25 h. ago Islamism in Nigeria seeks good governance, not seizing power — Sultan of Sokoto

Tribune Online Islamism in Nigeria seeks good governance, not seizing power — Sultan of Sokoto “So, Islamism is not what you think it is; it is a wrong notion that you are bringing up here that it is to... Islamism in Nigeria seeks good governance, not seizing power — Sultan of Sokoto Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Islamism Aimed At Good Governance In Nigeria, Not Seizing Power — Sultan Of Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, also dismisses the notion that Jihad is aimed at killing non-Muslims. The post Islamism Aimed At Good Governance In Nigeria, Not Seizing Power — Sultan Of Sokoto appeared first on Channels Television.

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27 h. ago Islam Aimed At Good Governance In Nigeria, Not Seizing Power — Sultan Of Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, also dismisses the notion that Jihad is aimed at killing non-Muslims. The post Islam Aimed At Good Governance In Nigeria, Not Seizing Power — Sultan Of Sokoto appeared first on Channels Television.

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27 h. ago Sultan, Kukah Urge Nigerians To Unite For Good Governance, Shun Religious Extremism

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, also dismisses the notion that Jihad is aimed at killing non-Muslims. The post Sultan, Kukah Urge Nigerians To Unite For Good Governance, Shun Religious Extremism appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Group Urges Lagos Govt. To Reinstate Safe Abortion Guidelines

WARDC Africa has called on the Lagos State Government to immediately lift the suspension of the Guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP) for Legal Indications. Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, Founding Director of WARDC Africa, made the appeal in a statement marking World Abortion Day. Describing the suspension as a significant setback to women’s rights and […] The post Group Urges Lagos Govt. To Reinstate Safe Abortion Guidelines appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Why ‘Men aren’t important’ narrative is dangerous – Seyi Shay

Nigerian singer and songwriter Seyi Shay has harped on the significance of having a father figure in bringing up the girlchild. During a recent appearance on an episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, the ‘Right Now’ crooner asserted that most women who have a father figure in their lives are more stable and have better […] The post Why ‘Men aren’t important’ narrative is dangerous – Seyi Shay appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FGM, Human Rights Issue Affecting Girl Child, Women – UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has described Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as a human rights issue, which must be tackled with all seriousness and put to an end. The Chief of UNICEF’s Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere, who stated this at a two-day Media Dialogue to support advocacy to end FMG in Nigeria, stressed […]

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6 d. ago Awujale: Sultan of Sokoto pays condolence visit to late Oba Adetona’s family

Tribune Online Awujale: Sultan of Sokoto pays condolence visit to late Oba Adetona’s family “We are deeply touched by your decision to pay a condolence visit to the Royal Family of our late Awujale and the people of Ijebuland.  Awujale: Sultan of Sokoto pays condolence visit to late Oba Adetona’s family Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Sultan Of Sokoto Pays Condolence Visit To Late Awujale’s Family

The Sultan of Sokoto and chairman of National Traditional Rulers Council of Nigeria (NTRCN), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has visited the royal household of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba II, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on a condolence visit. The Sultan, who arrived South-West on Thursday September 25, for the […]

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8 d. ago Sultan Of Sokoto Arrives Ibadan For 44th Olubadan’s Coronation

Ahead of the historic coronation of former governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan Land, on Friday, the Sultan of Sokoto and co-chairman of National Traditional Rulers Council of Nigeria (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has arrived Ibadan on Thursday. The plane, which carried the Sultan, who […]

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9 d. ago Impact Humanity, Governor Aliyu, Sultan Charge Maituta’s Descendants

Sokoto State governor, Ahmed Aliyu and the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, have appealed to the family of the Maituta Dynasty to continue to imbibe the cherished qualities for which their patriarch was known. They made the appeal at a reunion reception organised by the Ibrahimu Maituta Foundation. Governor Aliyu urged the descendants […]

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1 week ago UNICEF, Oyo ministry intensify campaign to end female genital mutilation

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been described as one of the gravest violations of the rights of women and girls, read more UNICEF, Oyo ministry intensify campaign to end female genital mutilation

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1 week ago Tinubu, Atiku, Sultan of Sokoto, Emirs of Kano, Ilorin, others expected at Ladoja’s coronation ceremony

Tribune Online Tinubu, Atiku, Sultan of Sokoto, Emirs of Kano, Ilorin, others expected at Ladoja’s coronation ceremony •As traditional rites commences •Billboards, banners flood Ibadan •We’ve never witnessed such —Residents •Coronation committee issues traffic advisory PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Sa’ad, Emirs of Kano, Dr Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, among others, are expected to be in attendance at the coronation ceremony of Senator […] Tinubu, Atiku, Sultan of Sokoto, Emirs of Kano, Ilorin, others expected at Ladoja’s coronation ceremony Tribune Online

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1 week ago Sultan Backs African Traditional Leaders’ Conference On Women’s Rights

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has given his provisional confirmation to participate in the forthcoming African traditional leaders’ conference on women’s rights and gender-based violence, GBV, scheduled for February 2026 in Lagos. The Sultan received the invitation during the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) ‘s courtesy visit to his palace in […]

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1 week ago Lagos will continue to prioritise investment in women, Sanwo

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to driving economic growth through strategic investments in women across the state. Speaking at the 2025 edition of the WAPA Connect Conference, held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, the governor, represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, emphasised that empowering […] The post Lagos will continue to prioritise investment in women, Sanwo-Olu assures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Sultan of Sokoto backs continental conference on women’s rights, GBV

Tribune Online Sultan of Sokoto backs continental conference on women’s rights, GBV Abubakar explained that the project seeks to address the “double stigmatisation” faced by GBV survivors ... Sultan of Sokoto backs continental conference on women’s rights, GBV Tribune Online

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1 week ago ‘Nigeria Running On Half Of Its Potential Without Women In Leadership’

A group, Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative, has asserted that collective voices remain crucial to securing women’s representation in Nigeria’s National Assembly. The organisation stated this at the National Assembly public hearing on the constitutional review at the Transcorp Hilton in Abu WRAPA’s Electoral Reforms project officer, Zainab Abdurasheed, said women had consistently advocated […]

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1 week ago Women’s Groups Take Nigerian Senate To UN Over Natasha’s Suspension

A powerful coalition of Nigerian women’s rights organisations has taken the battle over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the United Nations, accusing the Nigerian Senate of gender-based discrimination and political retaliation following her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a formal complaint submitted on Monday to Reem Alsalem, the […]

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2 w. ago African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation

Tribune Online African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation AFRICAN leaders, experts, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and development partners have called for urgent reforms to strengthen governance, deepen regional integration, and drive inclusive growth across the continent. Opening the Nigerian Economic Society’s (NES) 66th Annual Conference in Abuja, recently, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima stated that Nigeria’s youthful population — on average aged […] African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago International Day of Women: Rights group links gender disparity to underdevelopment

From Idu Jude, Abuja   In commemoration of the 2025 edition of International Women’s Day, a civil rights organization under the aegis of the Initiative for Research, Innovation, and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) has called for urgent reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions and expand women’s political representation in governance. The group warned that the […] The post International Day of Women: Rights group links gender disparity to underdevelopment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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