Category: News & Current Affairs
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Femicide In Nigeria – April 2025
The month of April 2025 continued to witness a devastating incidence of femicide in Nigeria, highlighting the persistent need for robust measures to tackle the underlying drivers of gender-based violence. Alongside this tragic reality, the month of April also marked the celebration of Easter. This report brings to light the lives lost to femicide and…
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Family of Shimite Bello Respond to Husband’s Claims About Her Death
The family and close friends of the late Shimite Bello Love, Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, have issued a heartfelt and urgent response following a disturbing development in the ongoing investigation into her sudden death. While the official autopsy report is still pending, her husband, Pastor David Favour Love,…
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Agnes Ngetich Makes History with New 10km World Record in Women-Only Race
Kenya’s Agnes Ngetich has set a groundbreaking world record, becoming the first woman to complete a women-only 10km road race in under 30 minutes. The 24-year-old achieved the feat in Herzogenaurach, Germany, finishing in an astonishing 29 minutes and 27 seconds. Her performance surpasses the previous record of 30:01, which was set in 2021 by…
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Nigerian Women Have Big Dreams – But They Need Funding(or Money)
Nigerian women have big dreams and are working hard to improve their lives and communities, but they need more than just good wishes to succeed. An extensive survey of 100,000 women aged 15-55 in Nigeria conducted by the Gates Foundation shows that these women are ambitious and driven, but they face many roadblocks that keep…
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Femicide In Nigeria – March 2025
As we continue to highlight the continuous incidence of femicide in Nigeria, the month of March witnessed yet another devastating toll of femicide in the country, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive action to address the root causes of gender-based violence. This report sheds light on the lives lost and the systemic failures perpetuating this…
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Delta Governor’s Adviser, Shimite Bello, Dies in Suspected Case of Intimate Partner Violence
Mrs. Shimite Bello Love (née Nwakalo), Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, has died under troubling circumstances that point to a possible case of femicide. Her husband, Pastor David Favour Love, has been arrested by the police on suspicion of poisoning her. Shimite reportedly passed away on Easter Sunday after…
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Gatefield Remains Committed to Advancing Health Equity Despite Funding Cuts
The suspension of US government funding has created significant challenges—especially for those who rely on HIV medication for treatment and prevention—exposing our heavy reliance on donor support. But this is not just a US issue. Other major donors, including the UK, France, and the Netherlands, have reduced or plan to reduce international funding. These cuts…
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Afghanistan’s Schools Reopen Without Girls as Taliban Education Ban Continues
On Saturday, UNICEF called on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately lift the ongoing ban on girls’ education, emphasizing the urgent need to secure the future of millions of girls who have been denied their right to education since the Taliban took control in 2021. The appeal comes as the new school year began in Afghanistan,…
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn in as Namibia’s First Female President
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially taken office as Namibia’s first female president, following her victory in last year’s election. Her win extends the governing party SWAPO’s 35-year rule in the country. The 72-year-old leader was sworn in on Friday during a ceremony attended by several African heads of state, including leaders from Angola, South Africa, and…
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Femicide In Nigeria – February 2025
The month of February is often regarded as the month of love but the continous incidence of femicide show that violence against women does not take a holiday. How can we reconcile this with the continued tragedy of gender-based violence as the reality of femicide continues to claim lives, a brutal counterpoint to what this…