4 h. ago Digital abuse: Oborevwori’s wife calls for urgent action to protect women, girls

Tobore Oborevwori, the wife of Delta State Governor and founder of You Matter Charity Foundation, has called for urgent collective read more Digital abuse: Oborevwori’s wife calls for urgent action to protect women, girls

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8 h. ago NHRC Seeks Stronger Media Partnership To Tackle Rising Digital Violence

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the media to intensify public awareness on digital violence, warning that the country was witnessing a disturbing rise in technology-facilitated abuses, especially against women and girls. The Commission made the appeal on Tuesday during an advocacy visit to the Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union […]

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3 d. ago Economic hardship, others deepening mental health crisis — Psychiatrists

Nigerian psychiatrists warn that economic hardship and systemic neglect are deepening the mental health crisis. Learn about the urgent calls for reform. Read More: https://punchng.com/economic-hardship-others-deepening-mental-health-crisis-psychiatrists/

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4 d. ago Obi condemns attack on Ngige’s convoy, urges action on insecurity

Peter Obi visits Chris Ngige to condemn the recent attack on his convoy in Anambra, calling for urgent action against Nigeria’s rising insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-condemns-attack-on-ngiges-convoy-urges-action-on-insecurity/

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5 d. ago Alaafin calls for integration of traditional institutions into national counter

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has called for the urgent integration of traditional institutions and native intelligence into the National Counter-Terrorism Strategy, describing them as

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5 d. ago Alaafin Advocates Inclusion Of Traditional Rulers, Native Intelligence In Terrorism Fight

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has called for urgent integration of traditional institutions and native intelligence into the country’s national counter-terrorism strategy to address the country’s complex security challenges. Oba Owoade stressed that unless and until development challenges were seriously addressed via a genuinely people-oriented development strategy, enduring security is likely to […]

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6 d. ago Review Firearm Law To Allow Responsible Citizens Own Guns, Senate Tells Federal Government

The Senate has called on the federal government to review the country’s firearm laws to allow responsible citizens to own guns, citing the escalating insecurity across Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger States. The call followed the adoption of a motion titled ‘Urgent Need To Address Escalating Insecurity in Kwara, Kebbi and Niger States’, which highlighted recent […]

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7 d. ago Ondo govt reaffirms zero tolerance for discrimination, abuse against women, girls

Osamaye stated that the state government remains resolute in promoting an inclusive society...

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7 d. ago Ondo govt condemns alarming surge in violence against women, girls

The Ondo State Government has strongly condemned the alarming surge in violence cases against women and the girl-child in the read more Ondo govt condemns alarming surge in violence against women, girls

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7 d. ago Online Abuse Of Women Must Stop, Says First Lady Remi Tinubu

First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called for urgent and collective action to end the growing wave of online abuse and harassment targeted at women and girls, warning that digital spaces must not become environments of fear. In her message marking the 2025 International Day for the Elimination of […]

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1 week ago Insecurity: Actress Yvonne Jegede Weeps, Calls For Urgent Action

Nigerian actress Yvonne Jegede has made an emotional appeal to authorities, expressing deep fear and frustration over the escalating insecurity across the country. In a video shared in the early hours of Saturday, Jegede broke down in tears as she recounted her growing anxiety about Nigeria’s security situation. She said she had been awake for […]

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1 week ago Beware Of Divisive Forces, Atiku Warms At ACF 25th Anniversary

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has warned on attempts to stir conflict within the North, including “sophisticated subversion” by adversaries using technology to exploit ethnic or religious differences. Atiku stated this yesterday when he delivered a call for renewed northern unity, visionary leadership and urgent socio-economic reforms as the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) marked its […]

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1 week ago Beware Of Divisive Forces, Atiku Tells North At ACF’s 25th Anniversary

  Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has issued a stern warning about deliberate attempts to stir conflict within the North, including “sophisticated subversion” by adversaries using technology to exploit ethnic or religious differences. Atiku stated this on Friday when he delivered a stirring call for renewed Northern unity, visionary leadership, and urgent socio-economic […]

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1 week ago Soludo’s wife hails Anambra girls for emerging tops at ‘Women in ICT training’

Anambra’s first lady, Nonye Soludo, praises girls from the state for excelling at the Women in ICT training, with one participant winning a top zonal award Read More: https://punchng.com/soludos-wife-hails-anambra-girls-for-emerging-tops-at-women-in-ict-training/

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1 week ago MSF strengthens diphtheria intervention amid surge in suspected cases  

Learn how MSF is combating a severe diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria, treating thousands of cases and calling for urgent action on vaccination and treatment. Read More: https://punchng.com/msf-strengthens-diphtheria-intervention-amid-surge-in-suspected-cases/

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1 week ago Northern women’s group condemns Maga schoolgirls’ abductions 

…says incident a direct challenge to Nigeria’s leadership, collective humanity Women’s group, under the umbrella of Voices for Inclusion and Equity for Women (VIEW), has strongly condemned the abduction of schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, describing the incident as a direct challenge to Nigeria’s leadership and collective humanity.  […]

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1 week ago Activists Lead Campaign Against Poor Menstrual Hygiene In Displaced Peoples’ Camp

Gender activists and women’s health advocates, including Freda Irabor, Aisha Yesufu, and Lemmy Ughegbe, have called for increased awareness and education on menstrual hygiene among women and girls, particularly those living in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. The activists made the call during a Reusable Sanitary Pads Outreach organised by the Thrive for Her Foundation […]

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2 w. ago MWAN screens women, adolescent girls for breast, cervical cancer in Bauchi

"Annually, it has been shown that about 12,000 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in Nigeria,...

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2 w. ago SQHN 2025 Conference: Stakeholders call for local action to reimagine healthcare quality amid gaps

Healthcare leaders, policymakers, and practitioners have issued a urgent call for locally driven solutions to overhaul Nigeria’s struggling healthcare system. read more SQHN 2025 Conference: Stakeholders call for local action to reimagine healthcare quality amid gaps

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2 w. ago Soludo’s wife urges collective action to tackle diabetics epidemic

The wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has called for a collective and urgent action towards controlling

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