The entire globe, especially the umbrella of Women all over the World has condemned the action of Nigerian Lawmakers as the initial 35% affirmative action demanded was reduced to 20% and the recent request for Special Seats in the National Assembly, Ministerial positions and other sundry issues were rejected by the Lawmakers during voting in… Continue reading Bill On Women’s Political Inclusion: ICWECD, Sozo Women Foundation, Other CSOs Commends Aisha Buhari, Others On Support by Victor Bienni
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NUJ FCT Embarks on Peaceful Protest Over Tordue Salem’s Disappearance _Ada Nkong
Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) embarked on a peaceful protest in Abuja, over the disappearance of Mr.Tordue Salem of Vanguard Newspaper, 13 days ago. See photos below. The NUJ had previously given the security agencies an ultimatum to ensure the return of Salem who was last seen on Wednesday October 13 2021 close to the… Continue reading NUJ FCT Embarks on Peaceful Protest Over Tordue Salem’s Disappearance _Ada Nkong
Sowore Reportedly Shot in Abuja_Ada Nkong
A human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong says he witnessed founder of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore being shot by a female police officer at the Unity fountain Abuja. The lawyer in a tweet said he watched it live on Facebook. Sowore was reportedly injured and has been rushed to the hospital for treatment. He was at… Continue reading Sowore Reportedly Shot in Abuja_Ada Nkong
NLC Pickets CAC Headquarters Abuja_Ada Nkong
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has today protested at the Corporate Affairs Commission’s (CAC) Headquarters Abuja, over alleged anti-labour matters. According to the NLC, the CAC management is clamping down on union members who challenged anti-workers policies.The Trade Union Congress and the NLC are divided on the issue which resulted in a clash between members… Continue reading NLC Pickets CAC Headquarters Abuja_Ada Nkong
Lekki Toll Gate Protest: Police Arrest Mr Macaroni, 16 others_Ada Nkong
Reports reaching us say Police have arrested at least, 17 protesters at the Lekki toll gate Lagos. Despite warnings by the police not to engage in the protests, some youths went ahead to converge at the toll gate in protest of the panel's decision to reopen the toll gate. Popular comedian and content creator Mr… Continue reading Lekki Toll Gate Protest: Police Arrest Mr Macaroni, 16 others_Ada Nkong
Youths Threaten Another Protest Over Lekki Gate Reopening_Ada Nkong
Sequel to the decision to reopen the Lekki Tollgate, A cross section of Nigerians,especially youths, have taken to social media to condemn the move.In some posts on social media, they threaten another protest. Youth representatives at the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry had Saturday opposed the reopening of the Lekki toll gate arguing that… Continue reading Youths Threaten Another Protest Over Lekki Gate Reopening_Ada Nkong
#EndSARS Protester Eromosele to Arraigned in Court Tuesday _Ada Nkong
It is a tortuous journey for Eromosele Adene, an #EndSARS protester, as he will be arraigned before a Chief Magistrate in Lagos on Tuesday. The embattled youth was arrested in Lagos on November 7 by the police and whisked to Abuja, the nation’s capital days later. Eromosele is charged with allegations of aiding the #EndSARS… Continue reading #EndSARS Protester Eromosele to Arraigned in Court Tuesday _Ada Nkong
#EndSars:Looted items being disposed in waste bins in Calabar_Femi Ehiabhi
As security operatives commenced intensive house to house search for looted public and private properties within Calabar metropolis, suspected hoodlums have started dumping items into waste bins and various hiding locations around the city. This is coming barely few hours after the Commissioner of police, Abdulkadir Jimoh announced a 24 hours grace for looters to… Continue reading #EndSars:Looted items being disposed in waste bins in Calabar_Femi Ehiabhi
Two Women Die Over Covid-19 Palliatives in Abuja_Ada Nkong
Two women died on Monday in a vicious struggle for COVID-19 palliatives looted by hoodlums in a warehouse on the Secretariat road in Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja.Sources say many people were stabbed, some fainted in the commotion, while several others were injured during the struggle. The palliatives were said to have included rice, salt, noodles,… Continue reading Two Women Die Over Covid-19 Palliatives in Abuja_Ada Nkong