We, the undersigned Media and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), strongly condemn the remand of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), at the Kuje Correctional Centre …
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UN Women Launches #VoteHer2027 Campaign, Urges Nigerians to Reject Gender Bias
Isiyaku Ahmed The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) Nigeria has launched the #VoteHer2027 campaign, urging Nigerians to reject gender bias and assess …
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Isiyaku Ahmed The Centre for Human Rights and Social Advancement (CEFSAN) has condemned the reported attack on human rights activist and journalist, Omoyele Sowore, and members of his entourage in …
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Invest In Women For Sustainable Development Leadership Icon Charges African Goverments, NGOs, Private Sector
Constance Meju A global leadership and entrepreneurship icon, and UN peace ambassador has called for intentional investment in women for sustainable development in Africa. Ambassador Smily Mukta Ghosal, an Indian-American …
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Ajaero Faults TUC Over Rejection of FG’s N70,000 Transport Support for Workers
The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has condemned the position of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), following the rejection of the N70,000 transport intervention …
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The Niger State Government is set to launch a digital pension administration platform aimed at improving transparency, efficiency and accessibility while reducing administrative bottlenecks in pension service delivery. The platform, …
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The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N70,000 wage award, demanding an immediate and sustainable salary increase for workers amid rising living costs. The …
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FG Vows Justice for 33 NSCDC Custody Deaths, Panel Recommends N1.4bn Compensation
The Federal Government has pledged to ensure justice for 33 persons who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, warning …
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Aleto Gas Pipeline Explosion: Social Action Demands Transparent Probe, Accountability, Compensation for Victims
The Social Development Integrated Centre (Social Action), a human and environmental rights-focused NGO, has expressed deep concern over the recent gas pipeline explosion in Aleto Community in Eleme Local Government …
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NUJ Demands Fair Retrial, Protection For Journalist Jailed Over Facebook Post
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for a fair, transparent and lawful process in the case of Farida Isiak, a 23-year-old journalist with Nagarta Radio in Kaduna State, …