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BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Initiative for Women's Accelerated Development in Africa (INWOAD) has informed the government that excluding women from governance and elective position is unacceptable and negates the principle of true democratic ideals. To this end, the foundation called on the National Assembly to pass the Special Seats Bill into law in order to bridge the gender gaps in politics.  President and Founder of INWOAD, Evelyn Onyilo stated this in commemoration of the International Women's Day (IWD) celebration in Abuja.  She noted that the theme of IWD, 'Give to Gain', was focused on the power of reciprocity and support in achieving gender equality and sustainable development.  Onyilo enjoined the government and stakeholders to contribute their quota by creating more opportunities for women through donations, skills acquisition and training, advocacy and intergenerational mentorship. The INWOAD president pleaded with major stakeholders and partners t...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja        President Bola Tinubu  Despite the shaky economy, President Bola Tinubu has raised the salaries of judicial officers at the Federal and State levels to 300 percent.  This implied that the Chief Judge Of Nigeria will henceforth earn a whooping N64 million annually while  while the President of the Court of Appeal will earn N62.4 million. News Rider reports that from August 1 to 10, 2024, Nigerians took to the streets nationwide in protest of the escalating hunger and hardship triggered by the economic policies of the APC-led administration.  Tagged #EndBadGovernance protest, a non-governmental organisation, Amnesty International had alleged that Nigerian security forces killed at least 22 persons during the demonstration, although the police disputed the claim. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado said on Tuesday in Abuja that the President has signed the Judicial ...