The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN north zone on Monday condemned the withdrawal of girls in the area from schools and forcefully marrying them off at an early age. The Chairman of CAN in the zone, Rev. Yakubu Pam made the condemnation on Monday during a regional delegates’ conference of the association in Jos. “Farmers... Read More

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May 14, 2015

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Senator Ahmed ‘Marries Children’ Yerima can’t be happy with Aisha Buhari’s new cause

by Kolapo Olapoju Definitely, one person, a Senator of the All Progressives Congress, will be furious at the new cause Aisha Buhari, has chosen to champion. It’s none other than Ahmed Yerima, the man who sparked the #ChildNotBride campaign, owing to his fetish for little girls. The incoming First Lady of Nigeria, is pushing for... Read More

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May 13, 2015

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Aisha Buhari believes no girl should be married before 17

by Panshak Ibrahim According to the incoming First lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, no girl should be married before age 17. Mrs Buhari took on the role of girl-child advocate while speaking to Channels TV at the Global Women Conference held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She also made a presentation on the dangers women and girls... Read More

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