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December 11, 2025

Greater investment in human rights awareness crucial for Nigeria’s development: UN

NHRC’s executive secretary, Anthony Ojukwu, reiterated the need for adequate investment in human rights awareness to achieve set targets.

United Nations
December 11, 2025

CDHR tasks Tinubu govt on human rights protection, genuine reforms

The CDHR added that this year’s Human Rights Day theme calls attention to the need to protect society’s most vulnerable.

CDHR
December 11, 2025

PIN warns of surge in technology-facilitated GBV in Nigeria, other African countries

PIN noted that 67 per cent of its respondents confirmed being victims of at least one or multiple forms of digital violence.

December 11, 2025

Hisbah to destroy three trucks of alcoholic drinks seized by KAROTA

The trucks, loaded with 410 cartons and 4,920 bottles of beer, were intercepted by KAROTA operatives.

December 11, 2025

Study links 290,000 deaths to sexual violence against children

A study has linked sexual violence against children to 290,000 deaths worldwide, predominantly from suicide, HIV/AIDS, and type 2 diabetes in 2023.

Afghan kids
December 11, 2025

Mass Kidnapping: Tinubu will provide security cover for schools against bandits, says minister

“I want to reaffirm the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to strengthening security around schools and safeguarding students and citizens nationwide,” he said.

Kidnapped Niger schoolchildren
December 11, 2025

Traditional rulers, government officials, students, rally against GBV in Sokoto

Traditional rulers and government officials have led a landmark march to commemorate 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Sokoto.

Gender-Based Violence in Sokoto
December 11, 2025

Presidency commends CSOs on health sector reforms

Ms Anas-Kolo gave the commendation in Abuja at the Centre for Well-being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions’ fifth-anniversary celebration.

CWINS
December 11, 2025

Illegal Migration: NOA seeks increased partnership with NCFRMI

The National Orientation Agency has sought to increase its partnership with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons.

Libya returnees
December 11, 2025

Lagos launches policy to confront technology-driven gender violence

The Lagos government has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework designed to prevent and respond to technology-facilitated sexual and gender-based violence.

Lagos launches policy to confront technology-driven gender violence