Day: March 8, 2025

By: George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has observed International Women’s Day by calling for increased gender equality in governance. The NHRC Executive Secretary, Dr Tony Ojukwu SAN expressed concern over the gap between policies promoting women’s rights and their actual implementation, which has led to a decline in women’s political representation and […]

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 […]

For Immediate Release: ​Friday, March 7, 2025 For More Information: info.nacjd@gmail.com | 646-694-8565 NACJD Demands Immediate Reinstatement of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, Threatens Global Sanctions on Akpabio and Nigerian Senators Washington, DC.- (Friday, March 7, 2025) The brazen and unlawful suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Nigerian Senate is an outrageous assault on justice, democracy, and […]

NUJ FCT Council celebrates resilience, achievements of women in leadershipAbuja, Nigeria – 8 March 2025 As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has joined the global movement in recognising the resilience, achievements, and contributions of women across all sectors. This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action” highlights the […]