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Gender

Sokoto Govt, strengthens GBV response teams, community resilience

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Sokoto State, in partnership with UNFPA and EU funding, is intensifying its fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by strengthening multi-sectoral response teams and community resilience. Key strategies include mobilizing grassroots volunteer networks to break the culture of silence and enhancing shelters and psychosocial support for survivors. A critical insight identifies community interference—such as concealing crimes or tampering with evidence—as a major barrier to prosecuting perpetrators, undermining justice. The initiative uniquely links GBV prevention to

General News

Tinubu arrives in Maiduguri, to inaugurate projects

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President Bola Tinubu’s official visit to Borno centered on inaugurating key infrastructure and social projects, signaling federal endorsement of state-led development initiatives. The visit’s core agenda involved commissioning the upgraded Muhammadu Buhari International Airport terminal and a suite of educational facilities, alongside a fleet of electric vehicles, highlighting a dual focus on connectivity, education, and sustainable urban mobility. The high-level attendance from multiple northern governors and federal officials underscores the political significance of reinforcing federal-state collaboration in a strategically important region

Economy/Business

Yuletide: Transport costs soar across Lagos

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Lagos commuters are facing crippling transport fare increases exceeding 100% during the 2025 festive season, severely exacerbating the existing cost-of-living crisis and decimating household budgets. Operators justify the hikes by citing unsustainable operational costs, including fuel and maintenance, compounded by severe traffic congestion that erodes their profits. This situation reveals a systemic breakdown where both commuters and transport providers are trapped in a cycle of economic distress, with no immediate relief in sight. The crisis underscores a critical need

Defence/Security

Katsina: CP leads road walk against cultism, other crimes 

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The Katsina State Police Command is proactively shifting from reactive enforcement to community-based crime prevention through its “POCACOV” campaign, directly led by the Commissioner of Police. This initiative strategically combines public sensitization on the societal impacts of crime with a visible, trust-building “road walk” to strengthen police-community relations, especially during the high-risk Christmas period. The core takeaway is a dual call to action: for the police to continue innovative public engagement and for citizens to actively collaborate by reporting

Defence/Security

Insecurity: Nigerian Army passes out 3,500 recruits in Osun

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Amidst Nigeria’s severe security challenges, the military is executing a strategic expansion of its manpower, exemplified by the inaugural graduation of 3,500 new soldiers from a newly operational training depot in Osun. This surge in recruitment and the activation of additional depots signal a direct, institutional response to the nation’s complex threat landscape, moving beyond rhetoric to tangible capacity-building. The event underscores the critical reliance on the Army for both internal stability and territorial defense, as highlighted by a concurrent request for military

General News

Maiduguri agog as women, youths line up streets for Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu’s working visit to Borno was marked by significant public mobilization, with large, organized crowds lining the streets to welcome him. The visit’s core achievement was the inauguration of key development projects, specifically in transportation and education, directly addressing local needs. This public display and project delivery strategically reinforce federal engagement in a region historically impacted by insurgency. The culmination of the visit at a prominent social event further underscores the political and community dimensions of the engagement.

General News

Senior lawyer seeks prosecution of sponsors of killings in Nigeria

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A senior Nigerian lawyer leverages his 36-year career milestone to issue a powerful call for systemic legal reform, demanding the prosecution of sponsors of violence and former officials for abuse of power to ensure national accountability. His advocacy is grounded in a proven track record of challenging government injustices, exemplified by landmark cases against state land acquisitions without compensation. Colleagues and family affirm his principled stance, characterizing him as a humble yet relentless champion for the defenseless and transparency. This position transforms a personal celebration into a significant

Community

Olorunda LCDA boss empowers over 1,000 residents with cash, work tools

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Chairman Kumayon Ajose marked his first 100 days in office by launching a comprehensive empowerment initiative for over 1,000 Olorunda LCDA residents, distributing critical business tools and cash grants to foster self-reliance and SME growth. The program strategically combined economic support—including machinery, N100,000 SME grants, and safety equipment for riverine communities—with investments in local governance, sports, and education to drive inclusive development. This effort underscores a governance model that translates electoral mandates

Gender

WIEN hails Eyesan’s NUPRC appointment as gender milestone

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President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as the first female Chief Executive of Nigeria’s upstream petroleum regulator (NUPRC) is a transformative milestone for gender inclusion and sector governance. This decision signals a commitment to merit-based, diverse leadership and positions a seasoned technocrat with over 30 years of strategic NNPC experience to modernize the regulatory framework. Her proven track record in resolving major disputes and driving financial discipline is expected to foster a new era of transparency,

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