Category: women
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4.5M GIRLS AT RISK OF FGM IN 2026 – UNFPA SOUNDS ALARM
Millions of girls face a hidden threat—UNFPA calls for urgent action. The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) warns that 4.5 million girls worldwide are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) this year, adding to the 230 million women and girls already affected globally. FGM—altering or injuring female genitalia for non-medical reasons—is a human rights violation…
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NSCDC, UK PROGRAMME LAUNCH GENDER POLICY 2 TO BOOST INCLUSIVITY
Promoting women, youth, and minority participation in security and governance! The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in partnership with the UK-funded SPRiNG Programme, has unveiled its Gender Policy 2 (2026–2030) to strengthen inclusivity, human rights protection, and community engagement in security operations. The initiative aims to increase participation of women, youth, persons with…
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HOTEL TURNED BABY FACTORY: NAPTIP SMASHES TRAFFICKING RING IN ONITSHA
Six suspects arrested, 17 girls rescued as a hotel allegedly doubled as a trafficking hub. Operatives of NAPTIP have busted a suspected human trafficking and baby-selling syndicate operating from a hotel in Onitsha, Anambra State, arresting six suspects and rescuing 17 young girls. The sting, backed by the military, followed intelligence reports of underage girls…
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12,000 WOMEN AND YOUTHS TRAINED IN ORGANIC FARMING BY ACTIONAID SPAC
Agroecology project empowers farmers, but calls for land security and market access remain Over 12,000 women and young farmers in the FCT have been trained in organic farming under ActionAid’s SPAC–West Africa project, boosting sustainable farming practices and community resilience. Project Lead, Hajara Ramson, said the training, delivered through cooperatives and a Training of Trainers…
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NEXT UN CHIEF: MEMBER STATES URGED TO ACT EARLY, NOMINATE WOMEN
The United Nations is already looking ahead to its next leader — and the call is for speed and inclusivity. UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock has urged Member States to submit qualified candidates early for the next UN Secretary-General, while strongly encouraging the nomination of women to ensure a balanced and inclusive process. Speaking…
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A’IBOM ASSEMBLY SHUTS DOWN WILD RUMOR: NO BILL JAILING WOMEN FOR DATING MARRIED MEN
Scrolling past that shocking Facebook post claiming Akwa Ibom wants to lock up women for 10 years over married men? Total fake news, says the State House of Assembly. In a Monday statement, Info Committee Chair Mr. Jerry Otu blasted the viral claim—traced to one Obiavel Albert Abigo—as “fabrication with no legislative basis.” No bill…
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PLATEAU FIRST LADY CELEBRATES NEW YEAR BABIES WITH HOSPITAL GIFTS
Plateau Gov. Caleb Mutfwang’s wife, Helen Mutfwang, visited four public hospitals Thursday, distributing cash, baby clothes, and provisions to over 100 New Year’s Day mothers and newborns. Mutfwang, joined by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, called the gesture a welcome for “life’s greatest blessings” and support for families. She urged communities to celebrate new beginnings…
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ANAMBRA FIRST LADY DR. NONYE SOLUDO SPARKS CHRISTMAS LOVE REVOLUTION ACROSS NIGERIA
Amid Nigeria’s festive buzz – from economic squeezes to family gatherings – Anambra Governor’s wife Dr. Nonye Soludo dropped a powerful Christmas call in Awka: Make this season legendary by unleashing genuine love and kindness on everyone, no matter how tiny the gesture feels. She unpacked Jesus’ birth as the ultimate blueprint for selflessness, compassion,…
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NASLAF WOMEN LEADER EMPOWERS FEMALE AIDES WITH TECH TRAINING AND TABLETS
Ayoola Fakunle, National Women Leader of the National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASLAF), rolled out a game-changing capacity-building session for female legislative aides in Abuja, arming them with ICT skills, tablets and fresh know-how to supercharge lawmaking efficiency and keep Nigeria’s lawmakers ahead in the global digital race. Chatting with journalists post-training, Fakunle stressed aides…
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WOMEN’S HEALTH LEADERS DEMAND GENDER EQUITY AT THE TOP
Health sector heavyweights rallied in Abuja Wednesday at the EmpowerHer Health Fellowship graduation, slamming Nigeria’s leadership gap where women deliver 70% of care but stay sidelined—pushing for more female voices in decision rooms to unlock half our talent pool and supercharge resilient systems. Women in Global Health Nigeria co-founder Dr Peju Adeniran kicked off the…
