2027: Stakeholders call for gender-inclusiveness

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections, stakeholders are calling for stronger gender inclusion across leadership and governance. The appeal was made during the 2026 International Women’s Day event organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations in Abuja. Hadiza Bala Usman highlighted barriers such as limited access to finance and rigid work systems that […]

He promoted civil liberties across the world – Tinubu mourns Jesse Jackson

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of legendary civil rights advocate Jesse Jackson, who died at the age of 84. In his tribute, Tinubu described the late preacher and activist as a servant-leader whose lifelong dedication to justice inspired people across the world and gave hope to oppressed communities. The Nigerian […]

No religious discrimination in Abia – Gov Otti

Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu Otti, has assured residents that there is no religious discrimination in the state. He emphasized that the government treats all faiths equally and is committed to ensuring harmony among communities. Governor Otti made the statement during a recent community engagement, highlighting that policies and governance in Abia focus on fairness […]

US Air Force to deny early retirement benefits to some transgender service members

The U.S. Air Force has introduced a new policy that blocks certain transgender service members from retiring early with benefits. This affects those who have served between 15 and 18 years. Instead of receiving retirement pay, they will now be separated from the military with no retirement package. Previously, these mid-career service members had a […]