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International Day of the Girl Child: CITAD urges state Governments to domesticate Child Rights Act

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As the world celebrates the international day of the girl child the Centre for information technology and development has called on state governments across the country to domesticate the child right acts.

 

Maryam Ado Haruna Programme Officer,  Gender and Internet Advocacy of CITAD made the statement also calling on the elimination of gender violence and discrimination against girls especially rape.

Maryam Ado Haruna added that there is also an urgent need to empower the girl child in Nigeria to become independent and self –reliant to protect themselves from poverty and other forms of discrimination.

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‘’Promote and protect the rights of girls, their right to education and expression, as well as providing them with equal opportunities for skills development and training, to enable them to learn new skills towards the futures they choose, Empowering girls to become independent and self-reliant to protect themselves from poverty and other forms of discrimination., Bridging gender digital gap by enabling access and affordability for them to enjoy the benefits ICT can offer to them’’

 

CITAD also says it has mad effort in coming up with. Online and offline awareness creation for the society on the importance of girl child education and digital literacy skills.

The centre has also embarked on Training and mentoring of girls and young women on different skills especially digital skills for self and financial independence.

And above all Providing empowerment opportunities for girls and young women, including soft loan employability training, business documentation mentorship and support.

Maryam Ado Haruna added that CITAD is pleading with parents to ensure not only enrolment of their girl child to schools, but also ensuring the completion of their at least, basic education (primary and secondary education).

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According to her All stakeholders and Citizens including women groups, CSOs and members of the society should play their role in putting eyes on moral discipline and protection of girl child from violation of rights and any form of child abuse.

Maryam Haruna added that Parents must ensure the provision of their family needs and especially that of the girl child

They also call on Teachers and parents should provide mentorship for their girl child/student on how to protect herself and respond to abuse.

Parents and school managements should ensure the provisions of sanitary pads for adolescent girls.

 

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

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The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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