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  1. Nigerians Stunned as Minister Makes U-Turn on Mass Child Wedding, Pledges Support for 100 Orphan Brides in Niger State

    Nigeria Nigerians Stunned as Minister Makes U-Turn on Mass Child Wedding, Pledges Support for 100 Orphan Brides in Niger State

    Nigeria's Women Affairs Minister backed mass wedding of 100 orphan girls in Niger after initially opposing it, promising scholarships and support amid outcry. In a surprising U-turn, Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has backed the controversial mass wedding of 100...
  2. Nationwide Relief as Minister and Niger State Speaker Join Forces: Wedding Suspended to Empower 100 Orphaned Girls

    Nigeria Nationwide Relief as Minister and Niger State Speaker Join Forces: Wedding Suspended to Empower 100 Orphaned Girls

    Minister of Women Affairs and Niger State Speaker suspend a wedding to empower 100 girls in Niger State, amid public controversy. Collaborative efforts aim to provide education and skills, reflecting a commitment to women's empowerment. Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, announced...
  3. Niger State Imams Challenge Government, Insist on Orphaned Girls' Marriage Plans

    Nigeria Niger State Imams Challenge Government, Insist on Orphaned Girls' Marriage Plans

    Controversy arises as religious leaders in Niger State push ahead with a mass wedding for 100 orphaned girls, despite objections from the Minister of Women Affairs. Claiming adherence to Islamic teachings, the leaders challenge government intervention, sparking a debate over underage marriage...
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