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Community Rises To End Gender Based Violence

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4 years ago

November 28, 2021

Cross session of traditional and religious leaders during the sensitization

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Kafin Tafawa Communty, surburb of Bauchi metropolis in Bauchi State has vowed to end the menace of Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) that robs children of their right in their communty.

The community made the pledge during a sensitisation and awareness campaign to mark the 2021 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, organised by Switch Media and tagged; “SAY ENOUGH” on Sunday at Kafin Tafawa community of the state.

A community leader, Mr Yohanna Daniel, said they have structures that look into the issue of sexual Gender Based Violence in the community.

He said the structures include the community peace security, religious and traditional leaders who always come together to deliberate and proffer solutions to all social vices in the community.

“As stakeholders of the community, we will not sit down and see the menace which robs our children of their privilege to enjoy their rights and freedoms as enshrined in the nation’s constitution continues to linger,” he said.

Also Speaking, Malam Buhari Abdullahi, Chief Imam of Kafin Tafawa Central Mosque, reiterated that leaders, such as pastors, teachers, village elders and government officials, regularly convene to discuss local SGBV cases and issues.

“Many of these leaders, specifically pastors and traditional leaders are trained by local professionals on how to counsel trauma victims and guide them through the service referral processes,” he said.

On his part, Reverend Samson Usman, said sexual, physical, verbal, psychological and domestic violence bedevilling children, particularly girls and women, needed to be eradicated.

“We will try our best to ensure that gender-based violence is completely eliminated in our community,” he said.

Mr. Jang Ajemasu, facilitator and community engagement associate with Switch Media, emphasised the need for community leaders prevention efforts to focus on equipping volunteer community mobilizers.

“Ending violence against women and girls helps promote equality and advance human rights.

“Society must first understand that violence against women and girls is a violation of human rights,” Ajemasu said.

Another facilitator, Mr. Elkanah Samuel, Field Department with Child Gold Foundation, calls on the community to respond to the Victims of SGBV.

“Victims should be provided safe homes or houses where they can be away from the perpetrators. Separating victims is an important factor in responding to GBV victims.

“The safety of the victims should be a top priority because their lives could be in danger. The locations of victims should be kept secured for their safety,” he said.

The awareness campaign was organised by Switch Media in collaboration With Child is Gold to mark 16 Days of Activism Against gender Based violence.

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Indian Court Denies Bail To Nigerian Man Over Drug Charges

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3 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country.

Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers.

He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers.

According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals around Begur Lake and the AECS Layout Road area.

The New Indian Express reported that the High Court of Karnataka subsequently dismissed the Nigerian’s bail application.

“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report stated.

Justice V. Srishananda, while ruling on the bail application, reportedly held that errors relating to the grounds of arrest could not automatically justify bail in serious narcotics-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS, Act.

The court further noted that Cristian Soporuchukwu had allegedly overstayed his visa in India, according to the report.

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Strait Of Hormuz: US Announces Sanctions Against Iran

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4 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, saying they may be providing support to and receiving services from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may be exposed to sanctions risk.

“The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash.

“Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions,” Bessent said.

Bessent added that the US has succeeded in disrupting tens of billions of dollars’ worth of revenue from being accessible to Tehran.

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US Launches New Airstrikes On Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran.

The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and then a ground control site.

A US official revealed that American forces struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

The official described the strikes as purely defensive, saying the US intended to maintain the ceasefire.

Report says this is the second time in three days that the US has carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in southern Iran.

Recall that on Monday the US carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile locations and boats that US Central Command said were preparing to launch mines in the Strait of Hormuz.