CCSI Seeks Enforcement of Law Against Rape, Violence Against Girl-Child
An NGO, Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI) has called…
2face Worried By Child Defilement, Seeks Justice For Victims
Nigerian music star, Innocent Idibia (a.k.a 2face), has called for adequate protection…
19yr old Girl Fakes Own Death to Avoid Financial Pressure from Mother
The Lagos State police command have arrested a 19yr old girl who…
Sports Administrator Recommends Taekwondo for Protection of Girl-Child
Ebere Amaraizu, Chairman, Enugu State Taekwondo Association, has recommended the learning of…
Embassy, NGO advocate promotion of girl-child education in Nigeria
The Australian High Commission, in collaboration with an NGO, Pearls Africa Youth…
FIDA calls for increased efforts toward empowerment of girl-child
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria on Wednesday called for…
1m pupils to enjoy FG’s schools’ feeding in Katsina State – Official
Over 1 million primary school pupils in Katsina State would benefit from…
UNFPA empowers 6000 VVF survivors, task govts on girl child education
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) says said the agency has empowered 6000…
Checking sexual-abuse: Parents must know their children’s peer groups
Parents must not allow their children, especially the girl-child, to relocate elsewhere…
The girl-child: Parents canvass attention for boys too
Some parents in Abuja have started asking if the male-child has now…
Kebbi State receives Big Boost In Girl Child Enrollment In Schools
The Kebbi State Government said on Monday that it had recorded 35…
Government Under Pressure to Green-light Sex Offender Register
An NGO, Sexual Offences Awareness and Victims Rehabilitation (SOAR) Initiative, on Monday…
Igbo females Can now Inherit their Late Father’s Property as Court Voids Archaic Tradition
The Supreme Court has voided the Igbo law and custom, which forbids…
Ese Oruru, The Girl-Child And A Nation’s Shame – By Reuben Abati
Three different incidents in the last week cast, poignantly, in bold relief…