Politics
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President Tinubu Appoints Ayo Hulayat As FCC New Executive Chairperson
Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, a former member of the House of Representatives and renowned football administrator has been appointed as the new Executive Chairperson of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), by the President Bola Ahmad Tinubu.…
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Iraqi Women Launch First-Ever Women’s Political Party
In a historic milestone for women’s rights, Iraqi women have officially launched the country’s first-ever women-led political party called the Al-Mawadda Party, ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for November 11. Founded by politician and…
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Nigerian Lawmaker Calls for Equitable Representation with 182 Legislative Seats Dedicated to Women
Kafilat Ogbara, chairperson of the House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, has called for National support for a bill proposing 182 new legislative seats dedicated solely to women. Kafilat, who represents…
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Soft Power, Hard Truths: Why Reserved Seats Won’t Deliver Real Change
Imagine being told: “You’re excluded, but don’t worry, we’ve carved out a special side seat for you. No competition. No credibility. Just accept it quietly.” That’s what this so-called “reserved seats” bill feels like. Yes,…
