Director of Child Protection department Federal Ministry of women affairs Archives

A report of a study has revealed that the average national prevalence rate of child marriage in Nigeria in 2025 has reduced from 44 per cent down to 28.6 per cent. The study tagged, ‘The state of the Nigerian Girl report ll 2025’, conducted by a Consultant Mr Austine Mamedu, was supported by Save the...

Health

Human Interest

Cancer: KWASUTH General Surgeon tasks women on regular self breast examination

Dr Anthony Ajiboye , the General Surgeon of Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH), has advised women on the need for regular self breast examination. Ajiboye made the call in Ilorin while delivering a lecture as part of the activities to commemorate the 2025 Cancer Awareness Month. His lecture entitled: “Preventive Strategies for Cancer”, highlighted...

Politics

Osun 2026: Adeleke optimistic of re-election

Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun says he is confident of retaining his seat in the 2026 governorship election, saying his achievements and goodwill will enhance his re-election chances. Adeleke stated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after he was screened by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Osun State Governorship Screening Panel in Abuja. “I’m so...