Tag: NGO
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ECOWAS court dismisses NGO’s human violation suit against Nigeria
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed a suit filed by a non-governmental organization (NGO) over alleged claims of human rights violations against Nigeria, for want of evidence. The NGO, the Registered Trustees of Human and Environmental Development Agenda
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NGO picks Ambassador Hassan Ardo Tukur as patriot of the month
Ambassador Hassan Ardo Tukur, has been honored as the Patriot of the Month by the Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI) for May 2024. Born on January 3, 1957, in Kilbawo, Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria, Tukur’s distinguished career in diplomacy and public service has significantly contributed to Nigeria’s development and international…
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NGO urges FG to step up fight to protect children’s rights
A Non-governmental organisation, the Anti-Kidnapping, Human Trafficking, Child Abuse and Drug Abuse Initiative (AKH-TRACADA) has called on the Federal Government to step up the fight to protect Children’s Rights.
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NGO organizes Marathon Race for Sec Schools, advocates zero HIV/AIDS amongst youths
By Wevole Ezin In commemoration with the World AIDS Day, Talents-Afrique Reservoir Foundation has organized her sixth 10.5km Quarter Marathon Race for secondary schools in Cross River state, Calabar. Speaking at the weekend, shortly after presentation of trophies to the six winners by the wife of the state governor, Mrs. Eyoawan Otu, at the event…
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Newcastle-based NGO to partner Nollywood in advancing talent growth
Jennifer Orji, the Executive Director of Holding Hands, a Newcastle-based NGO, has promised to partner with Nollywood creative industry experts to advance the growth of young talents.
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NGO empowers widows, orphans, PWD, disabled children across 27 states
The Royal Ambassadors Charity Home, a non-governmental and non-profit organization, says it has empowered no fewer than 2,000 widows, orphans, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and destitute children in 27 states across the country.
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North East group alleges campaign of calumny against Ex-Perm Sec, Dikwa
The Northeast Concerned Citizens (NECC), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has raised alarm over what they described as campaign of calumny against one of their sons, Dr Muhammad Dikwa, a retired permanent secretary.
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Illegal mining: C’River risks landslide soon – NGO
By Wevole Ezin A non-governmental organization, Peace Point Development Foundation (PPDF), has frowned at the increasing levels of illegal mining taking place in Cross River State, expressing fears that if not checked it may lead to landslide disaster. The State PPDF Coordinator , Mr. Umo Isua-Ikoh, disclosed this at a one-day town hall meeting in…
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The Plight of Widowers – By Francis Ewherido
The dominant notion in Nigeria is that it is a man’s world. I will not dispute that assumption. Nigeria is a country where most ethnic groups are patrilineal. Consequently, the focus of NGOs and faith-based societies many a time is on the weaker sex who need protection. There is also no problem with that.
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Owo traditional ruler tasks indigenes on social security
The Olowo of Owo in Ondo State, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, has enjoined town of the town to assist the needy in order to ensure social security in the society. Ogunoye made the appeal at the inauguration of Magbuligbe Foundation, an NGO, providing humanitarian services to Owo indigenes. He lauded the initiative, describing it as “awesome”.