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WORLD ZERO DISCRIMINATION DAY: PROTECT THE INHERENT DIGNITY OF MANKIND, OJUKWU CHARGES STAKEHOLDERS
WORLD ZERO DISCRIMINATION DAY: PROTECT THE INHERENT DIGNITY OF MANKIND, OJUKWU CHARGES STAKEHOLDERS
By: Michael Mike
As Nigeria joins the rest of the global Community to commemorate the 2022 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Discrimination, the National Human Rights Commission enjoins Nigerians, national institutions and other stakeholders to strive and uphold the inherent rights and dignity of all persons, particularly those who are facing one form of discrimination or the other.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu (SAN) who made this statement in Abuja at the eve of this year’s celebration zero tolerance for discrimination noted that discrimination is a grave human rights violation that has affected the foundation of human rights locally and Internationally.
The theme of 2022 observance which is “Zero Discrimination against Women and Girls is apt given the increasing rate of discrimination and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria and elsewhere.
According to the Chief Human Rights Officer in Nigeria, right to freedom from discrimination is recognized in the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, which was subsequently ratified by Nigeria in 1983.
Besides, the Chief Custodian of Human Rights in the country cited Section 42 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which provides for equality of treatment for individuals irrespective of nationality, sex, racial or ethnic origin, political opinion, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.
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“The constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria prohibits discrimination on the grounds of place of origin, sex, religion, status, ethnic or linguistic association or ties”, Ojukwu added.
He further stated that it is the duty of the State to promote national integration by providing adequate facilities, equal opportunities and rights to all the citizens without discrimination”.
As a National Institution saddled with the responsibility of promoting, protecting and enforcing human rights in Nigeria, the Executive Secretary recalled the Commission’s ongoing drama series SILENT PREJUDICE in collaboration with POHAI on the Africa Independent Television (AIT) which condemns the violations of Osu discriminatory Caste System in some parts of Nigeria.
Besides, the Commission had spearheaded a number of public hearings across the states to address issues of SGBV, widowhood violations/ inheritance, domestic violence and other discriminatory practices.
Zero Discrimination Day is an annual celebration on the 1st of March each year which aims to promote equality before the law.
WORLD ZERO DISCRIMINATION DAY: PROTECT THE INHERENT DIGNITY OF MANKIND, OJUKWU CHARGES STAKEHOLDERS
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
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