Escalating the fight against human trafficking in Nigeria
By Aderogba George, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
The 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2013 designated July 30 as the World...
IWD: Association affirms commitment to gender-inclusive literacy
In commemoration of the International Women’s Day, the Non-Governmental Association for Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS) has affirmed its commitment to gender-inclusive literacy among women.
The...
Nigerian Army Sex Scandal: FG Steps Into Matter
Worried by the viral video currently trending on various social media handles in which a Nigerian Army female personnel named Ruth Ogunleye came out...
Roost Foundation, others want effective awareness to combat human trafficking
By NAN
The Federal Government, Roost Foundation and other stakeholders have solicited for massive and effective awareness creation to checkmate human trafficking, irregular migration, sexual...
2 girls rescue from forced marriage in Agale LGA in Niger State
The Emir of Agaie in Niger state, Alhaji Yusuf Nuhu, has rescued two girls from their parents who wanted to force them into early...
WD: NCWS advocates action to achieve gender equality, women empowermen
By Justina Auta
Mrs Edna Azura, National President, National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), has called for intensified efforts toward achieving gender equality and empowering...
Community leader tasks women on sustainance of family values, unity
The Community leader of Enugwu - Ukwu Community, Njikoka Local Government Area in Anambra State, Igwe Ralph Ekpeh, has charged mothers ftrom the community...
GBV: West African traditional, religious leaders pledge to end harmful practices
West Africa traditional and faith leaders have pledged to end Gender Based Violence (GBV) and harmful traditional practices affecting women and girls, especially at...
Minister of Women Affairs drags Enugu couple to court over defilement of 9-year-old daughter
Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Ohanenye, instituted a suit against a couple, Mr Ifeanyi Enwelum and Mrs Christabel Enwelum on Thursday in Enugu...
FG, Atlanta partner to empower women through agriculture
By Justina Auta
Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs, announced that the Federal Government has partnered with the state of Atlanta in Georgia to...