Minister highlights Nigeria’s women empowerment drive at UN
The Nigerian Minister of Women Affairs presented the nation's women empowerment initiatives at the UN's 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women.
Politics live: Tony Burke to give statement about Iranian footballers; EU to sign defence partnership with Australia
Tony Burke, Australia's home affairs minister, is expected to provide a statement regarding the status of five Iranian women footballers seeking asylum, a matter recently highlighted by Donald Trump's announcement.
Lawyer questions minister and DSS over the alleged age of abducted Jigawa girl
The family lawyer of a Jigawa girl, Walida Abdulhadi, is challenging claims made by a minister and the DSS regarding her age in the context of her alleged abduction.
Women affairs minister seeks review of ₦134.2bn 2026 budget
The Nigerian Minister of Women Affairs is advocating for an increase in the ministry's proposed 2026 budget to better address women’s issues in the country, following concerns about inadequate funding in the previous year.