The Igbo-Eze North Traditional Rulers Council, on Thursday, conferred a chieftaincy title on the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives candidate for Igbo-Eze North/Udenu Federal Constituency, Dr. Oby Aji, for her…
Category: Social Issues & Activism
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High Court Judge Lifts IPOB Ban, Awards N8 Billion to Nnamdi Kanu
In a groundbreaking decision, Justice A. O. Onovo of the Enugu State High Court has declared the ban on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) imposed by the South-East Governors’ Forum as…
Lagos CP Assures Safety for #EndSARS Protesters on 3rd Anniversary Memorial
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, has pledged to ensure the safety of #EndSARS protesters as they marked the third anniversary of the movement at Lekki Toll Gate. Speaking to…
EndSARS: 3rd Anniversary of Lekki Tollgate Shootings, Heavy Police Presence
Nigerian comedian and social commentator, Mr Macaroni, alongside other citizens, gathered at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos to mark the third anniversary of the tragic shootings that occurred during the #EndSARS protests…
Over 100 Suspected Homosexuals Arrested at Wedding Ceremony
The Delta State Police Command has apprehended over 100 individuals suspected of participating in a same-sex wedding ceremony at a hotel in Delta state. The police’s announcement via social media indicates a crackdown on homosexual activities, in line with Nigeria’s 2014 anti-gay law imposing a 14-year prison term for same-sex engagement. This incident follows a pattern of similar arrests and parades of individuals involved in homosexual activities in recent years, reflecting the ongoing societal debates surrounding LGBTQ+ rights in Nigeria.
Miyetti Allah Vows to Address Injustice Against Fulani Herders, Forms Legal Committee
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a Fulani socio-cultural association, has established a 55-member legal committee to address injustice faced by its members across Nigeria. The organization aims to provide legal assistance for herders facing unjust jail terms, while emphasizing the need for fair treatment and dispelling the perception that all Fulani herders are criminals. The association’s efforts to tackle issues through legal means and promote peaceful coexistence are highlighted during their annual general meeting.
NUJ President, others honoured with IPSM Doctoral award in UK
Ambassador Chris Isiguzo MFR, the President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), along with Mrs. Abimbola Oyetunde, National Trustee representing South-South (Zone F), and Mrs. Oyeyemi Kolapo, the Publisher of The Point Newspapers, have been bestowed with the Institute of Public Sector Management (IPSM) Doctoral Fellowship Award in the United Kingdom.