“World Leaders Unite for Gender Equality : UN Commission Adopts Historic Declaration”
As the 69th Commission on The Status of Women opens, Member States adopt strong Political Declaration, committing to respect, protect and promote rights, equality and empowerment for all women and girls. As the world marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, governments have adopted by consensus a powerful Political Declaration…
Omga007Breaking News: El – Rufai Dumps The APC for SDP
By Halima Jubril, Abuja Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State and a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, APC has reportedly dumped the ruling party to officially join the Social Democratic Party, SDP this Monday 10th March, 2025. He cited reasons of unresolved recurring party leadership issues amongst other reasons. El-Rufai was…
Lalong Should Stop Causing Division Among Northern Christians
Recent statement credited to Senator Simon Bako Lalong, former Governor of Plateau State in alignment with the rebellious faction of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the North created by Rev John Hayab is unfortunate and very sad development for our Christian community. The endorsement of the disgruntled Hayab group by Lalong, is a conduct…
FG Debunks Allegations of Abandoning SGBV Survivors
By Halima Jubril The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has issued a statement denying allegations that it abandoned survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in its care. A recent video claimed that the Ministry served quit notices on victims taking shelter in its facilities in Abuja, prompting a protest by a group of concerned…
No more opposition in Ebonyi State… Senator Umahi
Nkechinyere Ewa-Opkara David Umahi, the minister of works on Sunday, said opposition parties are dead in Ebonyi state owing to the good leadership of Governor Francis Nwifuru, the state governor. Umahi spoke in his house in Abakaliki during the breaking of fast with Hausa and Yoruba communities. Umahi noted that the Governor, RT Hon Nwifuru…
Joint Statement by the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs)
March 9, 2025 A Call for Justice and Accountability in the Suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Ultimatum for Senator Akpabio To Step Aside for Unbiased Investigation The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), in reaction to the statement issued by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi…
My Natasha Comments on Arise : How Leaders Miss Golden Opportunities
By Frank Tietie On Thursday, I was feeling unwell after two sleepless nights spent working on a fundamental human rights matter when the producer/director informed me that I was scheduled to appear on Arise News Night to discuss the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Nigerian Senate. I considered declining the assignment, especially since…
Nigerian Varsity Honours Prof Reuben Okechukwu With Award of Excellence
Nkechinyere Ewa-Opkara Prof. Okey Reuben Okechukwu,Provost, Federal College of Education Technical, Isu, Ebonyi State has again been honoured with an Award of Execellence by the Faculty of Education University of Nigeria. Prof Okey who was the former Executive Chairman UBEB, Ebonyi State has received several awards for his relentless efforts in the promotion of education…