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Lawmakers In Gambia Stand Firm Against Female Genital Mutilation

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The Gambia’s parliament has rejected a controversial bill seeking to overturn the country’s 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM).

The decision comes after months of intense debate and international pressure.

The Women’s (Amendment) Bill 2024, which aimed to decriminalize FGM, had sparked widespread concern among rights groups and international organizations.

However, lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to uphold the existing ban, citing the harmful and violative nature of the practice.

The Gambia’s ban on FGM, enacted in 2015, punishes offenders with up to three years in prison.

The World Health Organization and UNICEF have commended the country’s stance, highlighting the severe health risks and zero health benefits associated with FGM.

This decision reinforces The Gambia’s commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of its women and girls, and sets a strong precedent for other countries to follow.

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Explosion rocks Trans Niger pipeline in Rivers

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An explosion has rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline at Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The explosion occurred late Monday night near the Bodo-Bonny Road, which is currently under construction.

The affected section of the major pipeline is still on fire, though the exact cause of the explosion remains unknown.

It is unclear whether the incident resulted from human interference, especially amid recent threats by militant groups to attack oil installations.

These threats stem from the Federal Government’s withholding of Rivers State’s allocation due to the ongoing political crisis.

The TNP, a critical federal oil transport line, supplies crude oil to the Bonny export terminal in Rivers State.

The explosion has raised concerns about potential environmental damage and disruptions to oil supply in the region.

Government authorities have not yet issued any statements regarding the incident.

 

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EFCC impounds trucks of illegal solid minerals in Benue

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The Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has intercepted eight trucks suspected of carrying illegally mined solid minerals in Benue State.

The Benue State government has embarked on stiff measures to curb illegal mining activities prevalent in the state.

This was disclosed in a statement by the spokesman of the EFCC, Dele Oyewole.

He said the seizure took place in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area.

“The minerals, suspected to be fluorite and iron stones, were allegedly extracted from unauthorized mining sites in Logo LGA.”

Oyewole confirmed that investigations are ongoing, and once completed, those responsible will face prosecution.

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EFCC Arrests Kano TikTok Influencer, Murja Kunya for Alleged Naira Mutilation

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Operatives of the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, have arrested popular TikTok influencer, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, for allegedly abusing and mutilating the Naira.

Specifically, Kunya was arrested for allegedly spraying Naira notes for fun during her stay in a hotel room at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano. The arrest followed her diligent pursuit by EFCC operatives after she jumped an administrative bail granted her by the Commission over one month ago.

She was initially arrested in January 2025 for violating the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Act which prohibits the abuse and mutilation of the Naira. She was granted an administrative bail by the Commission pending her arraignment before the Federal High Court in Kano. However, when it was time for her court appearance, Kunya absconded, evading the legal processes.

However, after weeks of intensive investigation and surveillance, EFCC operatives successfully re-arrested the TikTok Influencer on Sunday March 16, 2025. She was subsequently conveyed to the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Commission, where she is currently in custody awaiting her arraignment.

The EFCC reiterates its commitment to enforcing laws protecting the integrity of the Nigerian currency and warned against acts of abuse including spraying, stamping, or mutilating the currency during social events.

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