Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on the Federal Government and security agencies to protect journalists covering the protests scheduled to begin tomorrow, August 1, 2024, stressing that as citizens …
Human Rights
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Womanifesto, a body of over 300 women rights activists, advocates, and organizations, declares that it will join the #ENDBADGOVERNANCE protest in Nigeria to demand accountability and good governance devoid of …
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Gender activists have made a strong call for the establishment of Special Courts for gender abuse by the federal and state governments, as part of an effort to speedily reduce …
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At least 1 million Nigerian women and girls in the Federal Capital Territory have benefitted from the Women’s Voice and Leadership (WVL) Project, anchored by ActionAid Nigeria. Phase 1 of …
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Human Rights
CHRICED Condemns Sen. Akpabio’s Scornful Treatment of Female Colleagues, Deems His Apology Insincere
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) is deeply concerned about the disrespectful, disdainful, and frivolous manner, in which Senate President Godswill Akpabio has consistently treated his …
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The Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has called for robust efforts to entrench gender equality, empower women, and promote social inclusion across Nigeria. This initiative aligns with Nigeria’s …
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Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his commitment to women’s empowerment in Kogi State by announcing that women will occupy all Vice Chairmanship candidate positions in the upcoming …
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Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has appointed Yussuf Nana Hauwa as the Director-General of the Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation. A Statement on Tuesday from the office of the …
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The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has charged political office holders across the various political parties in Nigeria to ensure they walk their talks on gender equity. This …
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Human Rights
CISLAC Criticizes Senate Leadership for Curtailing Senators’ Voices, Introducing Autocracy in the Senate
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has strongly criticized the recent removal of Senator Ali Ndume as the Senate’s Chief Whip, accusing the Senate under Senator Godswill Akpabio’s leadership …