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UNICEF Advocates Health Education As Key To Ending Female Genital Mutilation
UNICEF Advocates Health Education As Key To Ending Female Genital Mutilation....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In commemoration of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, UNICEF emphasizes the critical role of health education in combating the practice………CONTINUE READING
UNICEF underscores the importance of continuing education efforts to inform girls and women about the harmful consequences of FGM. Research shows that daughters of educated mothers are less likely to undergo FGM, highlighting the pivotal role of education in preventing this harmful practice.
Female genital mutilation, as defined by the World Health Organization, involves the partial or complete removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. This practice poses significant health risks, including severe bleeding, urinary problems, infections, and childbirth complications.
FGM is recognized globally as a violation of human rights, primarily affecting girls and women in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. It is often performed on minors by traditional practitioners, constituting a grave violation of children’s rights.
According to UNICEF data, over 200 million girls and women have undergone FGM, primarily in 30 countries where the practice is prevalent. The health complications resulting from FGM impose significant financial burdens on healthcare systems, highlighting the urgent need for action to end this practice.
In Nigeria, UNICEF reports that FGM prevalence is particularly high in the Southeast and Southwest regions, with alarming rates in states like Ekiti and Oyo.
UNICEF emphasizes the power of education in raising awareness and fostering social change to end FGM. Educated women are more likely to question and reject harmful cultural practices, creating a ripple effect in their communities.
Celine Lafoucriere, Chief of UNICEF Lagos Office, emphasizes the need for increased awareness, advocacy, and legal measures to combat FGM. She underscores the importance of promoting alternative cultural practices that uphold the rights and dignity of girls.
UNICEF Child Protection Specialist, Denis Onoise, emphasizes the importance of holistic support for survivors of FGM, including health, education, social services, and justice interventions. Empowering survivors to become advocates for change is crucial in the fight against FGM.
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Enough of the Blackmail: Oyintiloye Challenges Opponents To Face Issues Instead Of Dredging Up Old Sagas.
Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Osun State, has dismissed reports that the United States has revived a drug-trafficking case against President Bola Tinubu, labeling the claims as politically motivated propaganda intended to divert public attention.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement issued in Osogbo, Oyintiloye maintained that no American court has ordered a criminal retrial or found the President guilty. He clarified that the controversial legal filing was merely a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit focused on accessing records from U.S. law enforcement agencies rather than a criminal prosecution, emphasizing that the existence of government files from agencies like the FBI or DEA does not equate to proof of wrongdoing.
Furthermore, Oyintiloye criticized opposition figures for repeatedly recycling old accusations regarding certificate forgery, criminality, and drug allegations instead of debating substantive governance issues or offering concrete policy alternatives. He urged politicians to focus on presenting clear manifestoes and ideas to the electorate ahead of the 2027 elections rather than resorting to personal attacks and blackmail.
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, noted that political associates of Rabiu Kwankwaso—the vice-presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)—are defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in anticipation of the 2027 presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Keyamo’s statement came as a reaction to Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the APC National Chairman, who received various politicians and their followers into the party on a Saturday in Kano State. Among the notable figures who switched allegiance were Senator Rufa’i Sani Hanga and his loyalists, Senator Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya and his supporters, Senator Mas’ud Eljibrin Doguwa, and Fruit Faction Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Hon. Ali Datti Yako (who also served as the State Deputy Chairman of the NDC). Other prominent arrivals included former Ungogo Local Government Area chairman Hon. Badaru Umar, alongside members affiliated with the Gawuna camp.
In response to these defections, Keyamo took to his X platform to assert that the electorate in Kano State would abandon Kwankwaso and align with the APC come 2027. He commented on the steady stream of Kwankwaso’s key allies moving over to the APC, while expressing anticipation for January 16, 2027, under God’s continued grace.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has stated that Governor Seyi Makinde will be held accountable for any state funds utilized in pursuit of his presidential bid.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In an official statement released by its Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Sadare, the ruling party claimed that Makinde—running as the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM)—lacks the necessary qualifications, experience, and strategy required for the 2027 presidency. Dismissing his campaign as a charade, the APC asserted that he will be compelled to refund public resources spent on the doomed venture.
The statement criticized Makinde for promoting a dead-end political campaign, emphasizing that he is being closely watched as he wastes state funds on a structureless party.
In a related development, Adebayo Mutalubi Ojo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former Oyo State Commissioner for Justice, forecasted that Governor Makinde might soon face defections among his loyalists leading up to the 2027 elections. Appearing on the Ibadan-based political podcast OpenForum360, Ojo noted that as December 2026 approaches, the state’s political climate will shift, with several current supporters expected to abandon Makinde and his chosen successor, Bimbo Adekanmbi.
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