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Victoria Mgbanwa The Kogi State Government has disclosed that gender based violence will soon be a thing of the past in the state. The Director, Planning Research and Strategy Kogi state Ministry of women Affairs Mr Inah Husseni stated this at a stakeholders’ engagement workshop on sexual exploitation and abuse/gender based violence. The program is organised by the Nigeria Covid-19 preparedness and response project for members of the Kogi State Technical Working Group on GBV. “The Kogi State Government has put much effort to end sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment and all forms of gender based violence. There is currently a…
On 3rd May 2024, the global community commemorated World Press Day (WPD), which provided an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom and assess the state of media freedom worldwide. Though the 2024 theme was on informing the public about the problems and solutions facing the environment and influencing concrete action to address pressing environmental problems in Nigeria, this year’s WPD came at a most perilous time for the freedom of the press in the country. Hence, the major conversations and engagements in Nigeria on May 3, 2024 highlighted recent experiences in Nigeria, indicating that press freedom is…
Victoria Mgbanwa Popular Music Star, David Adeleke(Davido) wedding to Chioma is set to happen tomorrow. Chioma and Davido’s traditional wedding is scheduled to take place in Lagos on June 25th 2024. He revealed the wedding photos with his partner, Chioma, following the news of their wedding on Tuesday. The music star who revealed his upcoming wedding last week Tuesday, shared the pictures on his Instagram account with the #CHIVIDO2024
By Chioma Kanu While transparency alone is not sufficient for improving implementation of livelihood projects, inclusive community participation is crucial for realizing the positive outcomes associated with greater budget transparency and accountability. Improved livelihoods budget outcome and good governance requires the meaningful engagement of the citizens including female headed households, especially at grassroots level. While participatory budgeting at community levels focuses on promoting social justice, transparency and accountability by providing the government with community-oriented information and facts that improve financial efficiency, it is surprising that indigenous women group like the Mothers and Marginalised Advocacy Centre’s Udi rightsholders have had little…
By Tijanni Abdul Salam Since the inception of the Tinubu administration,the Efcc has carried out onslaught against bureau de change operators mainly northerners. And recently dealers on gold in wuse market. Two workers stole gold estimated to be seven hundred million naira from the home of the inspector general of police and sold it to a gold dealer in wuse market. The gold said to belong to the principal staff officer three to the IGP a CSP and also an in-law to the IGP. The main culprit who bought the gold disappear leaving the police arresting innocent traders who only…
Bukola Afeni The CEO of Merck Foundation, Dr Rasha Kelej has reteirated the commitment of the body towards reducing infertility issues among couples in Africa and Asia. She stated this at the 3rd Annual World Infertility Awareness Summit online conference to mark the World Infertility Day celebration. According to her expectant couples should engage in regular exercise and consume healthy food . “We want to reverse the clock by ensuring that intending mothers and fathers.are fully informed about reproductive health issues in their communities”, she said. Dr Kelej noted that the Foundation is also partnering with media and other partners…
The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), in collaboration with the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), has commenced the third batch of the Advanced Obstetrics and Surgical Skills (AOSS) training for the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) faculty examiners in Abuja, Nigeria. Launched in February 2024, the project has trained 58 obstetrics and gynecology doctors across the first two batches held in Lagos, Nigeria. The primary goal of this training is to enhance the capacity of NPMCN faculty examiners in training residents in obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN). The five-day training program, held at the National Postgraduate Medical College in…
Bukola Afeni The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said the Commission has implemented enhanced measures to safeguard the information stored in its National Identity Database. The Head Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke in a statement reaffirms its commit to providing secure identity services and protecting the Citizens’ data per its mandate as Nigeria’s foundational identity provider. He said the actions align with the commitment outlined by the Director-General/CEO, Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, upon assuming office in August 2023. “Engr Coker-Odusote emphasized that the NIMC collaborates with relevant security agencies to uphold the utmost data security standards and regulatory compliance.” In addition ,…
Nifemi Babasanmi The Executive Director MAMA Centre Chioma Kanu, has called for substantial investments in women’s socio-economic empowerment, emphasizing that such efforts will pave the way towards gender equality, poverty eradication, and inclusive economic growth in Nigeria. The organization highlighted the significant contributions of women to the economy, whether in businesses, on farms, as entrepreneurs or employees, or through unpaid care work at home. “Promoting women’s economic justice and rights and closing gender gaps across all spheres in the country are key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals,” stated Kanu. She stressed the importance of recognizing women’s potential and capabilities,…
Esther Salifu In commemoration of the World Safety Day, the World Health Organization has urged the government to commit to the development or update of National intervention plans for food emergencies, food control systems and foodborne disease surveillance in order to ensure safe and nutritious food for everyone. The WHO County Director, Dr Walter Kazadi disclosed this in his message during the World Safety Day celebration held on Friday, 7th June 2024, in Abuja . Kazadi who was represented by Dr. Pindar Klakawa urged food producers to adopt good and safe agricultural practices, Food Vendors and Food business operators to…