LASG HOSTS Y2024 WOMEN'S ASSEMBLY TO EMPOWER, CELEBRATE WOMEN. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LASG HOSTS Y2024 WOMEN'S ASSEMBLY TO EMPOWER, CELEBRATE WOMEN Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to advancing and empowering women, describing them as the pillars of communities, contributing in numerous ways as mothers, entrepreneurs, educators and leaders.  Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this in his keynote address at the 2024 Women's Assembly for Local Government and Local Council Development Areas organised by the Ministry of Women's Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) at the De Blue Roof, LTV 8 complex, Agindigbi Ikeja.  The Governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Governor, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, described the Assembly as a critical platform for celebrating women’s contributions and tackling challenges affecting their well-being. He restated his administration’s commitment to prioritising women through policies and programmes aimed at economic empowerment, political inclusion, and grassroots engag...

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: SERAP AND NGE URGE END TO MEDIA CRACKDOWN IN NIGERIA. (PHOTO).


 Human Rights Day: SERAP and NGE Urge End to Media Crackdown in Nigeria


On International Human Rights Day, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) called for an end to the harassment and repression of journalists and media organizations in Nigeria. 


The groups condemned the use of laws like the Cybercrimes Act and National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) codes to intimidate journalists and stifle free expression. They highlighted a surge in press attacks in 2024, with 110 incidents recorded, and urged Nigerian authorities to respect media freedom and uphold constitutional rights. The groups also called for investigations into human rights violations against journalists and reforms to repressive laws.

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