Mauritius: Top Women’s Rights Issue for Government to Address
Gender-based violence (GBV) in Mauritius is a significant concern that has gained increasing attention from policymakers, activists, and the public in recent years. Development Diaries reports that GBV ranks at the top of women’s rights issues that citizens say their government and society must address, according to a 2024 report by Afrobarometer. According to 2021 data from the […]
Kaduna Abduction: Need for Clarity over Release of Schoolchildren
While it is great news that 137 schoolchildren kidnapped from Kuriga area of Kaduna State, northwest Nigeria, have been released, some clarifications from the government are needed. Development Diaries reports that the government of Kaduna State on Sunday announced the release of the schoolchildren after 16 days in captivity. The school had announced a total […]
Child Abuse: Beyond Enforcing Child Protection Law
It is heartbreaking to hear that a housewife in Plateau State, north-central Nigeria, poured hot water on the children of her husband’s second wife. Development Diaries reports that the woman, as reported by the Nigerian Tribune, fled the scene after the inhuman treatment. Reports say that the police have arrested the husband, identified as Abubakar, for […]
Roundup: Abduction of Schoolchildren in Nigeria, Bank Fraud Claims among Top Stories
Hello everyone! Welcome to the Development Diaries roundup of top stories from last week. Borno, Kaduna Kidnapping: Swift Action Needed to Rescue Women, Girls At number one spot is the sad report of the abduction of women and girls by terrorists in Borno and Kaduna states. Reports state that at least 200 students and teachers […]
NLC Protest: Opportunity for Police, SSS to Earn Public Trust
Abuja – 26 February, 2024: Ahead of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) two-day nationwide protests against the rising cost of living in the country, security operatives have another opportunity to earn public trust by providing protesters with security instead of warning against the protests, ImpactHouse Centre for Development Communication (ImpactHouse) has said. Peaceful assembly is […]
Hardship: Presidency’s Response to Criticism Should Be Results-Based, Not Attack
President Bola Tinubu’s spokespersons need to aim to maintain a tone of openness when responding to public criticism, following a recent response to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Development Diaries reports that Special Advisor to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, describing Atiku’s criticism of the Nigerian economy as his ‘new hobby’ is needless. […]
Internet Shutdown: Senegal’s Action Unacceptable
The recent shutdown of internet access by the government of Senegal constitutes a violation of the right to freedom of expression and press rights, and this is condemnable. Development Diaries reports that mobile internet in the country was temporarily cut by the government following protests against President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the presidential election. We understand that […]
Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM: Nigeria Will Miss Target Without Urgent Action
Abuja – 06 February, 2024: ImpactHouse Centre for Development Communication (ImpactHouse) calls on the various state governments in Nigeria to ensure the strict enforcement of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015 in the country as the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains prevalent. Nigeria has a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 target of […]
Plateau: What FG Needs to Do to Be More Effective in Preventing Attacks, Dvlpt Journalist Speaks
FCT, Abuja – John Andah, the executive director of ImpactHouse Centre for Development Communication, has said the killings in Plateau state and other parts of the country are a representation of Nigeria’s failure to protect citizens’ right to life. According to Andah, the attacks raise concerns about the ineffectiveness of Nigeria’s policing system, which he […]
Humanitarian Ministry Scandal: Tunji-Ojo’s Defence Unacceptable
Abuja – 09 January, 2024 ImpactHouse Centre for Development Communication (ImpactHouse) finds unacceptable the explanation given by Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, over the allegation of his company receiving N438 million in ‘consultancy fees’ from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. In an interview with Channels Television, the minister said he is […]
