Tag: history
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RESERVED SEATS FOR WOMEN: SANI PUSHES CONSTITUTIONAL FIX TO CLOSE GENDER GAP
Kaduna governor says Nigeria’s democracy is losing out by sidelining women Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has thrown his weight behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would reserve legislative seats for women, arguing that Nigeria’s politics does not reflect women’s population strength or voting power. Speaking at the North-West zonal launch of the Reserved Seats…
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NIGERIANS IN TURKEY STRENGTHEN TIES WITH DIASPORA COMMISSION
Ambassador Magbo meets NiDCOM chair to boost diaspora welfare and engagement The President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey, Ambassador Prince Magbo, on Wednesday held an official meeting with Hon. (Dr.) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, OON, Chairperson and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), to discuss stronger collaboration and welfare initiatives for Nigerians living abroad.…
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NO GOLD REFINERY SAGA: FG CLARIFIES LAGOS CONTROVERSY
Amid rising claims and counterclaims, the Federal Government has moved to set the record straight over reports of a federally owned gold refinery in Lagos. The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development on Sunday dismissed allegations by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that the government violated the federal character principle by siting a gold refinery in…
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“SHE FOUGHT FOR JUSTICE—NOW WE DEMAND IT FOR HER”
Grief mixed with resolve on Friday in Abuja as the family of slain lawyer Mediatrix Chigbo and the Global Association of Female Attorneys (GAFA) renewed calls for a thorough, no-nonsense investigation into her murder. The demand came during a Night of Tribute organised in her honour, where emotions ran high and one message stood out…
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NO WORK, NO PAY WON’T STOP US — JOHESU VOWS TO CONTINUE INDEFINITE STRIKE
Despite pressure from the Federal Government, health workers under JOHESU say they are not backing down anytime soon. The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) has insisted it will continue its indefinite nationwide strike, even as the Federal Government moves to enforce a “no work, no pay” policy. This position…
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SALUTING COURAGE: FG HONOURS ARMY HEROES FOR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE
It was a night of pride, reflection, and deep gratitude as Nigeria paused to say “thank you” to those who have stood on the frontlines to protect the nation 🇳🇬🪖 The Federal Government has conferred prestigious honours on senior officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army, recognising their gallantry, sacrifice, innovation, and outstanding contributions to…
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TRUMP ORDERS U.S. AIRSTRIKES ON ISIS CAMPS IN NIGERIA
Missiles flew, warnings were issued, and Washington sent a clear message: attacks on civilians — especially Christians — will not be ignored. U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered what he described as “powerful and deadly” airstrikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria’s Sokoto State, following a surge in deadly attacks linked to jihadist groups operating in…
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“NIGERIA IS IN A STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR CHILDREN,” NGE PRESIDENT WARNS AT UNICEF WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY EVENT
President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Eze Anaba, has issued a stark warning that Nigeria is facing an unprecedented emergency concerning the safety, welfare, and future of its children.Speaking at the UNICEF–NGE–DAME World Children’s Day event in Lagos on Tuesday, Anaba said the condition of the Nigerian child has deteriorated so severely that…
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NIGERIA URGES GLOBAL COMMUNITY TO END “NAMING AND SHAMING” OVER SECURITY CHALLENGES
Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, Mr. Syndoph Endoni, has called on the international community to stop “naming and shaming” the country regarding its security issues. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council in New York, Endoni addressed the impact of illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW) in the Sahel region. He stressed that…
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FIDA WARNS WOMEN’S EXCLUSION WEAKENS NIGERIA’S LEGISLATURE AND DEVELOPMENT
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has raised alarm over the systemic exclusion and underrepresentation of women in Nigeria’s legislature, calling it a serious setback to national development. Mrs. Chioma Onyenucheya-Uko, Chairperson of FIDA Abuja, spoke at the 2025 FIDA Law Week themed “Advancing Women’s Representation: Reserved Seats and the Future of Nigeria’s…
