4 h. ago HEIR Study: 94% of Nigerian workers report sexual harassment crisis, seek policy reform

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A recent virtual validation meeting convened by HEIR Women Hub (HWH) exposed critical gaps in Nigeria’s fight against workplace sexual harassment, with research revealing widespread policy non-compliance and systemic failures in enforcement. Supported by the African Women Development Fund (AWDF) under the KASA! Initiative, the meeting united gender advocates, policymakers, and […] The post HEIR Study: 94% of Nigerian workers report sexual harassment crisis, seek policy reform appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tafawa Balewa University Sacks Lecturer Over Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Married Woman

The Governing Council of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi State, has dismissed a senior lecturer, identified as Dr Usman Aliyu, over allegations of sexual harassment involving a married postgraduate student, Mrs Kamila Aliyu. It was gathered that Director, Information and Public Relations of the institution, Zailani Bappa, disclosed this in an interview with the […] The post Tafawa Balewa University Sacks Lecturer Over Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Married Woman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability

A socio-political pressure group, Action Collective, has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to submit himself to an independent and thorough investigation over a sexual harassment allegation, warning that his refusal to do so and continued stay in office could obstruct due process and compromise the integrity of the legislative system. The group insisted […] The post Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kano to prosecute teachers found guilty of sexual harassment 

The Kano State Government has vowed to take decisive action against any teacher or school staff found guilty of sexually harassing students, declaring that such offenders will face the full wrath of the law. This is contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Yusuf on Student Matters, Ibrahim Sumaila, and Read More

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1 week ago Natasha’s Sexual Allegation Against Akpabio Has Significant Contradictions

Renowned lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has said that the sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has significant contradictions. Agbakoba, who spoke at an elaborate press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, added […]

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1 week ago Agbakoba faults Natasha’s sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio

Popular legal luminary, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has raised concerns over what he described as “significant inconsistencies” in the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Agbakoba made this known while speaking at a media briefing at his Apapa Chambers in Lagos State on Tuesday. Agbakoba, who is the Read More

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1 week ago Group Urges Akpabio To Step Aside Over Sexual Harassment Allegation

A socio-political pressure group, Action Collective, has demanded that Senate President Godswill Akpabio step aside and submit himself to an independent investigation following an allegation of sexual harassment against him. The group described Akpabio’s continued leadership of the Senate as “morally indefensible” and warned that failure to address the issue transparently could erode public trust […]

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1 week ago Sexual harassment: Natasha Akpoti’s allegation contradictory, says Agbakoba

Olisa Agbakoba, former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has stated that the sexual harassment allegation made by Natasha read more Sexual harassment: Natasha Akpoti’s allegation contradictory, says Agbakoba

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1 week ago Akpabio: Natasha’s allegation has significant contradictions – Olisa Agbakoba 

…hints at fresh legal action, demands clarification from suspended Senator  BY PHILIP NWOSU Renowned lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has stated that the sexual harassment allegation levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan falls short of the evidentiary threshold required to establish such […] The post Akpabio: Natasha’s allegation has significant contradictions – Olisa Agbakoba  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Natasha’s Allegation Against Akpabio Contradictory, Falls Short Of Proving Sexual Harassment, Says Agbakoba

Renowned lawyer and former President, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has said that the sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has significant contradictions. Agbakoba, who spoke at an elaborate press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, added that […]

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1 week ago “We do not feel protected”, Nigerian women speak out on the broken system failing victims of sexual harassment

Sexual harassment remains one of the most deeply entrenched and underreported issues in Nigeria. A recent poll, BusinessDay’s March 2025 read more “We do not feel protected”, Nigerian women speak out on the broken system failing victims of sexual harassment

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1 week ago Lagos Varsity Dismisses Three Lecturers Over Alleged Sexual Harassment

Lagos State University of Science and Technology has fired three of its academic staff members over alleged sexual harassment within the institution. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the sacked lecturers include one Mr. Nurudeen Hassan from the Department of Mass Communication, Mr. Kareem Arigbabu and Mr. Olayinka Uthman from the Department of Arts & Design. It […] The post Lagos Varsity Dismisses Three Lecturers Over Alleged Sexual Harassment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lagos varsity fires three lecturers over sexual harassment allegations

The Lagos State University of Science and Technology has sacked three lecturers over allegations of sexual harassment. LASUSTECH’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Lanre Kuye, confirmed the development on Sunday. He said the move reflects its zero-tolerance stance on sexual harassment, which is backed by a clearly defined sexual harassment policy and the disciplinary action followed Read More

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2 w. ago Group Demands Akpabio’s Resignation Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

A civil advocacy group, The Action Collective, has called for the immediate resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio following renewed allegations of sexual harassment that the group said were damaging both the credibility of the National Assembly and Nigeria’s international reputation. In a strongly worded statement released on Thursday and signed by its National Coordinator, […]

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2 w. ago Alleged sexual harassment: Group demands Akpabio’s resignation

By Sunday Ani  A political and civil advocacy pressure group, Action Collective, has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to immediately step down or resign from office, following allegations of sexual harassment that have not only tainted the integrity of the National Assembly but also embarrassed Nigeria before the international community.  The group insisted […] The post Alleged sexual harassment: Group demands Akpabio’s resignation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Don’t Embarrass Your Parents, Stop Using Your School Fees To Gamble” – Rivers Varsity Warns Students

Rivers State University Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt has warned its students over what its described as illegal investment, saying using school fees for gambling is not good. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, led this out during a pre-first semester examination roadshow around the main campus in Port Harcourt on Thursday. Mr. Zeb-Obipi, also urged students to […] The post “Don’t Embarrass Your Parents, Stop Using Your School Fees To Gamble” – Rivers Varsity Warns Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Don’t use your fees for gambling, Rivers varsity VC warns students

The Rivers State University Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt said it has begun and implemented a “no school fees, no exam” policy for the upcoming first semester examinations. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, disclosed this during a pre-first semester examination roadshow around the main campus in Port Harcourt on Thursday. Zeb-Obipi, also warned the students to resist Read More

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2 w. ago Sexual harassment: SSANU rejects FUOYE VC’s clearance, threatens strike

The Western Zone of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities on Thursday rejected the resolution of the Governing Council of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, which absolved the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, of sexual harassment. PUNCH Online reports that the Governing Council absolved Fasina of allegations of sexual Read More

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2 w. ago Sexual harassment: Lawyer alleges FUOYE biased, calls for external investigation

Pelumi Olajengbesi, a legal practitioner, has described the dismissal of sexual allegations against Abayomi Fasina, vice-chancellor of Federal University Oye-Ekiti read more Sexual harassment: Lawyer alleges FUOYE biased, calls for external investigation

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2 w. ago Police arrest one as suspected cultists clash in Rivers varsity

The Rivers State Police Command said it has arrested one suspect following a clash by rival cult groups at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Iwofe, in Rumulomeni, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that suspected Vikings and Black Axe cult groups were battling for territorial control on the campus, leading Read More

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