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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 […]

Civil Rights advocacy Group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has admonished the federal and state governments to move quickly and designate kidnappers as terrorists and enforce the strictest legal sanction such as the death penalty on convicted kidnappers. The Rights group has also called for the immediate lifting by state governors of the […]

As the Lenten Season commences, I extend heartfelt wishes to all Christians in Nigeria and worldwide who partake in this sacred time. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, the 40-day period is a time of fasting, prayer, and repentance, preparing believers for the joyous celebration of Easter. During Lent, Christians engage in earnest prayer, self-denial, almsgiving, and […]

By: George Ozalla A public hearing held yesterday at the Senate Wing of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja saw various key stakeholders solidly stand behind a bill to amend the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) Act 2022. The bill, conceptualized by the RMRDC and sponsored by Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi, aims to […]

By: George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has warned fuel smugglers to expect tougher times ahead as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) intensifies its crackdown on fuel smuggling. This warning comes after officers of Operation Whirlwind intercepted 28,300 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at N35.8 million along the Lagos-Ogun border […]

By: Stacey Ukaobasi Onwuegbuchulam In Nigeria and particularly in Igbo speaking communities, there is a certain patriarchal interpretation that is assigned to genders just as for a long time, there is this assumption that every woman married into any home is expected to have a male child. Women who give birth to girls are often […]