Nigeria National Assembly: Plenary proceedings, House of Reps, Tuesday, Sept 24th, 2024
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen presided.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen presided.
The current VAPP Act 2015 is sufficient. What it requires is an amendment, not a repeal as more stakeholders reject Senator’s Jibrin Isah’s bill to repeal the VAPP Act in the FCT.
In today’s digital age, where online platforms dominate our lives, a sinister shadow looms large: the escalating threat of misogyny and online gender-based violence (OGBV).
Amidst this crisis, a recent move by a Nigerian Senator to repeal the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act (VAPP Act) – rather than strengthening it – has sounded the alarm. With only 19 out of 36 states having domesticated the VAPP Act, the need for collective action is urgent.
This special report by LightRay! Media written by Oluwaseyi Elizabeth Jimoh brings together journalists from across Nigeria and diverse media organizations to confront the dangers of misogyny and explore solutions to combat this growing menace. Join us as we shine a light on the dark realities of OGBV and champion the cause for a safer, more inclusive society.
From our investigations at LightRay! Media, Women and children including other vulnerables and minority groups will be most affected if the bill is repealed from its current form.
The Speaker of the House Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas presided
The Speaker of the House Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas presided.
The #DontPoliceMySpeech protest at the Federal Ministry of Justice saw a remarkable turnout! We were thrilled to see a large number of young journalists, under 30, passionately advocating for press freedom. The significant representation of women, outnumbering men, was an encouraging sign of a brighter future for journalism an women’s advocacy within the media landscape. As we fight for the rights of journalists and citizens alike, it’s heartening to see the next generation of journalists stepping up to carry the baton. Together, we’ll ensure the power of the pen and voice never fades. #All4One&One4All” – ED, LightRay! Media.
The Deputy Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu presided.
The Deputy Speaker of the House Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu presided.
The Deputy Speaker of the House Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu presided.