7 h. ago Initiative advances sexual violence reporting among 2,500 school girls

Tribune Online Initiative advances sexual violence reporting among 2,500 school girls HER Dream Initiative (HDI) is breaking down barriers in a bold effort to address one of Nigeria’s most urgent human rights challenges by teaching young girls how to report sexual violence and working to eradicate rape culture across the state. Supported by The Pollination Project, this rapidly growing initiative has reached over 2,500 beneficiaries, equipping […] Initiative advances sexual violence reporting among 2,500 school girls Tribune Online

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15 h. ago 31% Nigerian Women Suffer Sexual, Physical Violence — Minister

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim on Wednesday disclosed that about 31 percent of Nigerian women between the ages of 15 and 49 years experienced physical violence. This is just as the Minister also hinted that over 28 percent of women across Nigeria have suffered a case of sexual violence […]

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6 d. ago Human rights stakeholders task FG to end SGBV, herdsmen invasion of Benue

Says over 70% of community members affected From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Human rights stakeholders in Benue State have called on the Federal and State Governments to evolve strategies to end Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and armed herdsmen invasions in Benue State. The human rights actors made this call in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, […] The post Human rights stakeholders task FG to end SGBV, herdsmen invasion of Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigeria boosts renewable energy through local, global partnerships

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its strong willingness to collaborate with both local and foreign companies to advance renewable energy initiatives aimed at achieving sustainable power generation, curbing dependence on fossil fuels, and fostering a greener environment. This assurance was made by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, […] The post Nigeria boosts renewable energy through local, global partnerships appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lagos Records 8,692 Domestic, Sexual Violence Cases In 1 Year

The Lagos State Government, on Friday, revealed that the state recorded a total of 8,692 cases of domestic and sexual violence between August 2024 and July 2025. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in the state, Lawal Pedro (SAN), who disclosed this, said domestic violence accounted for 3,685 cases, making it the most common issue […]

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4 w. ago Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation reported over 1,500 suspected cholera cases from mid-June to early August 2025 in three Ministry of Health (MoH) facilities […] The post Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago 1,500 Escaped Inmates Recaptured In 15 Years, Over 7,200 Still At Large

It is no longer news that over the last 15 years, Nigeria’s correctional system has witnessed a troubling wave of prison breaks, resulting in the escape of over 7,200 inmates. LEADERSHIP can now exclusively report that only about 1,500 of those escapees have been recaptured, raising grave questions about national security, prison infrastructure, and the […]

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