Women to Play Key Role in Tinubu’s One Trillion Dollar Economy Target – Minister Nigeria’s economy is currently valued at about 500 billion dollars Sulaiman Ibrahim praised President Tinubu’s “unprecedented commitment” to women’s development The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, has urged Nigerian women to rally behind President Bola … Read more
Lekki LCDA joins Lagos State in marking Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month Civil servants across the State wear purple to symbolize solidarity Chairman Kasali reaffirms commitment to end gender-based violence in society Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has joined other civil servants across Lagos State in marking the start of Domestic and Sexual … Read more
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has ignited a heated debate on the X platform following his advice to his daughters to retaliate against domestic violence by returning any slap they receive from their husbands. EKO HOT BLOG reports that his comments were made during the National Dialogue Conference on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) … Read more
A court in Italy has sentenced 23-year-old Filippo Turetta to life in prison for the brutal murder of his former girlfriend, Giulia Cecchettin, in a case that has drawn attention to the ongoing issue of violence against women in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Turetta, who admitted to killing Cecchettin, 22, in November 2023—just … Read more
The House of Representatives will march against gender-based violence on Monday as part of activities marking the 2024 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. House spokesman Akintunde Rotimi announced that the march, involving over 1,000 participants, will begin at the National Assembly and end at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters. The demonstration … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has united to support the 2024 campaign against Domestic and Sexual Violence. The campaign aims to address the increasing incidents of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the state. On Monday, the ministry’s management and staff, led by Permanent Secretary Maroof Olawale Musa, gathered in solidarity with survivors of … Read more
The First Lady of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic incident in Umuahia where a man allegedly gouged out his wife’s eyes early Sunday morning, reportedly for ritualistic reasons. EKO HOT BLOG gathered tha Lawrence Uzor, an aluminum worker from Umuchieze in Bende Local Government Area but residing at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) is uniting stakeholders across the state and beyond in commemoration of 16 Days of Activism against domestic and sexual violence. The world’s 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence runs every year from 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening collaborative efforts with the State Police Command towards curbing the menace of domestic and sexual violence as well as providing necessary support to victims of abuse. According to a statement posted on the state government’s … Read more
Lagos government has asked parents to watch their children and be wary of sexual abuse during the festive period. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government through the Executive Secretary, Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, has called on parents and guardians to pay close attention to their children, especially during … Read more
The Lagos public defender has urged men to speak out against gender-based violence. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Office of the Public Defender (OPD), has challenged men to take the front position in the current war against gender-based violence through active participation in the sensitisation and awareness campaign against the social menace … Read more
Lagos has launched a domestic and sexual violence case management system. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (LSDSVA) has launched the Domestic and Sexual Violence case Management System. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt To Partner Private Sector In Building Regulatory Process Ajah Killing: Lagos Govt Will Ensure Justice Is … Read more
The International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 190 to prohibit violence and harassment in the workplace has been ratified by President Muhammadu Buhari. Eko Hot Blog reports that the announcement was made by Ms. Kachollom Daju, permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, at the beginning of a two-day regional sensitization workshop … Read more
The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA says Authorities in Education Sector have major roles to play in tackling the menace of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, SGBV among School Children in the Country. The UNFPA Programmes Coordinator in northern Nigeria Ms. Mariama Darboe Stated this during a one-day Capacity Building Session for Female students on sexual … Read more
Edo State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) on Tuesday made a commitment to partner with the National Human Rights Commission, (NHRC) to end violence against women and girl-child in the state. Chairman of the council, Sir Roland Osakue, made the commitment while playing host to the top management staff of the commission in … Read more
The Wife of the Zamfara Governor, Hajiya Aisha Matawalle, has urged parents and guardians in the state to report cases of rape and other gender-based violence (GBV) to authorities. The First Lady gave this charge while speaking at the campaign against rape and GBV at the Government Secondary and Primary Schools on Monday in Gusau, … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, called on the international community to support the Human Rights Council in ending gender-based violence in the country. As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, this was contained in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant (Media), Garba Shehu, on Tuesday to mark the November 25 International Day for the … Read more
Violence The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Tuesday stressed the need for a high-quality police, justice response to end Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria. Guterres, represented by the UN Resident Cordinator in Nigeria, Mr Edward Kallon, said this at a media briefing to commemorate the 16 days of activism to end violence against … Read more
In its efforts to curb the alarming rate of molestation in Nigeria, the High Commission of Canada to Nigeria has donated $750,000 to boost women’s rights organizations fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the country. The commission confirmed this on Wednesday via its official twitter handle; “Canada is pleased to announce an additional $750K … Read more