In a renewed effort to promote public health awareness and recognise outstanding but often overlooked contributors to national development, The Mirror Newspaper has announced plans to host a National Conference and Awards Ceremony themed “X-raying the Salt: Safeguarding National Health” on April 23, 2026, in Lagos. The conference, scheduled to[Read More…]
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Changing the Narrative: Dr. David Olofu Unveils 12-Point Agenda for Benue South in Lagos Consultative Meeting
The quest for a paradigm shift in the representation of the Benue South Senatorial District gained significant momentum today as sons and daughters of the district gathered in Lagos for a high-stakes consultative meeting. Organized by Comrade Ngbede Olofu, the gathering served as a rallying point for constituents who expressed[Read More…]
Ekiti Stakeholders Laud President Tinubu Over Appointment of Hon. Sola Fakanle to FCC Board
Prominent stakeholders, political leaders, and traditional figures across Ekiti State have expressed overwhelming support for the appointment of Hon. Sola Fakanle as a Commissioner on the Federal Character Commission (FCC) board. The move is being hailed as a strategic masterstroke by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to amplify Ekiti’s voice and[Read More…]
Release Soweto Now: CDHR Condemns Force Against Protesters
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) condemns the arrest of Hassan Taiwo Soweto (The leader of Democratic Socialist Movement DSM and the convener of #EndBadGovernance Movement Logos) and other protesters by security agencies during a peaceful protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly today, 28 January[Read More…]
Consumer Rights Coalition Storms NAFDAC Lagos Office, Demands Immediate Reversal of Sachet Alcohol Ban
Tensions flared at the Lagos headquarters of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday as the Coalition for the Protection of Consumers’ Rights staged a high-profile protest. The demonstration comes in response to recent statements by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, regarding the imminent[Read More…]
CDHR Stands in Solidarity with FCT Workers Over Welfare and Labour Rights Violations
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) is standing fully in solidarity with workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) who recently embarked on an industrial action to demand the protection of their welfare, dignity, and fundamental inalienable labour rights. The ongoing strike is as a result[Read More…]
CDHR CONDEMNS THE ONGOING CLOSURE OF ONITSHA MAIN MARKET; DEMANDS IMMEDIATE REOPENING AND PROTECTION FOR TRADERS
CDHR CONDEMNS THE ONGOING CLOSURE OF ONITSHA MAIN MARKET; DEMANDS IMMEDIATE REOPENING AND PROTECTION FOR TRADERS The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) strongly condemns the current shutdown of the Onitsha Main Market. This action, following the directives of the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles[Read More…]
CDHR Re-Elects Debo Adeniran as President and Godwin Anyebe as Vice President
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), Nigeria’s foremost civil society organization, concluded its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) yesterday at the Maridom Palace Hotel in Ota, Ogun State. The landmark event, which drew delegates from 27 states of the Federation, culminated in the election of a new[Read More…]
Chief Hon Ternenger Commends NCRYA Initiative; Likens Vision to Niger Delta Youth
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and a renowned Nigerian legal practitioner widely respected for his expertise in constitutional law, human rights, public interest litigation, and election petition matters, Chief Prof. Sebastine Tartenger has described the establishment of the North Central Reformed Youth Assembly (NCRYA) as visionary and a[Read More…]
Momoh, Auwal, Abubakar Others Shine at Cycling Kano 2025
The ancient city of Kano buzzed with excitement on Saturday as cyclists and sports lovers from across the country converged for Cycling Kano 2025, a historic first for competitive cycling in Northern Nigeria. Isa Momoh, a professional cyclist from Kaduna State, emerged winner of the gold medal in the male[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]