EU to fund special redress court for sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) and other development partners have indicated interest to fund a special sexual and gender-based violence redress court in Nigeria if the government passes law establishing such court.
Almakura challenges Northern youths on nation building
By Dirisu Yakubu The lawmaker representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District, Tanko Almakura, yesterday enjoined youths in the northern part of the country to get involve in governance and help in efforts to overcome the current challengers facing the region. Almakura stated this in his opening address at the inauguration of the newly elected Speaker, Principal […]
PDP Retreat: Udom canvasses stronger participation of women, youths
By Dirisu Yakubu Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has called for a structural process in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, capable of enhancing greater participation of women and youths in politics and governance of the country. Governor Emmanuel, who spoke at the closing of the two days retreat of the PDP, themed “Rescue and […]
Enugu State has 152, 243 stunted children – UNICEF
UNICEF declared in Enugu on Friday that 152,243 children below five years of age are stunted in Enugu State. Its Planning and Monitoring Specialist, Enugu Field Office, Mrs Maureen Zubie-Okolo, made the declaration at a policy dialogue with Enugu State Executive and Legislative Councils on Investment in Nutrition. Zubie-Okolo attributed the situation to poor nutrition […]
Rape: Adamawa records 149 cases in 10 months
Mrs Saso Ali, the Permanent Secretary, Adamawa Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, says 149 cases of rape were recorded in the last 10 months in the state.
FG’s framework on mining will end banditry — Matawalle
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, on Friday said the Federal government’s proposed legal framework on mining would end banditry in the state.
