Category: International
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GENDER EQUALITY PARTNERS HOLD POWER TO DRIVE CHANGE – UN WOMEN
Partners and governments championing gender equality have the power to transform lives globally, the Executive Director of UN Women, Sima Bahous, said at the opening of the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York. Speaking at the UN headquarters, Bahous described member states and partners advocating gender equality…
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ISRAEL STRIKES IRAN SECURITY TARGETS AS MISSILE ATTACKS ESCALATE
Tensions in the Middle East escalated overnight as Israel launched fresh strikes on Iranian security-linked facilities, while Iran responded with new missile attacks that triggered sirens across parts of Israel. According to the Israeli military, the airstrikes targeted command centres tied to Iran’s internal security leadership and the Basij militia in Isfahan, along with long-range…
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SOUTH AFRICAN ARMY CHIEF PRAISES NIGERIA’S CYBER WARFARE CAPACITY
The Chief of the South African Army, Lt.-Gen. Lawrence Mbatha, has commended the Nigerian Army for its professionalism and growing strength in cyber warfare, describing the capability as vital in today’s security landscape. Mbatha gave the praise during a visit to the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command in Abuja, noting that Nigeria and South Africa…
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UN REPORT: ATTACKS ON SCHOOLS SURGE 166% AS MILLIONS OF CHILDREN FACE WAR
A top UN human rights official has raised alarm over the rising toll of armed conflicts on children, revealing that attacks on schools worldwide jumped by 166% between 2021 and 2024. UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif disclosed this at the annual meeting of the UN Human Rights Council on children’s rights,…
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ETHIOPIAN ENVOY HAILS WOMEN’S ROLE IN HUMAN RIGHTS, NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Ethiopian Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Legesse Haile, has praised the historic and ongoing role of women in advancing gender equality, human rights, and national development. Speaking during the celebration of the 130th anniversary of the Victory of Adwa alongside International Women’s Day in Abuja, the envoy highlighted how Ethiopian women played a crucial role…
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CHINA-AFRICA FRIENDSHIP TO LAST GENERATIONS, SAYS WANG YI
China’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Wang Yi, has reaffirmed the enduring bond between China and Africa, saying it will stand the test of time despite global changes. Speaking in Beijing during the 4th Session of the 14th National People’s Congress, Wang highlighted 70 years of cooperation, recalling historic projects like the Tazara Railway and the dedication…
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IWD: OBASANJO URGES REAL ACTION FOR WOMEN’S JUSTICE
Prof. *Iyabo Obasanjo, Ogun APC governorship aspirant, is calling for *greater justice and tangible progress for women and girls, stressing that laws alone aren’t enough. Marking *International Women’s Day 2026, she said this year’s theme, *“Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,”** challenges society to turn promises into results. “Justice is when a woman…
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WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS NEED STRONGER SUPPORT TO SCALE — EXPERT
As Nigeria marks International Women’s Day 2026, governance expert Dr Adeyinka Hassan, founder of the Centre for Enterprise Governance (CEG), has called for stronger institutional support, improved access to finance, and better governance structures to help women-led businesses grow sustainably. Speaking in Lagos, Hassan highlighted that women play a vital role in Nigeria’s MSME sector,…
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WAPA URGES ACTION TO PROTECT, EMPOWER WOMEN, GIRLS
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, the Lagos State Government is calling for stronger and deliberate actions to safeguard the rights of women and girls. Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Bolaji Dada, said the 2026 theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,” highlights the urgent need to…
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WOMEN HAVE ONLY 64% OF MEN’S LEGAL RIGHTS GLOBALLY — UN REPORT
Despite decades of progress, women around the world still enjoy only about 64 percent of the legal rights available to men, according to a new United Nations report. The report, titled “Ensuring and Strengthening Access to Justice for All Women and Girls,” warns that gender equality under the law remains out of reach globally, with…
