Advocates Push Humane Prison Reforms in Nigeria
Nigerian stakeholders demand correctional reforms focusing on mental health, education, and rehabilitation to restore inmate dignity and reduce reoffending rates nationwide.
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NURTW Chairman Killed in Ilesa Shooting
NURTW chairman Adeboye Ademoroti shot dead in Ilesa. Osun police confirm investigation ongoing as Governor Adeleke warns against political violence. Read latest updates.
Zamfara First Lady launches 16-Day GBV Activism
Zamfara State's First Lady, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has launched the 2025 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, calling for unified action and digital safety.
Cross River: 800 GBV cases, just 5 convictions
Cross River State records 800 gender-based violence cases with only 5 convictions. Commissioner Edema Irom reveals shocking details about GBV in cocoa farms, motor parks, and online. Urgent action needed!
ActionAid Urges Action on Digital Violence vs Women
ActionAid Nigeria calls for urgent measures against technology-facilitated gender-based violence during 16 Days of Activism. Over 6,000 GBV cases recorded in Nigeria in 2024.
68.9 Million Nigerians Suffer Online Abuse - Report
Shocking report reveals 68.9 million Nigerians experience online abuse as FAME Foundation declares digital violence a national emergency during 16 Days of Activism launch.
Digital Violence Against Nigerian Women: Urgent Action
Toyin Omozuwa demands immediate action against digital gender-based violence in Nigeria. Learn about the growing threat and required solutions during 16 Days of Activism.
Nigerian Men Challenged to Combat Gender-Based Violence
FAME Foundation calls for male allies in combating gender-based violence during 2025 16 Days of Activism. Learn about new initiatives and partnerships addressing GBV across Nigeria.
Men Called to Stand Against Gender-Based Violence
FAME Foundation intensifies its campaign against GBV during 2025 16 Days of Activism, urging male allies to speak out and support survivors while launching new initiatives.
Foundation Takes GBV Fight to Vulnerable Abuja Community
The Daurama Foundation launches its 2025 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence in Durumi, Abuja, a hotspot for domestic abuse, using a powerful documentary to drive change.
36% of Married Nigerian Women Face Domestic Violence
Alarming data reveals 36% of married women in Nigeria survive intimate partner violence. Stakeholders demand passage of the Reserved Seats Bill to empower women in policymaking and combat GBV.
NAPTIP tightens noose on GBV offenders with 40 convictions
NAPTIP vows to intensify enforcement against gender-based violence offenders during 16 Days Activism. Agency secured 40 convictions, including life sentences for rapists. Join the fight to end digital violence against women.
FG, CSOs Launch Mental Health Reform in Prisons
Federal Government partners with civil society on a new mental health initiative in Nigerian prisons. Over 100 inmates and officers trained. A step towards rehabilitation and reintegration.
Ex-Muslim Shares Painful Observations on Kwara Church Attack
A former Muslim man expresses deep sorrow after watching the Kwara church attack video, highlighting the elderly woman's struggle and questioning weapon sources. Read his emotional appeal for Nigeria.
Ghanaian Landlord Beats Wife in Viral Video, Police Urged to Act
Shocking video shows Ghanaian landlord physically assaulting his wife. Neighbor reveals this is a regular occurrence. Join the call for Ghana Police intervention against domestic violence.
NCoS FCT Refutes Claims of Neglecting Female Inmates
The Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, has firmly denied allegations of neglecting female inmates' menstrual hygiene, detailing its free provision of sanitary pads and healthcare.
Death Row Inmate Found Unresponsive After Clemency
Tremane Wood, whose death sentence was commuted by Governor Kevin Stitt, was found unresponsive in his cell hours later. Read the dramatic details of this emotional case.
Pregnant Women Face 37% Higher Firearm Homicide Risk
New research reveals pregnant women experience 37% higher firearm homicide rates. Homicide is the leading cause of death for pregnant women in the US. Learn about prevention strategies.
Father beaten to death in jail after DUI sentence
Erick Gainer, 41, was killed by his cellmate just hours into a 90-day DUI sentence in a Pennsylvania prison. His family demands justice for the 'cold-blooded murder'.
Mob Kills Chief Imam in Kwara - Police Arrest Four
Tragic mob violence rocks Kwara community as Chief Imam is brutally killed, prompting police investigation and arrests in this disturbing case of vigilante justice.
Rivers State Launches Sexual Assault Referral Centre
Rivers State takes monumental step in supporting sexual violence survivors with new comprehensive referral centre offering medical, legal, and psychological services.
US Pledges Action on Nigeria Christian Violence
The United States announces readiness to collaborate with Nigerian authorities to address escalating violence against Christian communities. Get exclusive insights on the diplomatic developments.
Child Marriage Victim Faces Execution in Nigeria
A Nigerian woman forced into marriage as a child now faces execution for her husband's murder unless she raises ₦800,000 for legal appeal. Her tragic story exposes the devastating consequences of child marriage and Nigeria's justice system.
Court frees 13 unlawfully detained inmates, awards ₦48m
In a landmark ruling, a Taraba High Court has ordered the immediate release of 13 unlawfully detained inmates and awarded them ₦48 million in compensation for violation of their fundamental rights.
148 Churches Destroyed in Gwoza by Boko Haram
Shocking revelations emerge as Borno Christian Association details how Boko Haram terrorists systematically destroyed 148 out of 176 churches in Gwoza, leaving communities in ruins and faith tested.
Gombe Violence: Police Officer, Village Head's Son Killed
Fresh violence erupts in Gombe as farmers and herders clash, leaving police officer and village head's son dead. Latest incident in ongoing conflict raises security concerns.
Farmer Killed in Plateau Herdsmen Attack
Tragedy hits Plateau State as suspected herdsmen attack Kwall District, leaving one farmer dead and community in mourning. Latest details on the escalating security crisis.
Soludo: Christians Killing Christians in Southeast
Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo reveals disturbing truth about religious violence in Southeast Nigeria, calling for immediate action to stop the bloodshed.
US Lawmaker Blasts Kwankwaso Over Sharia Law
American Congressman Riley Moore launches shocking verbal attack against Rabiu Kwankwaso, accusing former Kano governor of complicity in Christian deaths through Sharia implementation. Full details of the international political firestorm.
Suspected Cultists Kill Two in Ebonyi Attack
Tragedy hits Ebonyi State as suspected cult members unleash violence in Abakaliki, claiming two lives in a brutal attack that has left residents in panic.
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