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NGO Decries The Rise of Online Gender Based Violence

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The center for information technology and development CITAD has lamented the increasing rate of gender based violence in Kano.

Zainab Aminu the gender program officer stated this while addressing newsmen at the Headquarters of the centre on the reported cases of Gender based violence in the month of December 2021.

According to Zainab Aminu said data shows that GBV is been perpetrated against both male and female gender with a higher number of female victims within all age ranges in both rural, urban and suburban communities with prevalence in Urban communities.

The Gender Program officer said the cases highly reported is Sexual Harassment and perpetrators are mostly male.

She pointed out that observation have shown that the most of the perpetrators have no relation to the victims. Although in some cases reported, the perpetrators are either family members, teachers/lecturers, student peers of the victims.

In comparison with the data obtained in previous months, there was an increase in the reported cases from that of previous months.

Zainab Aminu further itemized the following issues on GBV

• Rape cases reported in December neither decline nor increased in percentage.

• Online harassment in December has an increase of 25% from the previous month.

• Sexual blackmail case still remains 1 reported case.

• In the case of Sexual Harassment, 18 cases were reported in December which depicts a 25% increase.

• For sexual abuse, we had 6 cases in December with a 25% increase.

• We observed 6 reported cases of wife battering in the month of December which also depicts a 25% increase in reported cases compared to the previous month.

This shows that there is still need for actions to be taken in term of Gender Based Violence in the state in order to eliminate/curb GBV noted Zainab.

Zainab Aminu called on government to implement the following.

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➢ We reiterate our previous call to the Kano State Government and House of Assembly to domesticate the Child Rights Act and VAPP Act at the state level if implemented, will contribute in curbing this menace. The state government should not only adopt laws to protect women and girls, but also establish Referral Centers and Forensic Centers for victims.

➢ Religious and Traditional leaders both at state and local levels should continue to intensify efforts in creating awareness against GBV and encouraging individuals to voice out when they observe any such violence. Media houses should also continue to use their platforms in creating awareness against GBV and be reporting punishments given to perpetrators.

➢ Recommendation for media: to contribution in enlightening people and giving space to people to report cases of abuse.

CITAD further made the following appeal.

A major observation is that communities are still reluctant to report cases of GBV. While we continue to monitor, we can only reach a small part of the state. We are not able to reach and cover the whole state. For this reason, we will like to appeal to parents, relatives and others to always report cases to the various to either directly to us or to other sister NGOs as well as to government agencies such as NOA, NAPTIP or Hisbah. GBV strives when we all keep quiet. We cannot win the battle against it unless every perpetrator is brought to the books. Keeping salient is not protecting the victims who suffer while the perpetrators take this silence as a stamp of acceptability.

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Federal Government Approves N4 Trillion for Development Commissions

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The Federal Government has announced the approval of a groundbreaking N4 trillion budget for development commissions across the country. The funds aim to accelerate regional development and address critical infrastructure gaps in underserved areas.

This landmark decision was confirmed during a federal executive meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. According to officials, the allocation is targeted at bolstering the activities of existing development commissions, including those in the North East, Niger Delta, North Central, and other regions requiring special intervention.

Focus Areas of the Budget
The N4 trillion will reportedly focus on key development priorities such as:

Infrastructure rehabilitation, including roads, bridges, and power supply.

Support for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and resettlement programs.

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Job creation initiatives to tackle unemployment in affected regions.

Social programs aimed at healthcare, education, and capacity building.

Government’s Commitment
Speaking on the development, the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, stated that the budget reflects the administration’s commitment to fostering inclusive growth and equitable resource distribution. “This is a bold step to address longstanding challenges in regions that have been neglected for years,” he remarked.

The announcement has sparked mixed reactions across the country. While some citizens and regional leaders have praised the move as a step toward addressing inequalities, others have called for transparent implementation to ensure the funds are utilized effectively.

This allocation marks one of the largest investments in regional development commissions in Nigeria’s history, signaling the government’s intent to bridge the gaps in infrastructure and social welfare.

Stay tuned for more updates as details of the implementation strategy emerge.

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Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin Distributes 1000 Motorcycles to Kano Police

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Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has distributed 1,000 operational motorcycles to the Kano State Police Command, in a move aimed at enhancing the mobility and operational capacity of the police force. The distribution ceremony, held in Kano, was attended by various dignitaries and stakeholders.

In his speech, Jibrin expressed his gratitude to the Nigerian police for their efforts in maintaining peace in Kano. “I am thanking the Nigerian police Kano command for bringing peace to reign in Kano,” he said. He acknowledged the role of traditional rulers in supporting the police and emphasized the importance of their contributions to the state’s security.

Jibrin highlighted the significance of the motorcycles in improving the efficiency of the police force. “My intention is to give a motorcycle to every policeman,” he stated, underscoring his commitment to equipping the police with the necessary tools to perform their duties effectively.

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Muktara Gashash, Chairman of the Eminent Persons Forum, commended Jibrin for his generous gesture. “This initiative will greatly enhance the operational capabilities of the Kano police,” Gashash remarked, praising the Deputy Senate President’s dedication to supporting law enforcement.

Kano State Commissioner of Police, Salman Dogo Garba, also spoke at the event, urging his fellow officers to utilize the motorcycles to enhance their service delivery. “As we embrace this new chapter of enhanced mobility and operational capacity, I urge my fellow police officers to embrace these motorcycles as tools of service excellence,” Garba said. He emphasized the importance of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in their duties.

Garba further encouraged the police officers to use the motorcycles to strengthen their relationships with the communities they serve. “Let us leverage this significant investment to forge even stronger bonds with the communities we serve, fostering trust, cooperation, and mutual respect,” he added.

The distribution of the motorcycles is expected to significantly improve the response time and effectiveness of the Kano State Police Command, contributing to the overall safety and security of the state.

 

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President Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation for Lt. General Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff

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President Bola Tinubu on Friday wrote the Senate, seeking confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede’s appointment as the substantive Chief of Army Staff.

“In his letter sent today, President Tinubu seeks Oluyede’s confirmation in accordance with the provision of Section 218(2) of the 1999 Constitution as amended and Section 18(1) of the Armed Forces Act,” Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed in a statement.

The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Lt. General Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff.’

Tinubu appointed Oluyede as the Acting Chief of Army Staff on October 30 following the illness of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.

General Lagbaja, however, died on November 5.

Onanuga said, “President Tinubu is confident about the leadership qualities, professional integrity, and experience of Lt. General Oluyede to lead and inspire the army to ensure national security and stability.”

Before he was appointed Acting Chief of Army Staff, Oluyede, a member of the 39th Regular Course, like his predecessor, served as the 56th Commander of the elite Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, based in Jaji, Kaduna.

 

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