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Reps Urge NOA To Educate Nigerians On VAPP Act

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November 21, 2024

Gloria Ikibah

…want increase funding to women affairs ministry

By Gloria Ikibah

The House of Representatives has called on the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to raise awareness campaigns to educate the public on the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act (2015) across the thirty-six (36) states and FCT.

The House also directed the Ministry of Budget and National Planning to increase funding to the Ministry of Women Affairs in order to establish survivors shelter homes ensuring they have access to necessary care and support.

The House further urged the State Houses of Assembly to push for motions on the domestication and implementation of the VAPP Act (2015).

These resolutions was sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance on the “INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN”, by Rep. Kafilat Ogbara on Thursday at plenary.

Rep Ogbara noted that the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed annually on November 25th, serving as a global reminder of the need to eradicate violence against women in all its form.

According to Ogbara, violence against women is a pervasive violation of human rights that affects millions of women and girls around the world, manifesting in physical, sexual, and psychological harm.

She said: “Aware that the United Nations has identified the elimination of violence against women as a critical component of achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls”.

She expressed worries that systemic discrimination, cultural norms, and societal attitudes contribute to the perpetration of violence against women, necessitating comprehensive strategies for prevention and response.

Ogbara who is also the Chairman House Committee on Women Affairs, is worried that violence against women and girls remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it.

“Informed that Violence against Women continues to be an obstacle to achieving equality, development, peace as well as to the fulfilment of women and girls’ human rights. The promise of the sustainable development goals to leave no one behind cannot be fulfilled without putting an end to violence against women and girls.

“Also informed that it is crucial to raise awareness about the various forms of violence against women, including domestic violence, sexual harassment, trafficking, and harmful practices such as female genital mutilation and child marriage;

“Important that support services for survivors of violence, such as legal aid, counselling, and shelter must be strengthened and made accessible to all women in need;

“Whereas, education and community engagement are essential in changing societal attitudes and promoting respect for women’s rights”, she added.

The House adopted the motion and mandate the Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development to establish mechanisms to monitor progress on the effectiveness of the VAPP Act (2015).

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Painful! Former NBC DG ,Prof Tom Adaba is dead

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19 minutes ago

February 22, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The ex-Director General of National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Professor Tom Adaba is dead.

The veteran journalists died on Saturday peacefully in Abuja.

The late Adaba was born in July 2nd, 1941

According to Chief Adinoyi Joe Anivasa JP, Secretary Egbira Elders Forum Abuja on Saturday stated as follows, “I feel sad to inform you that our elder and Leader, Prof Tom A Adaba just answered the call of nature by giving up his ghost to the Lord this morning.

“Further details about his burial arrangements would be communicated later.

“We thank God for his life. May God have mercy on his shortcomings and grant his soul eternal peaceful rest in His Heavenly Kingdom, Amen.

He was the first Nigerian (between 1988 and 1992) to be honoured as president of the African Council for Communication Education.

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LP Withdraws from Osun LG Election Over Security Issues

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February 22, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The Osun State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has pulled out from the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, citing concerns over inadequate security arrangements for the polls.

Adebayo Bello, the State Chairman of LP, made the announcement on Friday in Osogbo, explaining that the party could not participate in the election due to the lack of proper security measures put in place by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC). He further called for the postponement of the election for one to two months, urging the electoral body to address the security issues and resolve any legal complications before proceeding with the poll.

Bello stated, “We believe that postponing the election will give OSSIEC enough time to ensure proper preparations and guarantee a secure environment for the voters and candidates.”

In support of this position, one of the party’s chairmanship candidates, Oyebode Babalola, expressed deep concerns over the potential disruption of the election. Babalola emphasized that although the party was fully prepared for the election, it could not risk participating under the current security circumstances.

“We have seen troubling signs that the election might be disrupted, and we are not willing to put the lives of our supporters and citizens in danger,” Babalola explained. He echoed the call for the election to be postponed, stressing the need for sufficient security to safeguard the election process.

As the party withdraws from the election, it remains to be seen how the situation will affect the overall election planning and whether the authorities will heed the call for a postponement.

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Gov Adeleke Votes As Osun’s LG Election Begins

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29 minutes ago

February 22, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has cast his vote at Unit 9, Ward 2, in Ede North Local Government Area, marking an early start to the election process at 8 a.m. on Saturday.

This comes amid growing concerns over potential unrest during the poll, which has been contentious.

Despite warnings from the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and calls from the Nigeria Police Force for the suspension of the election due to the anticipated security challenges, the election proceeded as planned.

The Labour Party also expressed its decision to pull out of the exercise, citing concerns over the safety of its agents.