KEBBI GOVT DONATES 10 HILUX VEHICLES TO BOOST SECURITY ON SOKOTO–BADAGRY SUPER HIGHWAY. (PHOTOS).

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 Kebbi Govt Donates 10 Hilux Vehicles to Boost Security on Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway  The Kebbi State Government has handed over 10 brand-new Hilux vehicles to the Federal Ministry of Works to strengthen security for personnel working on the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project. The vehicles were formally received by the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, who praised Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasiru Idris (Kauran Gwandu), for the donation. Goronyo described the gesture as a clear demonstration of the state government’s commitment to protecting workers and contractors on the strategic highway corridor. He explained that the vehicles will be deployed exclusively to security operatives providing cover for construction teams along the section of the super highway passing through Kebbi State. The Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway is a multi-state infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity and economic activities across northern and southern Nigeria. More...

IRAQ IS PREPARING TO AMEND ITS MARRIAGE LAW, ALLOWING MEN TO MARRY GIRLS AS YOUNG AS NINE YEARS. (PHOTO).


 Iraq is preparing to amend its marriage law, allowing men to marry girls as young as nine, sparking significant controversy. The proposed changes to the Personal Status Law would grant religious authorities the right to decide the age of marriage for girls. If enacted, the amendment would bring the legal marriage age down from 18 to as young as nine for girls, according to the interpretations of some religious scholars.


The amendment, supported by some conservative lawmakers, is being criticized by human rights activists and civil society groups. Opponents argue that such a law violates the rights of young girls, exposing them to risks related to early marriage, education deprivation, and health complications. Critics also worry it could lead to increased domestic violence, as young girls may lack the maturity needed to handle the responsibilities of marriage.


Women’s rights groups in Iraq and around the world have condemned the proposal, calling it a setback for children’s rights. International organizations, including UNICEF, have raised concerns, stressing that such laws contradict global child protection standards. The current law in Iraq, established in 1959, sets the minimum marriage age at 18 but allows exceptions for girls aged 15 with parental and judicial consent.


The controversial amendment has sparked protests and debates across the country, with calls for the Iraqi government to reject the proposal and maintain its commitment to children’s welfare and rights. Activists argue that amending the law in this manner would represent a major step backward for Iraq, diminishing efforts to empower young girls and uphold their rights to education and protection.

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