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The European Union and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) have urged Nigerian policymakers to accelerate legal reforms addressing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), which they describe as an evolving threat to women’s safety and democratic participation. At the 11th Network Conference of Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) held in Abuja, the…
A social media user and cancer patient, Mensah Omolola, popularly known on X as AuntieEsther, who sparked widespread debate after rejecting a blood transfusion recommended as part of her treatment has died. Her death was confirmed on Saturday by media personality #AUNTYMUSE_, who supported her throughout her treatment journey. Reacting to a post announcing AuntieEsther…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have secured their place in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tunisia in Morocco on Saturday. The goals for Nigeria came from Victor Osimhen, Wilfried Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman, ensuring the team’s qualification from their group. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 44th minute, connecting with a precise cross from Lookman just before halftime. Ndidi,…