Gender-based violence worsened under Buhari despite President’s limited efforts

Osinachi Nwachukwu, Elizabeth Ochanya and Iniobong Umoren have one thing in common. They were among the over 600 Nigerian victims of gender-based violence (GBV) who died under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, according to the government-owned dashboard Report GBV. One Mr Buhari’s campaign promises during the 2015 elections, and reiterated 100 days after he assumed…

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Groundbreaking efforts of Simi Nwogugu acknowledged as finalist for Africa Education Medal | The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

Simi Nwogugu, the CEO of JA Africa, has been recognized as one of the Top 10 finalists for the prestigious Africa Education Medal 2023. This esteemed accolade, founded by T4 Education and HP in collaboration with Microsoft, celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to transforming education across the African continent. The Africa Education Medal…

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WhatsApp vs Telegram: A look at efforts to catch-up

In the ever-evolving world of instant messaging apps, WhatsApp has long been considered a pioneer, dominating the market with its user-friendly interface and widespread popularity since its launch in November 2009. However, in recent years, the rise of Telegram has posed a significant challenge to WhatsApp’s dominance. Since its launch in 2013, Telegram’s extensive feature…

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Help Mississippi Tornado Recovery Efforts – Get Involved!

Help Mississippi tornado: Non-profits and local groups have rallied to support communities devastated by a deadly tornado outbreak in Sharkey County, Mississippi. Good Morning America is revisiting Rolling Fork, a hard-hit town, to showcase how locals are coming together, celebrating heroes and heroines, and inspiring people nationwide to pitch in, no matter the distance. On…

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Efforts to Develop N’Delta Still Threatened by Agitations,  Insecurity – THISDAYLIVE

Okon Bassey in Uyo The Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs yesterday regretted that efforts to bring development to the Niger Delta region were still threatened by increasing violent agitations and general insecurity that have made the region volatile and unattractive to investors despite its huge potentials.  “Businesses are being shut on certain days in some states,…

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Justice Department beefs up efforts on Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons cases – UPI.com

Attorney General Merrick Garland Friday marked National Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day by highlighting efforts to strengthen DOJ’s response to the crisis missing and murdered crisis on tribal lands. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 5 (UPI) — The Department of Justice Friday marked National Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons…

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Heavy shelling in Sudan’s capital disrupts aid efforts

Heavy shelling in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum on Thursday disrupted efforts to deliver badly needed aid to trapped civilians as yet another fragile and frequently violated truce ran out, residents said. Sudan has plunged into chaos since fighting erupted in mid-April between the country’s two top generals. There is increasing concern for those trapped…

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Conservation groups fight back against Biden admin’s ‘misguided’ regulation efforts on hunting, fishing

New regulations from the Biden administration, in collaboration with environmentalists, would limit hunting and fishing in multiple states across the country.  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected to publish regulations that would limit the equipment allowed on public refuge properties and expand the area where cost-effective lead ammo and fishing tackle is banned. …

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Few corrupt officials are undermining efforts to bring integrity to passports application – Aregbesola

Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has said that some corrupt officials are undermining the efforts of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at sanitising the passport application process..    The Minister made the claim in Oyo Town while inaugurating the NIS passport front office on Tuesday evening. Aregbesola also stated that the NIS has not, at…

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