They called for comprehensive legal reforms, stricter penalties for non-compliance, and continued public advocacy to end gas flaring and reduce methane emissions in Nigeria, with the media urged to do more for indigenous communities demanding action to protect their rights and the environment.
“Speaking is our right. If we keep quiet, our children will stand on our graves to lay curses on us
The stifling of free speech in Cross River is not always overt, but its consequences are clear: fear, silence, and a shrinking civic space. It discourages critical reporting, undermines democracy, and leaves the most vulnerable without a voice
By Kelvin Ololo The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that over two million girls under the age of 15 give birth every year, an alarming figure that has raised concern among experts. WHO said, these “child mothers” face serious health risks and often endure stigma, shame, rejection, abandonment, and increased vulnerability to predators and
By Kelvin Ololo In other to curb the prevalence of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and harmful traditional practices such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), bride price exploitation, child marriage, son preference, gender inequality in sharing family inheritance and other vices, Gender and Development Action (GADA) has called on the Traditional Rulers Council in Cross River State
with one month left for her to complete the scheme, she was invited last week Wednesday, June 18th to face a disciplinary committee at the orientation camp at Iyana Ipaja
Upon arrival, some Union leaders were invited inside to wait for the Governor, Bassey Edet Otu, while other members continued protesting at the gate with security officials instructing them not to obstruct traffic flow into the office.
"Running a newsroom shouldn’t feel like operating a resistance cell,” Ugbal said. “But that’s what it’s come to. And still, we continue."