bail application.

“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report stated.

Justice V. Srishananda, while ruling on the bail application, reportedly held that errors relating to the grounds of arrest could not automatically justify bail in serious narcotics-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS, Act.

The court further noted that Cristian Soporuchukwu had allegedly overstayed his visa in India, according to the report.

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Strait Of Hormuz: US Announces Sanctions Against Iran

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7 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, saying they may be providing support to and receiving services from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may be exposed to sanctions risk.

“The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash.

“Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions,” Bessent said.

Bessent added that the US has succeeded in disrupting tens of billions of dollars’ worth of revenue from being accessible to Tehran.

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US Launches New Airstrikes On Iran

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7 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran.

The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and then a ground control site.

A US official revealed that American forces struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

The official described the strikes as purely defensive, saying the US intended to maintain the ceasefire.

Report says this is the second time in three days that the US has carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in southern Iran.

Recall that on Monday the US carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile locations and boats that US Central Command said were preparing to launch mines in the Strait of Hormuz.