Category : Women Politics


Educating Girls Key to Ending Gender Violence in Nigeria

As 16 Days of Activism begins, UN official Trond Jensen argues that investing in girls' education and women's empowerment is the most effective strategy to reduce GBV in Nigeria's conflict-affected northeast. Read the full analysis.

Nigeria's development lags as women face exclusion

Stakeholders warn Nigeria's progress will slow unless gaps in women's empowerment, finance, and political participation are closed. Experts cite information, resource, and skills gaps as major barriers.

Enugu voids child marriage, arrests family

Enugu State Government has nullified an underage marriage in Amufie community, arresting parents, groom, and matchmaker. Officials vow to educate and rehabilitate the girl.

Enugu voids child marriage, arrests parents and groom

Enugu State Government has nullified an underage marriage in Enugu Ezike, arresting the parents, groom, and matchmaker. The rescued teenager will be empowered through education. #ChildRights #EndChildMarriage

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!

Cross River records 800 GBV cases, 5 convictions

Cross River State reports 800 gender-based violence cases between January-November 2025 with just 5 convictions. Commissioner Irom highlights digital abuse, child labor concerns during UN Women activism launch.

852 GBV cases reported in Nasarawa in 9 months

Nasarawa State reports 852 Gender-Based Violence cases from January to September 2025. Commissioner Hauwa Jugbo reveals rising technology-facilitated GBV and government's zero-tolerance stance. Report cases now!

Okorocha's Son Fetes Abuja IDPs on Birthday

Amen Okorocha marked his birthday by donating sewing machines, bikes, and cash to Internally Displaced Persons in Abuja's Karamajiji community, sparking hope and local generosity.

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