minister of women affairs

  1. [VIDEO] Women Affairs Minister Takes Action, Disrupts Event Held Without Her Consent

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Women Affairs Minister Takes Action, Disrupts Event Held Without Her Consent

    Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs, disrupted an unauthorized event, stressing the need for programs to prioritize women's empowerment. In a viral video, she criticized frivolous spending and called for meaningful initiatives that address poverty and insecurity, vowing to...
  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...
  4. Women Affairs Minister Takes Legal Action Against Niger State Assembly Speaker's Marriage Initiative"

    Nigeria Women Affairs Minister Takes Legal Action Against Niger State Assembly Speaker's Marriage Initiative"

    Amidst controversy, the Minister of Women Affairs petitions the Inspector General of Police to halt the Niger State Speaker's plan to marry off 100 orphaned girls. The move is met with legal challenge and calls for investigation into the girls' consent and age. Orphan marriage initiative sparks...
  5. Lead British International School Abuja Shuts Down Due to Viral Bullying Video

    Nigeria Lead British International School Abuja Shuts Down Due to Viral Bullying Video

    Nigeria's Lead British International School Abuja has been thrust into the spotlight following a viral video depicting the bullying of a female student, prompting swift action from authorities. In response to the public outcry ignited by the video on social media platforms, the school has been...
  6. Leads British International School: Nigerian's Divided Over Aunt's Response to Bully

    Nigeria Leads British International School: Nigerian's Divided Over Aunt's Response to Bully

    A shocking incident unfolded today at Leads British International School as a viral video captured the moment a young girl, identified as the alleged bully, was escorted to school by her parent. However, what ensued was far more dramatic as the aunt of the girl who had been bullied confronted...
  7. Women's Affairs Minister Calls for Tax Exemption, Declares 'No Woman Should Pay Tax

    Nigeria Women's Affairs Minister Calls for Tax Exemption, Declares 'No Woman Should Pay Tax

    Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, made a compelling plea at the 4th Annual Forum of the Women, Peace, and Security Sector Reference Group 2023 in Abuja. Stressing the pivotal role of empowered women in fostering societal progress and peace, the minister urged Nigerian security...
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    Metro [VIDEO]Minister Encourages Pupils to Join Production Lines for Toothpicks and Sanitary Pads

    The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has called upon state governments to explore innovative ways to engage pupils in schools in the realm of "urban development." Speaking at the Anambra Investment Summit in Anambra on September 7, Kennedy-Ohanenye proposed a reduction in school...
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    APC will rule Nigeria forever — ‘Mama Taraba’ – Premium Times Nigeria

    The Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, has expressed hope that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) “will rule Nigeria forever”. She said this while addressing journalists shortly after the inauguration of a factional chairman of the APC in Taraba State, on Monday in Abuja. …...
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    Politics Mama Taraba Silence Over Atiku's Exit, Meets Buhari

    A loyalist of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is also the Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, today declined comment on Atiku's defection from the All Progressives Congress. According to DailyTrust, the minister met with Buhari after she, alongside other cabinet members, had...
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    Politics Mama Taraba Shines At FEC Meeting, Abba Kyari Looks Closely

    The Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, on Wednesday shined at the Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja before the entrance of President Muhammadu Buhari. Before commencement of the meeting proper, Alhassan had gone round the Council Chambers to exchange...
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    Politics Fani-Kayode is A Liar – Mama Taraba

    The Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, has accused a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, of telling lies against her. Fani-Kayode had in a series of tweets on Sunday alleged that Alhassan, who is in charge of the welfare of the rescued Chibok girls, had exposure to make...
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    Politics My Loyalty To Buhari 'Unshakable' – Mama Taraba

    Sen. Aisha Alhassan, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development in a telephone interview with NAN, said that her Sallah homage to Abubakar did not amount to disloyalty to Buhari. She explained that Abubakar had remained her political mentor over the years and was still a stalwart of the...
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    Politics 2019 Election: Shock As Buhari's Minister Openly Declares Support For Atiku [VIDEO]

    Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Jummai Alhassan caught on tape where she declared support for Atiku presidency in 2019. In the video by DailyNation, she said: “"Your excellency, my father & by the grace of God President in 2019". Alhassan is one of President Muhammadu Buhari's ministers and a...
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    Metro 21 Rescued Chibok girls Begin Remedial Classes

    The federal government has said that 21 rescued Chibok girls have started remedial classes and should get back to school from next session, September 2016. This development is coming as the 82 rescued Chibok school girls on Saturday reunited with their parents in Abuja, two weeks after they...
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    Politics Mama Taraba, Aisha Alhassan Collapses in Adamawa

    The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Aisha Alhassan, collapsed Monday at the Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs) camp in Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State while addressing vulnerable IDP women inside a store in the camp, ThisDay reports. Alhassan, who was in crutches when she...
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