FG, PWDs on collision course over non-implementation of anti-discrimination law
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nearly five years after Nigeria passed the Discrimination against Persons with Disability (PWDs) (Prohibition) Bill into law, physically-challenged persons in the country are yet to feel the impact. They weep daily as the society ostracizes them like pandemic pathogens because the law that mandates their full inclusion into the scheme if […]
APNAG Holds Peaceful Rally to Seek Action Against Environmental Injustice in Eastern Obolo
The Advocate of Peace Nature and Gender Justice (APNAG) organized a one-day rally in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, to shed light on the devastating impact of climate change in Eastern Obolo Local Government. Led by Executive Director Barrister Ekaette Awanna, the rally saw the participation of over 70 women, with support from […]
Kaduna State Takes Steps Against Gender-Based Violence, Reports 500 Cases to National Dashboard
In a move towards combating gender-based violence (GBV), the Kaduna State Government has reported approximately 500 cases to the National GBV Dashboard, with five cases successfully prosecuted as of the end of September. This milestone was revealed by Jamilu Ladan, the UNFPA State Sub-Implementing Partner Coordinator at the state’s Planning and Budget Commission (PBC), during […]
Examining Discriminatory Laws Against Women in Nigeria: A Call for Equality and Justice
Discrimination against women in Nigeria has a long and complex history deeply entrenched in cultural traditions and ethnic diversity. While international organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union have exerted pressure to raise awareness about this issue, discriminatory laws continue to persist. The 1995 Beijing Declaration marked a pivotal moment in the […]
GBV in Nigeria: Promises, Progress and Persistent Challenges
For over two decades, Nigeria has witnessed successive administrations making solemn vows to combat institutional discrimination against women and girls. From Goodluck Jonathan’s commitments to Muhammadu Buhari’s promises and the current administration under Bola Tinubu, political leaders have wooed women voters with pledges of zero tolerance for discrimination against women. But have these promises translated […]
Championing Solutions to Plastic Pollution in Nigeria
As Plastic Pollution Epidemic Grips Nigeria; urgent Action Needed to Safeguard the Environment and Health As the sun rises over the bustling cities of Nigeria, it reveals a sobering reality – plastic waste strewn across streets, parks, and water bodies. This eyesore, however, is not unique to Nigeria alone; the world grapples with an escalating […]
Addressing the Challenges of Teacher Shortage in Public Schools
The problem of teacher shortage is a phenomenon that has assumed a global dimension. This reality came to light during 2022 edition of the World Teacher Day when Audrey Azoulay, Director-general of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared that worldwide, 69 million teachers are needed to reach universal basic education by […]
The Sun Media Foundation – Media Training on Reporting Flood Emergency
At The Sun Media Foundation training for journalists, FG identifies 178 flood-prone LGAs The Sun Media Foundation has trained over 20 journalists on how to report natural disasters, especially flooding and other humanitarian crises. The virtual training was titled: ‘Reporting Flood Emergency.’ The Executive Director of the Foundation, Mr. Victor Emeruwa, harped on the need […]
Mental disorder in Nigeria and government’s nonchalance
One question that has been begging for an answer for over 9 months is: who impregnated Ruth Gure Chabani, a mentally-unstable indigene of Kabba Local Government of Kogi State? Ruth, 28, who was shortlisted for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, gave birth to a boy through Cesarean Section (CS), on July 22, 2023, […]
We Fixed Leaking Roof
Benedicta Ekwuma, lives with her sick husband in a small thatched house, tucked in Akpoha community, Afikpo, Ebonyi state. The man has been sick and incapacitated for more than 10years. The 63-year-old could not go back to her farm because of the extent of destruction during the 2022 flood. Benedicta is the sole provider for […]