Broken Promises: Investigating The Epidemic Of Abandonment In Nigerian Marriages

Abandonment   in marriage, also known as desertion, is a legal term that describes a situation where a spouse leaves the marital home without a justifiable reason or the other’s consent, otherwise known as actual abandonment. It could also be a scenario where the spouse is still physically present but withdraws support either emotionally, financially,…

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Can Of Worms: Exposing Persistent Abuse of Girls with Disabilities

Gbemisola Okotie is the last child in a family of seven. The 19-year-old who had been battling total blindness since 2014 said she did not have it easy when she lost her sight. “It was like a dream’ she explained. Her parents left her indoors for years before she was admitted into the Ondo State School for the…

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Africa At A Glance

HEADLINES GHANA PASSES AFFIRMATIVE ACTION LAW FOR GENDER EQUALITY  Ghana has taken a significant step towards gender equality with the passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill on August 9, 2024. This landmark law mandates women’s representation in decision-making bodies and introduces gender-responsive budgeting, according to Ghana report EGYPT AND FAO DISCUSS EMPOWERING RURAL…

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