The Enugu State Police Command, in partnership with the Ministry of Gender Affairs, has arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly marrying a 13-year-old girl in Amufie, Enugu Ezike, Igbo-Eze North LGA.

“The arrest follows a viral video on X (formerly Twitter) showing an elaborate wedding ceremony involving the underaged girl.

According to reports, the girl’s parents and a woman known as Ezenwanyi, who is alleged to have arranged and facilitated the union, are said to be detained after widespread public complaints.

The incident sparked strong reactions across the community and on social media, with many condemning the act and calling for stricter enforcement of child protection laws.

In a statement, the concerned Igbo-Eze North Youth (CINY) praised the Enugu State Government, the Ministry of Gender Affairs, and the police for their swift response.

“This arrest reaffirms the state’s commitment to upholding the rights of children and enforcing relevant laws against child abuse, child marriage, and the violation of minors,” the group said.

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has safely arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, after being evacuated from Guinea-Bissau in the wake of a military coup.

He landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. this evening.

Jonathan, who led the West African Elders Forum Election Observation Mission, had been in the country monitoring last Sunday’s presidential and legislative elections before the military announced it had seized power. There have been apprehension amongst Nigerians about the safety of the former president.

Thankfully, he was airlifted out of the country this evening.

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A Renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, is dead, Ekwutosblog has learnt.

His Son, Sayyadi Ali Dahiru Usman Bauchi confirmed his death to our correspondent.

Confirming the death to our reporter on phone, Sayyadi Ali said, “It is confirmed Sheikh has returned to his creator. We are all from Allah and to Him we shall all return.

“It is time for Sheikh to rest. We thank Almighty Allah. Allah has done everything to us for sparing the life of Sheikh till this time. Sheikh’s life was well spent. Alhamdulillah.

“I’m right now in Madinah, so I cannot confirm to you where the remains of Sheikh will be buried; maybe in Abuja or Bauchi.”