women’s rights

From Pottery to Policy: How Malala’s Inspiring Day in Abuja is Empowering Girls Everywhere
This week, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Malala Fund co-founder Malala Yousafzai visited Nigeria accompanied by Malala Fund’s CEO Lena Alfi, board members, and her...

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News & Gossips
4 days ago4 days ago

This week, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Malala Fund co-founder Malala Yousafzai visited Nigeria accompanied by Malala Fund’s CEO Lena Alfi, board members, and her father and fellow co-founder Ziauddin Yousafzai. Their mission was to further Malala Fund’s commitment to advancing education for girls. In Abuja, Malala dedicated an entire day to engaging with local...

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Ebonyi Stakeholders Unite to Eradicate Female Genital Mutilation: A Bold Stand Against Perpetrators
Community leaders from 17 villages within the Izzi local government area of Ebonyi State have pledged to identify and bring to justice those responsible for...

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Politics Today
6 days ago6 days ago

Community leaders from 17 villages within the Izzi local government area of Ebonyi State have pledged to identify and bring to justice those responsible for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and their accomplices. Their commitment aims to ensure strict legal action against offenders. During a one-day consensus-building workshop focused on eradicating FGM in the region, participants...

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US Agency Alleges Nigerian Government Returned Rescued Women to Boko Haram Husbands
The United States Department of State has criticized the Nigerian government for reportedly returning women who were rescued from Boko Haram kidnappers and human traffickers...

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Politics Today
1 week ago1 week ago

The United States Department of State has criticized the Nigerian government for reportedly returning women who were rescued from Boko Haram kidnappers and human traffickers back to their terrorist spouses. In its 2025 Trafficking in Persons report released on Wednesday, the US agency highlighted that both Nigerian federal authorities and the Borno State government handed...

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UNICEF: Female Genital Mutilation Is a Critical Human Rights Violation Impacting Girls and Women
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has identified Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as a critical human rights issue that demands immediate and sustained action to...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has identified Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as a critical human rights issue that demands immediate and sustained action to eradicate. At a recent two-day media forum, Celine Lafoucriere, UNICEF’s Head of the Lagos Field Office, emphasized the urgency of intensifying efforts to eliminate FGM in Nigeria by 2030. Hosted...

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30 Years of Progress in Gender Equality: Celebrating Triumphs, Confronting Challenges, and Charting the Future
In the lead-up to the observance on Monday, 22 September, UN Women-the entity dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women-alongside the UN Department of...

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International News
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

In the lead-up to the observance on Monday, 22 September, UN Women-the entity dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women-alongside the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), issued a stark warning: progress toward gender equality goals is severely lagging. Their latest publication, the 2025 Gender Snapshot, reveals that 10% of women currently...

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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 weeks ago3 weeks 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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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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Entertainment
3 weeks ago3 weeks 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
4 weeks ago4 weeks 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
4 weeks ago4 weeks 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
1 month ago1 month 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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