Tag: #SafeCommunities
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LAGOS LAUNCHES COMMUNITY DIALOGUE COMMITTEE TO FIGHT GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has stepped up efforts to combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) by inaugurating the Community Dialogue Committee (CDC). At the Monday launch, Executive Secretary Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, represented by Community Engagement Officer Ms. Adetoun Odumbo, said the initiative strengthens grassroots structures to identify,…
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NDLEA SEIZES 290,450 TRAMADOL, PREGABALIN PILLS IN MULTI-STATE DRUG BUST
Coordinated raids across Kano, Lagos, and Kaduna disrupt massive narcotics network and illegal smuggling routes. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted 290,450 tramadol (250mg) and pregabalin capsules during extensive operations covering Kano, Lagos, and Kaduna. The agency also foiled a cannabis smuggling attempt from Thailand to Lagos, seizing 6.3kg of potent Loud cannabis…
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KWARA PUSHES FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIP TO END GBV AND FGM
Kwara State is intensifying efforts to fight gender-based violence (GBV) and eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM) through enhanced collaboration among civil society, security, judiciary, and healthcare sectors. At a recent training workshop in Ilorin, Commissioner Dr. Mariam Imam stressed the shared commitment to protect the dignity, safety, and rights of women and children. She condemned…
