Tag: #WomenInPolitics
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ECOWAS: WOMEN’S POLITICAL INCLUSION CRITICAL TO WEST AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for greater inclusion of women in political leadership, saying it is essential to accelerating economic growth, regional integration and sustainable development across West Africa. ECOWAS Commission Vice-President, Damtien Tchintchibidja, made the call in Abuja at a high-level forum on strengthening women’s representation in political leadership.…
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APC LAGOS WEST SENATORIAL PRIMARY DELAYED AS SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AFFECT VOTING TIMETABLE
Voting in the APC Lagos West Senatorial District primary election experienced a delay on Monday due to school activities at the designated voting centre in Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Lagos. Party members and supporters were already on ground and waiting peacefully for school hours to end before the exercise could begin properly. Officials noted that arrangements had been…
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OLUOKUN DECLARES FOR LAGOS ASSEMBLY SEAT, PROMISES GRASSROOTS FOCUS
A media expert joins the political race in Agege, with promises of youth, women empowerment and better community development. Azizat Oluokun has declared her bid for the Agege Constituency II seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly under the APC. She made the announcement in Agege, pledging to focus on education, youth empowerment, women…
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WOMEN GROUPS PUSH FOR SPECIAL SEATS BILL TO BOOST GENDER REPRESENTATION
Women leaders in Lagos are stepping up nationwide advocacy, calling on lawmakers to fast-track a bill they say will fix long-standing gender imbalance in politics. A coalition of women groups in Lagos has renewed calls for the passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill, urging the National Assembly to create more opportunities for women…
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THUGS STORM ADC WOMEN RALLY IN RIVERS, DISRUPT EVENT
What was meant to empower young women in politics turned chaotic after suspected thugs invaded and shut down an ADC gathering in Rivers. Suspected political thugs on Friday disrupted the maiden meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Young Women Forum in Eleme LGA of Rivers State. The attackers reportedly stormed the venue in Alesa…
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GJF CALLS FOR ACTION TO BOOST WOMEN’S POLITICAL POWER IN NIGERIA
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation urges moving beyond talk to tangible reforms that give women a stronger voice and seat at the decision-making table. The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has called for concrete steps to strengthen women’s participation in politics, leadership, and governance. The appeal came during a high-level policy dialogue in Abuja marking International Women’s…
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STAKEHOLDERS PUSH FOR MORE WOMEN IN POLITICS AS AREMU BACKS RESERVED NASS SEATS
Stakeholders have renewed calls for stronger policies to boost women’s participation in politics, with labour leader Issa Aremu advocating reserved seats for women in Nigeria’s National Assembly. Speaking in Ilorin during the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration organised by the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies and the Development Research and Projects Centre, Aremu…
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ADC RESERVES 40% PARTY POSITIONS FOR WOMEN, PLEDGES INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is putting its money where its mouth is on gender inclusion, reserving 40% of all party positions at every level for women, the party confirmed on International Women’s Day. Speaking in Abuja, National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi said the move underscores ADC’s commitment to moving women from the margins…
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ENUGU WOMEN PUSH FOR POLITICAL INCLUSION AND EQUALITY
Women groups in Enugu State are calling for greater inclusion and equal opportunities in politics, stressing that achieving gender balance is key to stronger governance. Marking International Women’s Day 2026, the groups highlighted that women remain underrepresented, with only *2 out of 24 members in the state assembly being women, far below the UN-recommended 35%…
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RESERVED SEATS FOR WOMEN GAINS MOMENTUM WITH REMI TINUBU’S BACKING
North-West campaign intensifies as bill to boost women’s representation gathers high-level endorsements. The Reserved Seats for Women Campaign is picking up steam nationwide, following endorsements from Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, and other key political stakeholders. North-West Coordinator, Amb. Aisha Yau, says the support base has widened significantly, thanks to aggressive mobilisation and door-to-door advocacy…
