By Ada Nkong As part of activities to mark their birth month, Old Girls of Edgerley Memorial Girls Secondary School Calabar , Unity Chapter, born in April , have partnered with the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria to secure the release of some inmates at the correctional center in Keffi. A total of 54 male… Continue reading EOGA Unity Chapter April Born partner Legal Aid Council to Secure Release of Inmates
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Nigeria Advcates Trust-Based Global Cooperation to Counter Evolving Terrorism Threats
By Ada Nkong The Federal Government has called for stronger trust-based international cooperation to tackle evolving global terrorism threats. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), stated this during a panel session on “Countering Terrorism: International Cooperation Reclaimed” at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 in the Republic of Türkiye. General Musa who represented… Continue reading Nigeria Advcates Trust-Based Global Cooperation to Counter Evolving Terrorism Threats
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Chief Bassey Esin Distributes Palliative to Ward 7 Widows and Other Vulnerable Women
. Sunday, 23rd February, 2026 It was a moment of joy and heartfelt celebration in Edok Oruko as Chief Elder Bassey Esin — former Transition Secretary of Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Area, APC chieftain, and Member, Governing Council Federal University of Karshere, Gombe State , again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to grassroots empowerment through his… Continue reading Chief Bassey Esin Distributes Palliative to Ward 7 Widows and Other Vulnerable Women
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Ojukwu Drums Support for NHRC @ 30
By Ada Nkong The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu , has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to human rights protection as the Commission marks its 30th anniversary . The Executive Secretary spoke during the 2025 International Human Rights Day celebration in Abuja. Welcoming partners, activists and dignitaries, Ojukwu described the… Continue reading Ojukwu Drums Support for NHRC @ 30
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NHRC Stresses Need to Uphold Right to Life Seriously in Nigeria
By Ada Nkong The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has lamented the recent attacks, kidnappings, and killings of innocent Nigerians in Kebbi, Kwara and other States of the Federation , noting that the dignity of life is waning in the country. The Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr Tony Ojukwu , condemned the recent abduction… Continue reading NHRC Stresses Need to Uphold Right to Life Seriously in Nigeria
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CCWA Advocates Support as Widows, Aged and Orphans Prepare for 2025 Convention in Abuja
By Ada Nkong In a bid to spread joy and rekindle hope among Nigeria’s most vulnerable, the Christian Care for Widows, Widowers, Orphans and the Aged (CCWA) has called on government, corporate bodies, embassies, and individuals to partner in supporting its 2025 Annual Convention and Exhibition scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Women… Continue reading CCWA Advocates Support as Widows, Aged and Orphans Prepare for 2025 Convention in Abuja
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Association of Civil Servants of Nigeria Lament Abduction of Members Enroute Abuja for Promotion Exams
By Ronke Alabi The Association of Senior Civil Servants has called for the boycott of the promotion exams scheduled to take place in Abuja following the kidnap of six of their members who were traveling to Abuja from Lagos for the exercise . :The Six senior civil servants were reportedly abducted by suspected terrorists. They… Continue reading Association of Civil Servants of Nigeria Lament Abduction of Members Enroute Abuja for Promotion Exams
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2025 UN Day for Older Persons:Stakeholders Advocate Greater Inclusion, Empowerment of Older Persons
By Ada Nkong The need to harness the potentials of older persons in national development has been emphasized. Speaking at a roundtable to commemorate the 35th UN International day of older persons organized by the National Human Rights Commission,United Nations in Nigeria and the Dave Omokaro Foundation. The Theme for this year's celebration is Older Persons… Continue reading 2025 UN Day for Older Persons:Stakeholders Advocate Greater Inclusion, Empowerment of Older Persons
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NHRC Data Shows Shocking Scale of Rights Abuses in Nigeria
By Ada Nkong The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has drawn attention to marked increase in human rights abuses and killings across Nigeria, The chart shows Katsina State topping with 64 recorded killings in August 2025 alone while Benue (41 killings), Plateau (39), Zamfara (25), and Sokoto (17) followed, rounding off the top five states… Continue reading NHRC Data Shows Shocking Scale of Rights Abuses in Nigeria
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