Tag: #ZeroTolerance
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ALAKE VOWS JUSTICE FOR POLICE OFFICER KILLED IN NIGER MINING CLASH
Minister says killers of slain officer will be “smoked out” as crackdown on illegal mining intensifies. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has vowed that those behind the killing of a police officer during an anti-illegal mining operation in Niger State will face the full weight of the law. The officer was part…
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ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FGM: WAVE FOUNDATION AFRICA PUSHES FOR END TO HARMFUL PRACTICE
On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, WAVE Foundation Africa calls for action, not just words. As millions of girls and women continue to face the life-altering consequences of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), WAVE Foundation Africa reaffirmed its commitment to ending the practice across Nigeria and Africa. “FGM is not culture—it is violence.…
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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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DSVA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CHILD PROTECTION
Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) is standing firm in its mission to strengthen child protection systems across the state. On Tuesday, the agency shared a statement on its X handle, @Lagosdsva, marking the 2025 World Day for the Prevention of, and Healing from, Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence. The global theme…
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LAGOS STATE PUSHES BACK AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, CALLS FOR ZERO TOLERANCE IN WORKPLACES
The Lagos State Government has charged public workers to unite in fighting Gender-Based Violence (GBV) both in workplaces and society. Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, Executive Secretary of Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), emphasized the urgent need for strong action against all forms of GBV during the Sexual Harassment Prevention programme. Highlighting the serious…
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CUSTOMS FOIL MASSIVE DRUG SMUGGLING BID AT TIN CAN ISLAND PORT
Sharp-eyed officers at the Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Command, have intercepted two containers packed with vehicles concealing illicit drugs worth an eye-popping ₦5.3 billion! Comptroller Frank Onyeka says the bust is proof of their no-nonsense, intelligence-led approach to border security. In the first container from Montreal, Canada, officers uncovered 156 packets of Colorado…
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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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LAGOS VOWS STRONGER PROSECUTION TO CURB SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Hook: Lagos boosts fight against SGBV with tougher laws, better support, and community engagement. Lagos State Attorney-General Lawal Pedro announced plans to strengthen prosecution of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) offenses to tackle the rising menace. Speaking at the Governor’s Commendation and Awards Night, Pedro stressed holistic justice—legal aid, psychosocial support, and shelters—are key to…
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IOM AND MISSION 89 LAUNCH CAMPAIGN TO END CHILD TRAFFICKING IN SPORTS
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has teamed up with Mission 89 to launch “The Line We Don’t Cross,” a global campaign tackling the growing problem of child trafficking disguised as sports opportunities. IOM’s Ugochi Daniels stresses, “No child should be trafficked under the guise of sport.” The campaign exposes how traffickers prey on young…
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AON BANS COMFORT EMMANSON INDEFINITELY FOR VIOLENT AIRPORT INCIDENT
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has placed Comfort Emmanson on its ‘No Fly’ list indefinitely after her violent, unruly conduct aboard Ibom Air flight Q9 303 from Uyo to Lagos. Emmanson reportedly refused to follow safety rules on mobile phone use during landing, physically assaulted crew members, and even tried to use a fire…
