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International Women’s Day: Taraba Speaker Kunini, advocates Fair Deal For Women
International Women’s Day: Taraba Speaker Kunini, advocates Fair Deal For Women
The Speaker of the Taraba state House of Assembly, Prof. Joseph Albasu Kunini has Joined the rest of the World to Celebrate International Women’s Day.
He said that there should be a fair deal for women around the world considering that women have been relegated to the background for a long.
Going by the theme of the International Women’s day 2022 ‘Gender Equality Today for Sustainable Tomorrow for women, by women, the speaker enjoined women to pick up the challenge of competing with their male counterparts in fields of human endeavours rather than wailing and wallowing in self-pity.
“There’s no gainsaying the fact that women who constitute more than half of the world’s population bear the brunt of gender inequality, bloody conflicts, and discrimination because they are branded as the weaker sex.
“I have always been a strong advocate for gender equality and opponent of discrimination against women in the society. It is this conviction that prompted me to personally sponsor the domestication of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015 tagged, ‘The Taraba State Violence and Discrimination Against Persons (Prohibition) Bill, 2020’.
Kunini also noted that without the inclusion of women in the scheme of things, it is very unlikely that solutions for a sustainable planet and a gender-equal world will be achieved.
“Recall that after the 1995 Beijing Conference, the General Assembly of the United Nations unanimously adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPFA) is a global agenda for ensuring the improvement of human rights for women and girls.
“The BPFA set strategic objectives for the achievements of gender equality in critical areas of concern such as poverty, education, and training, armed conflict, and economy.
“It was against this background that I personally sponsored the domestication of the VAPP Act, 2015 tagged, The Taraba State Violence and Discrimination Against Persons (Prohibition) Bill, 2020 which has since been passed into law by the State House of Assembly and assented to by the Governor, Ach Darius Dickson Ishaku,” he said.
Reiterating his stand, Kunini said he is of a strong belief that International Women’s Day is designed to help forge a gender-equal world without bias, stereotypes and eliminate all forms of discrimination against women in the world.
He, therefore, called on the women to make concerted efforts towards creating awareness about the importance of gender equality and a level playing field for men and women even as they come from various women groups and civil society organizations to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day.
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 12th June, 2025 as Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s democracy day celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion of 26 years of an uninterrupted civil rule.
He said: “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and our future assured.
“The last 26 years tells the story of our resilience, strength and courage and a hope Renewed than ever.”
The Minister while noting that Democracy is sustained with open doors for further improvement, reiterated the commitment of the Renewed Hope government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to the universal value of democracy that is based on freely-expressed will of the people in determining Nigeria’s political, economic, social and cultural systems.
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A renewed chieftaincy tussle in Muye village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has sparked violent confrontations between rival supporters, prompting swift intervention by security operatives.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the crisis began around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday when the deposed village head, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulkadir Maigari II, forcefully returned to Muye and broke into the palace.
The incident provoked tension among residents, especially after supporters of the current Dakachi confronted the deposed monarch. The situation was immediately brought under control by a team of security personnel from Lapai.
However, Zagazola learnt that the situation escalated on Friday morning when supporters of both camps clashed again, leading to a free-for-all fight that disrupted public peace in the community.
Security sources were swiftly deployed to Muye to restore normalcy.
“The combined security teams have brought the situation under control. Monitoring and surveillance operations are ongoing to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” the source said.
No casualties or arrests have been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony
By: Michael Mike
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress.
The advice was given by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his message on Eid-el-Kabir.
The Institute, while extending warm greetings to Nigerians, wished them a joyous and peaceful celebration, marked by love, compassion, and unity.
The Institute while noting that Sallah is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and community, emphasized that the spirit of Sallah should guide Nigerians in their interactions with one another, fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.
The IPCR urged Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress, while
encouraging individuals to embrace the values of Sallah, including forgiveness, empathy, and kindness, in their daily lives.
According to IPCR, peace is critical to promoting national stability and cohesion.
The Institute also urged Nigerians to use this period of Sallah celebration to address conflicts and promote dialogue, which could help to build trust and understanding among Nigerians and also contribute to a more peaceful society.
It recognized that the country’s many ethnic and religious groups can work together to build a more harmonious society, celebrating their differences and promoting a culture of tolerance.
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