women’s rights

UN Champions Justice for GBV Survivors in Bauchi: Breaking Barriers, Empowering Voices
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has emphasized the urgent need to enhance rapid access to justice for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Bauchi...

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Politics Today
3 hours ago3 hours ago

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has emphasized the urgent need to enhance rapid access to justice for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Bauchi State. They highlighted that the success of these efforts hinges on the steadfast dedication of key institutions to support and equip frontline service providers effectively. During a comprehensive two-day workshop...

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TikTok and CABC Join Forces to Combat Online Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria
In a pivotal move to enhance safety in digital environments, TikTok partnered with the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) to convene a roundtable...

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Tech
12 hours ago12 hours ago

In a pivotal move to enhance safety in digital environments, TikTok partnered with the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) to convene a roundtable in Lagos, addressing the urgent challenge of technology-enabled gender-based violence (TFGBV) in Nigeria. The discussion centered on refining content moderation techniques, with a particular emphasis on combating hate speech that...

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Queen Mercy Challenges Pastor Kingsley’s Controversial Claim That Men Aren’t Obliged to Support Women
The question of whether men are obligated to financially support their partners or if such provision is merely a voluntary act has sparked ongoing discussion.Recently,...

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Entertainments
3 days ago3 days ago

The question of whether men are obligated to financially support their partners or if such provision is merely a voluntary act has sparked ongoing discussion.Recently, Pastor Kingsley, the founder of David’s Christian Centre, shared his views during a sermon, suggesting that the societal expectation for men to be the primary breadwinners is more a product...

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INEC Champions Greater Women Representation in Political Leadership: A Call for Change
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting increased involvement and representation of women in political party leadership roles and elective...

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Politics Today
5 days ago5 days ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting increased involvement and representation of women in political party leadership roles and elective offices across Nigeria. Professor Mahmood Yakubu, INEC’s chairman, made this declaration during a courtesy visit by the Women’s Collective, an advocacy group operating under the umbrella of ‘The Electoral Hub,’...

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RipplesMetrics: Unveiling Why Many Nigerians Still Justify Wife Beating
The 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) provides insight into Nigerian attitudes-both male and female-toward the justification of wife beating under various conditions. The...

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Politics Today
6 days ago6 days ago

The 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) provides insight into Nigerian attitudes-both male and female-toward the justification of wife beating under various conditions. The data highlights how perspectives differ by age and geographic location within the country. According to the NDHS 2018 findings, approximately 20% of Nigerian women find wife beating justifiable in at...

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Shocking Reality: 31% of Nigerian Women Endure Sexual and Physical Violence, Reveals Minister
According to Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, nearly one-third (31%) of Nigerian women aged between 15 and 49 have...

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Lifestyle
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

According to Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, nearly one-third (31%) of Nigerian women aged between 15 and 49 have endured physical violence, while more than 28% have been victims of sexual violence at least once in their lives. These figures reveal a harsh truth about the ongoing challenges Nigeria...

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Grandmother Escapes After Arranging Abortion for Minor Raped by Cleric
A grandmother, Mrs. Otabor, has reportedly fled her residence following an illegal abortion performed on her 15-year-old granddaughter by a local healthcare worker. The incident...

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News & Gossips
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

A grandmother, Mrs. Otabor, has reportedly fled her residence following an illegal abortion performed on her 15-year-old granddaughter by a local healthcare worker. The incident took place in the Upper Uwa quarter of Benin City, Edo State, specifically on Ogiemwenken Street. The teenager, who is the stepdaughter of Mrs. Otabor, was allegedly raped and impregnated...

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Breaking Barriers Still Ahead: The Ongoing Struggle for Women in Politics
What is the current representation of women in key political roles such as state governors, deputy governors, Senators, and local government chairpersons? When we analyze...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

What is the current representation of women in key political roles such as state governors, deputy governors, Senators, and local government chairpersons? When we analyze these figures alongside the historical presence of women in leadership positions, a clear picture emerges. Despite gradual progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in Nigeria’s political landscape. This disparity highlights the...

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BBNaija 10: Sultana Opens Up About Being Married Off at Just 15 Years Old
Sultana Opens Up About Early Marriage and Motherhood on Big Brother Naija Season 10 In a heartfelt revelation during the recent live episode of Big...

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Entertainments
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Sultana Opens Up About Early Marriage and Motherhood on Big Brother Naija Season 10 In a heartfelt revelation during the recent live episode of Big Brother Naija Season 10, housemate Sultana shared a deeply personal story from her early life. Speaking candidly with fellow contestant Jason Jae in the garden area, she disclosed that she...

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