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Kaduna Gov.to Prioritise prevention of Violence Against Women,Girls
Amina Samuel, KADUNA
Kaduna state government says prevention of violence against women and girls in the state remains top on it’s priority list, as the 2023 sixteen days activism for the elimination of violence against women is on.
Commissioner of Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, Dr. Rabi Salisu stated this during community engagement at the women skills acquisition center, Rigasa, Igabi local government area of the state.
Represented by a Director in the ministry, Hajiya Mariam Mohammed, Dr. Rabi Salisu explained that violence against women and girls, as well as children is on increase in the society, hence the need for the sixteen days activism to eliminate it.
She expressed sadness that cases of child rape was alarming and assured that the ministry with support of it’s partners would do everything possible to put an end to such incidences.
She applauded the support of the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, traditional rulers, youths and all relevant stakeholders for investing to prevent violence against women and girls.
According to her, Governor Uba Sani led government would continue to do it’s best to “Orange” the state with peace and love in line with this year’s theme: invest to prevent violence against women and girls.
Dr. Rabi Salisu maintained that Rigasa community was chosen for the community engagement as it has the highest recorded violence against women and girls incidences in the state.
On her part, Chief Executive Officer of the Center of Study and Resolution for Domestic Violence, Professor Hauwa’u Evelyn Yusuf who explained that the center which is in collaboration with the ministry to put an end to gender based violence in the state, would continue to do it best in line with the global mandate of “oranging the world” with peace and love.
She called on all and sundry to support the ministry of Human Services and Social Development in achieving it.
Also speaking, Center Manager of Salama Saka center, Yusuf Danfodio memorial hospital, Tudun wada kaduna, Barrister Sidikat Bello Adegboye explained that violence against women and girls are becoming rampant as well as that of the boy child.
She called on parents to focus on bringing up their children, saying the care of their children should not be compromise on the basis of seeking for economic livelihoods, instead they should device ways in balancing it.
On their part, Sarkin Gabas Tundun wada, Alhaji Gambo Ibrahim, Mai-Ugwan, Mallam Bashir Hassan, Arewa Youth Consultative for. Chairman, kaduna state chapter, Comrade Sagir Umar and Duty Solicitor PWAN, Barrister Muhammad Bashir Ibrahim all rally support for the 2023 sixteen days of activism for the elimination of violence against women and girls theme.
The community engagement program featured presentations and questions and answers session
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto
Former governor of Sokoto State and now Senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal while flagging off distribution of ramadan fast assistance to the people of the state, Monday reassured that, his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will Reclaim their mandate come 2027.
Tambuwal, who divulged that the Ramadan gesture is targeted at 30,000 households in the state, added, “‘it is aside the thousands of other foodstuff and multiple assistance given by all lawmakers elected under the platform of the PDP in the state”.
According to him, the PDP lawmakers both at he state and federal levels are equally flagging off the distribution of thousands of bags of rice and other grains to all youth and women led organizations to help compliment their ease of fasting.
“”As you aware, many people have lost their lives and they are no more with us. It is by His grace that we are alive and here observing another Ramadan and witnessing the distribution of foodstuff to our people once again.
“We continue to pray to Allahi to grant us continued good health and longevity, for us to witness many more of this blessed month.l of Ramadan. I also would like to take disadvantage of this opportunity to thank our chairman and the leaders of our party in the state for their continued hard work in organizing the party, in mobilizing the people and making sure that our party remain strong and united in Sokoto
“”We are one big united family. And we shall continue to work together towards reclaiming what has been taken away from us. As you know, in the last elections, our mandate was forcefully stolen. But now, we are restrategizing and organizing.
“”And by the grace of Allah, what has been taken away, will be given back to us by come 2027″”. Tambuwal assured.
Speaking earlier, Sokoto state PDP chairman, Comrade Bello Goronyo expressed heartfelt appreciation to all members of the PDP in Sokoto for keeping hope alive and faith with the party, saying the PDP is the only party that truly meant well for the generality of Nigerians.
This according to him could be proven by the current hardship been experienced by Nigerians which where hitherto not the case when the PDP held sway.
Comrade Goronyo therefore appealed to the people of the state and Nigerians to liberate themselves from the grip of APC’s mis- governance come 2027.
US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said on Monday that the United States was cancelling 83 per cent of programmes at the US Agency for International Development.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January demanding a freeze on all US foreign aid to give his administration time to assess overseas spending, with an eye to gutting programs not aligned with his “America First” agenda.
“After a six-week review we are officially cancelling 83% of the programmes at USAID,” Rubio said on social media platform X.
“The 5,200 contracts that are now cancelled spent tens of billions of dollars in ways that did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States,” he added.
USAID distributes US humanitarian aid around the world, with health and emergency programs in around 120 countries.
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The State Department, which oversees USAID, announced on February 26 its intention to cut 92 per cent of the agency’s program funding, identifying 5,800 grants to be eliminated.
Rubio on Monday notably thanked the Department of Government Efficiency, which billionaire Elon Musk is leading in a drive to slash costs and cut jobs across government departments.
Trump and his allies have argued that foreign assistance is wasteful and does not serve US interests.
But aid groups argue much of the assistance supports US interests by promoting stability and health overseas, and warn that cutting aid threatens the lives of vulnerable people.
AFP
The caution note was to ensure data security and integrity.
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has advised Nigerians to modify their National Identification Number (NIN) details only through its official self-service portal.
In a statement signed by Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, on Monday, said the caution note was to ensure data security and integrity.
The agency reassured Nigerians that its self-service portal is secure, reliable, and provides users with the convenience of updating their information from anywhere.
The commission emphasised that NIN modifications should only be done on SelfserviceModification.nimc.gov.ng, warning the public against using unauthorised websites.
It noted “The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) wishes to state that in order to ensure the security and integrity of your National Identification Number (NIN) data, modifications can only be done on the official NIMC self-service portal: Selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng.”
It cautioned Nigerians against attempting to modify their NIN data on third-party platforms, stressing that such actions could expose personal information to fraudsters.
“Do not attempt to modify your NIN data on any unauthorized websites, as this may compromise your personal information and put you at risk of identity theft,” the statement read.
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Highlighting the benefits of the new portal, NIMC noted that the platform ensures data integrity while allowing Nigerians to modify their details without visiting an enrollment center.
“By using the official NIMC self-service portal, you can be rest assured that your data is secure and protected. You’ll also enjoy the convenience of updating your information from anywhere, at any time,” the commission stated.