9 h. ago Ministry Marks 16 Days Of Activism Against Violence On Women, Children

Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, in partnership with the World Bank Group in Nigeria, hosted a high-level National Dialogue on Ending Gender-based Violence (GBV) in Abuja and Lagos, to mark the end of its 2025 initiative and the “16 Days of Activism” campaign. The event brought together government officials, development partners, private […]

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28 h. ago Federal Govt, Partners Launch Soil Health Programme to Boost Sustainable Agriculture

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Nigerian Institute of Soil Science, in collaboration with the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC), through its Soil Values programme funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, have launched the activities marking World Soil Day 2025 in Nigeria. The theme of this year’s edition, “Healthy Soils for […]

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31 h. ago Monarch, Others Seek Stiffer Regulation Against Cyberbullying, Violence

Stakeholders in Taraba State have called on the government to develop a regulatory framework to address rising cases of cyberbullying and digital violence, particularly against women and girls. The call was made in Jalingo, during a workshop marking the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. The event was organised by […]

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61 h. ago Oyebanji’s wife leads walk against digital violence in Ekiti

The wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, on Monday led a sensitisation walk through major streets and markets in Ado-Ekiti to raise awareness about the dangers of digital violence, as part of activities marking the close of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The awareness walk, themed ‘Unite to […]

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6 d. ago FG urged to put in place stronger policies to protect women, curb gender

Stakeholders in Kano State have called on federal, state, and local governments to develop comprehensive policies that better protect women read more FG urged to put in place stronger policies to protect women, curb gender-based violence

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9 d. ago UNICEF Partners Zamfara First Lady, Gift 1,000 Schoolgirls Hygiene Kits

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) ) in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady of Zamfara State, has distributed personal hygiene kits to 1,000 students of Government Girls Day Secondary School, Galadima, Gusau, as part of activities marking the ongoing 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Delivering her remarks, the First […]

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9 d. ago Tinubu unveils 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem, appeal fund

President Tinubu unveils the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem and appeal fund, kicking off activities to honour Nigeria’s fallen heroes and veteran Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-unveils-2026-armed-forces-remembrance-day-emblem-appeal-fund/

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1 week ago Police mark 70 years of women officers with free medical outreach

The Jigawa Police Command celebrates 70 years of women in policing with a free medical outreach and a walk against gender-based violence. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-mark-70-years-of-women-officers-with-free-medical-outreach/

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1 week ago Police mark 70 years of female officers in Ebonyi, condemn GBV

Ebonyi State Police celebrate 70 years of women in policing with a commemorative march against gender-based violence, trafficking, and other crimes. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-mark-70-years-of-female-officers-in-ebonyi-condemn-gbv/

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2 w. ago FCTA Announces Free HIV Counselling, Testing For 2025 World AIDS Day

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has disclosed plans to provide free HIV counselling and testing as part of activities marking the 2025 World AIDS Day, with a focus on community engagement and collective action. This was confirmed through a statement by Mrs Bola Ajao, Special Assistant to the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health […]

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2 w. ago FCT security committee reactivates ‘operation sweep’ to tackle kidnapping, banditry

“I appeal to FCT residents to continue their day-to-day activities, knowing that we will do our best to secure them...

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2 w. ago Anambra gov’s wife intensifies advocacy against cases of gender based violence

According to Dr Soludo, who is also the founder of Healthy Living With Nonye Soludo Initiative, "Yesterday, November 25, 2025, we raised a voice of action as we joined the global community to commemorate this year's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 

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2 w. ago 16 Days of Activism: Violence will no longer be tolerated — Zamfara gov’s wife

The wife of Governor Dauda Lawal and First Lady of Zamfara State, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has officially launched the global campaign for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in the state. She warned that both physical and digital violence will no longer be tolerated. Speaking today at the Government House in Gusau, […]

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2 w. ago Inner Wheel Joins Global Campaign To End Gender – Based Violence

Inner Wheel District 910 Nigeria has officially joined the global effort to end gender-based violence (GBV) by launching its participation in the Orange the World campaign. Addressing journalists yesterday in Abuja, District Chairman IWM Felicia Agbonhese explained that the campaign aligns with the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, observed from November 25 […]

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Bauchi Women’s group seeks Collaboration with NSCDC on Gender Based Violence

The Bauchi State Women Empowerment Initiative, on Tuesday, seek collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on gender read more Bauchi Women’s group seeks Collaboration with NSCDC on Gender Based Violence

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3 w. ago FRSC offers humanitarian support to road crash victims in Katsina

As part of activities commemorating the 2025 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Crash Victims, the Federal Road Safety read more FRSC offers humanitarian support to road crash victims in Katsina

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3 w. ago Lagos Launches Centralised Mental Health Providers Directory

Lagos State Government has unveiled the Lagos Community of Mental Health Providers (LCP) Directory, a pioneering digital registry that centralises verified information on all mental health practitioners and organisations across the state. The launch, which took place at the Ministry of Health, Alausa-Ikeja, marks a significant advancement in the state’s efforts to enhance access to […]

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4 w. ago UI produces 448 First Class graduates, marks 77th Founder’s Day

The University of Ibadan has graduated a total of 5,900 students, with 448 of them earning First Class honours, as part of activities marking the institution’s 77th Founder’s Day celebration. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, disclosed this on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the 2025 convocation, held at the International Conference Centre of […]

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4 w. ago FG launches AI training for teachers in Federal Unity Colleges

The Permanent Secretary noted that the initiative marks a significant milestone in the Ministry’s drive to align teaching

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