Breaking the Silence: How Nigerian Communities Are Fighting GBV
By Julian Osamoto Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a pervasive crisis in Nigeria, often hidden behind closed doors and perpetuated by harmful sociocultural norms, compounded by weak enforcement of existing laws. This was the conclusion reached by stakeholders at a three days gender based violence training, organised by Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with […]
How Millions of Nigerian Women Face Violence Amid Weak GBV Response
By Juliet Onwurah Millions of Nigerian women remain trapped in their homes, facing violence with little hope of justice, as the latest Womanity Index reveals stark gaps in the country’s response to gender-based violence (GBV). Launched in Abuja during the 16 Days of Activism, the 2025 Womanity Index paints a grim picture: underfunded programs, weak […]
Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa, as New Defence Minister
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The nomination was […]
Situation Room Raises Concerns Over Nomination of Former INEC Chairman as Ambassador
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has raised concerns regarding the nomination of former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for appointment as an ambassador. In a statement signed by its convener Yinusa Ya’u in Abuja, the group says the development has implications for public trust in […]
Reps To Probe Missing N30bn Recovered From NSIPA Investigation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the whereabouts of more than N30 billion recovered during the 2024–2025 probe of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). This follows concern that the funds have not been remitted into the agency’s Treasury Single Account (TSA). The decision was reached on Tuesday after […]
SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria Sounds Alarm on Rising Abductions
By Julian Osamoto As Nigeria observes the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2025, SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria has raised urgent concerns over the escalating insecurity and targeted abductions of girls and vulnerable children. The organisation warns that streets, schools, and even digital spaces are no longer safe. Physical attacks, abductions, and online exploitation […]
Senate Begins Three-Day Summit to Tackle Worsening Security Crisis
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senate is set to open a three-day national security summit today as lawmakers move to address what they describe as Nigeria’s worsening security crisis. According to a statement issued by Sir Kenny Okolugbo of the Senate President’s media office, the summit will consolidate findings and recommendations gathered from the Senate’s previous […]
Labour Hails Security Agencies as Four Defence Ministry Directors Regain Freedom
By Chinedu Echianu The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has applauded security operatives for securing the release of four Directors of the Federal Ministry of Defence who were kidnapped on 10 November 2025 along the Kaba–Lokoja highway. In a press statement issued in Abuja and signed by the National President, Comrade Shehu […]
Senate Denies Ransom Payment in Kebbi, Niger Kidnappings
Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu has reiterated that the Federal Government did not pay ransom to secure the release of victims abducted in Kebbi and Niger states, insisting that rescue operations should not be judged by the absence of graphic evidence or publicised firefights. Speaking on a televised interview on Friday, Adaramodu pushed back against public scepticism […]
NCPC Flags Off Screening for 2025 Christian Pilgrimage to Israel, Jordan
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has commenced the screening exercise for intending pilgrims ahead of the 2025 main pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan. A statement signed by the Commission’s spokesman, Celestine Toruka says the exercise was formally flagged off on 27 November 2025 in Ikeja, Lagos, where the Executive Secretary of […]