Human Rights

Retirees of the Kaduna State government have given Governor Uba Sani two weeks to pay their eight-year gratuities and pensions or face a shutdown. The union lamented the precarious situation …

Musa Na Allah Sokoto On Tuesday Development Communications and the Challenge Initiative (DEVCOMS/TCI) in Sokoto marked International Women’s Day with an inspiring celebration that focused on women’s achievements, contributions, and …

As debates over the federal government’s move to resume oil operations in Ogoni land commences, Eleme women have joined forces with other Ogoni women and the foremost women’s organization in …

The Center for Gender Equity and Sustainable Development, Port Harcourt, has called for an unbiased investigation of the alleged sexual harassment made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senator President, Godwill …

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening democracy by promoting gender equity and ensuring women’s active participation in governance and societal development. In a …

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has described women as the cradle of life and society, calling on all stakeholders to ensure educating the girl child, as it is …

To commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, the International Press Centre (IPC) and ElectHER urge the Nigerian government and stakeholders to take decisive action in prioritizing the rights, empowerment, and …

Muhammad Garba The wife of the Jigawa State Governor, Her Excellency, Amina Umar Namadi, has flagged off the training of 600 women in waste recycling management, aimed at environmental protection, …

We the members of Womanifesto, a coalition of over 350 women’s rights advocates, activists, and practitioners, watched the shocking move by the Nigerian Senate to suspend the Senator representing Kogi …

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has denounced her six-month suspension from the Nigerian Senate as unjust and a violation of natural justice, fairness, and equity. It could be recalled …