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WARDC’s Executive Director Condemns Kebbi Schoolgirl Abduction

Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, Executive Director of the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), has condemned the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State, calling the incident a heartbreaking reflection of Nigeria’s failure to protect children. On Nov. 17, 2025, armed men attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in

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Gunmen Attack Kebbi’s Government Girls School, Abduct 25 Girls

In the early hours of Nov. 17, 2025, at about 4:00 a.m., gunmen attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, abducting 25 schoolgirls.  According to the Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar Kotarkoshi, the assailants, armed with sophisticated weapons, engaged the police tactical

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DSVA Denounces False Claims: Baba Ijesha Remains Convicted Rapist

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has refuted circulating claims that actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been cleared of his conviction for sexual assault and indecent treatment of a child. Olanrewaju James was initially arrested and convicted by a Lagos High Court on

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Aisha Yesufu Demands Urgent Action to Protect the Girl Child After Kebbi School Abduction

Aisha Yesufu, a Human rights activist, has called on Nigerians to rise and demand urgent action from the Federal Government following the abduction of students of Maga Comprehensive Girls’ Secondary School in Kebbi State. On Nov. 17, 2025, gunmen attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Danko/Wasagu Local Government

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Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi. Photo Source: WARDC
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WARDC’s Executive Director Condemns Kebbi Schoolgirl Abduction

Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, Executive Director of the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), has condemned the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State, calling the incident a heartbreaking reflection of Nigeria’s failure to protect children. On Nov. 17, 2025, armed men attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in

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A photo of the school students. NTA.
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Gunmen Attack Kebbi’s Government Girls School, Abduct 25 Girls

In the early hours of Nov. 17, 2025, at about 4:00 a.m., gunmen attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, abducting 25 schoolgirls.  According to the Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar Kotarkoshi, the assailants, armed with sophisticated weapons, engaged the police tactical

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