Tag: #Nigeria
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RAISING BOYS RIGHT: NEW PUSH TO END GBV IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS
What if the solution to gender-based violence starts with teaching boys differently? A growing movement across Nigeria is doing just that—reshaping mindsets early to stop abuse before it begins. Across schools and communities, advocates are shifting strategy—moving beyond just supporting victims to tackling the root cause: harmful ideas about masculinity. At the centre of this…
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EHCON ROLLS OUT AIR QUALITY RULES TO CUT EMISSIONS NATIONWIDE
Cleaner air is now a top priority as Environmental Health Council of Nigeria unveils new guidelines to slash carbon emissions across key sectors.* EHCON has introduced new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality across Nigeria. Registrar Yakubu Baba says the target is ambitious—cut emissions by up to…
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UNODC WARNS: CRIME, CORRUPTION FUEL EXTREMISM IN NIGERIA
From drug trafficking to dirty money—experts say the roots of violent extremism in Nigeria run deeper than just ideology. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has flagged organised crime, corruption, and illicit financial flows as major drivers of violent extremism in Nigeria. Speaking ahead of a new national strategy rollout, UNODC Country Representative…
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NAVY SEEKS DENMARK ALLIANCE TO SECURE GULF OF GUINEA
Nigeria is strengthening global partnerships to tackle piracy and maritime threats in one of the world’s busiest shipping corridors. The Nigerian Navy is pushing for deeper collaboration with Denmark to boost security in the Gulf of Guinea. Chief of Naval Staff, Idi Abbas, made the call during talks with Danish Ambassador Jen Hansen in Abuja,…
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EID TRAVEL: FRSC PRAISES MOTORISTS, OFFICERS FOR DISCIPLINED ROADS
Smooth journeys, fewer incidents—FRSC says Nigerians showed up responsibly on the roads during the festive rush. The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has commended motorists and operatives for their orderly conduct during the Eid al-Fitr celebrations. He credited the success of the nationwide patrol to better compliance with traffic rules…
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POLICE SHAKE-UP: I-G REDEPLOYS TOP OFFICERS NATIONWIDE
Fresh postings across the police force—newly promoted AIGs and CPs get strategic roles to boost security and efficiency. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the immediate deployment of newly promoted senior officers across key commands and departments nationwide. According to the Nigeria Police Force, the move targets better operational efficiency, stronger leadership, and…
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LAGOS EXPANDS RELATIONSHIP SUPPORT TO TACKLE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Instead of reacting to abuse, Lagos is stepping in earlier—helping couples fix issues before they turn violent. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency is rolling out expanded professional relationship support services aimed at stopping domestic violence before it starts. The initiative offers confidential guidance for singles and couples—from dating and pre-marriage stages to…
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BETTER PAY, BETTER FIGHT: TROOPS’ MORALE RISES ON IMPROVED WELFARE
From higher allowances to better feeding and faster rotations, Nigerian troops say improved welfare is boosting their confidence on the battlefield. Fresh findings show that welfare conditions for frontline soldiers have significantly improved, lifting morale across operations under Operation Hadin Kai and beyond. Troops revealed that monthly operational allowances have jumped to about ₦60,000, up…
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TROOPS BUST 18 TERROR SUPPLIERS IN BORNO CRACKDOWN
A major breakthrough in the fight against insurgency—troops intercept suspects allegedly fueling Boko Haram’s operations. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested 18 suspected logistics suppliers accused of delivering goods to Boko Haram in Borno State. The suspects were intercepted en route to Gubio and Gudumbali, areas known as terrorist strongholds. According to the military,…
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FCT FA CHARGES MUSLIMS ON PEACE, TOLERANCE DURING EID-EL-FITR
As Muslims mark Eid-el-Fitr, the FCT Football Association has called for more love, tolerance and peaceful coexistence across communities in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association, Mouktar Mohammed, has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and around the world on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, urging them to sustain the lessons of Ramadan. In…
