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JUNE 12- A Democracy That Leaves Women Behind
By Taiwo Adeleye Again, June 122025 marks Democracy Day in Nigeria, a moment to commemorate the restoration of civilian rule and celebrate the principles of freedom, participation, and equality. Yet, for millions of Nigerian women and youth, this annual celebration serves not just as a reminder of democratic progress, but
Media coverage by Women Radio 91.7 FM Abeokuta Ogun State
The Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs in Ogun State, Adijat Motunrayo Adeleye-Oladapo, has been inducted into the Nigerian League of Women Voters (NILOWV), Ogun State chapter.This came during a courtesy visit by NILOWV, where the group advocated for increased women representation through their “More Seats” campaign. The Commissioner endorsed the
UNITY IS POWER: WOMEN LEADERS CALL FOR GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION AND SPECIAL SEATS BILL
Emmanuel Olonade The Voice of Women virtual summit, themed “Using Grassroots Influence to Power Females in Governance,” brought together grassroott women, female leaders, policymakers and advocates on action on women’s political inclusion in Nigeria. Keynote speakers, including Hon. Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, emphasised the importance of unity, legislative
Oniru of Iruland Declares Men’s Mandatory Duty to Protect Women and Girls
Lagos, Nigeria – May 20, 2025 – His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal CON (Abisogun II), the Oniru of Iruland, successfully hosted Nigeria’s 3rd Men-Only Townhall Meeting at the Oniru Palace, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The event, themed “Strengthening Family and Community Bonds: The Role
Viju Industries Hosts Another “Celebrate Their Brilliance” Outreach in Lagos for Children’s Day
As part of its commitment to celebrating and empowering Nigerian children, Viju Industries Nigeria Limited held another impactful edition of its “Celebrate Their Brilliance” campaign in Lagos on May 21st, 2025, to mark this year’s Children’s Day. The event, held at the Lagos distribution center of Viju Industries, witnessed the
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE HIGH-LEVEL CONFERENCE OF THOUGHT LEADERS ON CIVIC SPACE, POVERTY & ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA HELD AT SHEHU MUSA YAR’ADUA CENTRE, ABUJA – APRIL 29, 2025
For democracy to thrive in any nation, the space for participation needs to be wide enough for robust conversations and engagements by all stakeholders including women, men, youth, persons with disability and other marginalized groups to promote the values and tenets of democracy and facilitate the delivery of its dividends