By Justina Auta The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening protective measures to safeguard women and girls. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, said this during the “2025 No Tolerance March” as part of activities marking the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) onContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), in partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has called for stronger measures to protect women and girls against digital Gender-Based Violence (GBV) nationwide. The call was made during a one-day sensitisation programme in Abuja, marking the 2025 commemorationContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The University of Maidugiri (UNIMAID) Alumni Forum, Abuja Chapter has called for unity to impact the school and its students. The forum made the call on Saturday in Abuja, at the 9th edition of its Quarterly Walkout and Networking tagged: “Reawakening Walk 2.0”. The President of theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The President of the Nigerian Correctional Officers Wives Association (NICOWA), Mrs Victoria Nwakuche, has called for a nationwide mobilisation of women to confront the deepening social challenges affecting Nigerian families and communities. The NICOWA president made the call at the association’s 2025 National Convention themed “Women NavigatingContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, says the strong support system built by the Naval Officers’ Wives Association (NOWA) has continued to strengthen naval personnel and boost operational efficiency across commands. Abbas stated this in his goodwill message at the NOWA 60th AnniversaryContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says no fewer than 10,326 Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases were reported between January and September 2025, with 2,444 survivors receiving care in recovery centres. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imam Suleiman-Ibrahim, made this known at the National Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Technology-FacilitatedContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, a philanthropist, has committed more than N87.5million to sponsor free surgeries for vulnerable patients suffering from hernia and hydrocele in Katsina State. A member of the Mangal Foundation’s Board of Trustees, Mr Hussaini Kabir, revealed this during a screening exercise for patients at theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi ActionAid has called on governments, civil society, the private sector, media, development partners and community leaders to intensify efforts to prevent and respond to all forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) Country Director, Mr Andrew Mamedu, made the call at the Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Technology-FacilitatedContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Native, a cultural coalition, says it is committed to supporting the welfare and development of children in care homes through monthly welfare initiatives and donations. Mr Jethro Annum, President of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), made this pledge when he led a delegation from The NativeContinue Reading
By Gabriel Yough The Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has commended the Open Hands Amazing Charitable Organisation for providing medical items to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the state. Open Hands is a humanitarian group based in New York. The commendation is contained in an appreciation letter by itsContinue Reading
