Isiyaku Ahmed In a renewed effort to combat gender-based violence (GBV) and improve support for survivors, the Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children, and Persons with Special Needs, on …
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Musa Na Allah, Sokoto Tension and grief engulfed the Minanata community in Sokoto South Local Government Area on Wednesday as residents, civil society actors, and stakeholders converged on a joint …
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CHRICED Raises Alarm Over Rising Extrajudicial Killings, Demands Urgent Security Reforms
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has condemned the growing wave of alleged extrajudicial killings by security operatives across Nigeria, warning that the trend signals a …
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Kano Strengthens Data-Driven Response to GBV Through National Reporting System Training
A two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop in Kano State has brought together government officials, civil society organizations, security agencies, and development partners. This is in an improved push to …
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Gag Order: SERAP, Editors Sue NBC Over Threat to Sanction Broadcasters for Expressing Opinions
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over โthe arbitrary, unconstitutional, and unlawful โFormal …
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MRA Urges Government to Promote Reading Culture, Protect Rights of Writers
In commemoration of this yearโs World Book and Copyright Day, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Thursday called on Federal and State Governments, policymakers, and stakeholders in Nigeria to take urgent …
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Kano Censorship Board Closes Traditional Medicine Shop Over Use of Minor in Indecent Advertisement
The Kano State Censorship Board has taken decisive action against a traditional medicine seller accused of using a minor in inappropriate and sexually suggestive advertising. The Board has ordered the …
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FIDA Condemns Child Exploitation by Aphrodisiac Vendor in Kano, Demands Arrest, Prosecution
The Kano State branch of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has strongly condemned the alleged exploitation of children by a man identified as Nagwale, operating around Zoo Road …
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MRA Commends NBCโs Guidance to Broadcasters Ahead of 2027 Elections
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Monday commended the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for its timely and proactive issuance of guidance to broadcasters ahead of Nigeriaโs 2027 General Elections, aimed at …
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Police Confirm Planned Lokoja Protest, Urge Organisers to Register for Security Coordination
Kogi State Police Command has confirmed receiving credible intelligence regarding a planned protest slated for the 27th of this month in Lokoja. In a statement issued by the Commandโs spokesperson, …