Day: November 26, 2025

16 Days of Activism: J4PD Calls for Safer Digital Spaces

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar A media-based Civil Society Organization, the Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative, J4PD, has held a Stand Still Activity at the Dogon Yaro Roundabout in Bauchi as part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The event focused on the growing threat of digital violence against women and girls. Placards were held high by coalition of activists with messages calling for safe online spaces, digital respect, and protection for women and girls. The Executive Director of J4PD, Elizabeth Carr, said the standstill…

N6.7 Billion Opioids Seized as NDLEA Arrests Baron, Five Others in Warehouse Bust

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….. “You’re no longer untouchable; we’ll smoke you out of your hiding.” Marwa Warns Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have continued their offensive action against drug syndicates in a nationwide crackdown. In a significant milestone, the agency dismantled an opioids cartel during an intelligence-led operation. They arrested a key baron, Onyekachi Pius Nwanagu, and five members of his gang. Illicit substances worth over N6.7 billion were recovered from their secret warehouse, located within a residential estate in Lagos. The significant success was recorded following credible intelligence…

CSO Trains Vulnerable Women in Waste-to-Wealth Skills in Bauchi

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar A Bauchi-based Civil Society Organisation, Community Advocate for Rural Development (CARD), in partnership with the Development Exchange Center (DEC), has launched a six-day intensive training on converting biodegradable plastics and textiles waste into finished products in Gwallameji community. The initiative aims to equip selected vulnerable beneficiaries with skills to boost self-reliance and local economic development. Executive Director of CARD, Habiba Bello Ajufoh, said that, through it’s partnership DEC and Bread for the World Germany, CARD will train and supports rural women to: Recycle plastic and textile…