Baobab for Women’s Human Rights
18 Feb
The call for an increase in the representation of women in governance and other leadership positions has remained a mirage in Nigeria, with several factors militating against it, especially since the advent of the Fourth Republic.
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Turkey's LGBTQ community fear being exposed to more homophobic hate after conservative President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made them into his favourite target for his bitterly divisive re-election campaign.
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted a consignment of 32 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on its way to a bandit camp in Niger State. This was made known in a statement by the spokesperson of the agency, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday. Babafemi said the suspect, Musa Muhammadu, was apprehended with explosives on Monday,…
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The inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the President of Nigeria marks a significant milestone in the nation's political landscape. With a mix of expectations and controversies surrounding his ascension to power, the event carries a weight of anticipation and uncertainty. As Tinubu takes the oath of office, Nigeria finds itself at a crossroads, with…
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Outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renaming of 15 airports after some prominent Nigerians. Ministry of Aviation spokesman Odutayo Oluseyi said in a statement. According to Oluseyi, the approval for the renaming of the airports was given on Friday, May 26. The airports include Maiduguri International Airport to be known was Muhammadu Buhari; Port…
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There is serious security checks ongoing at the Eagle Square, Abuja, venue for the inuaguration of the President elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. As early as 6:00 am Monday morning, many invited guests were seen trouping into the Eagle Square to take vantage seats ahead of the inuaguration formalities which commences by 10:00 am. The security…