In this post, we digest some top stories that make up the front pages of major Nigerian newspapers on Monday 18 November, 2024, and provide key advocacy asks.
APC retains Ondo as Aiyedetiwa elected governor – Daily Trust
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday retained its hold on Ondo State after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared its candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the winner of Saturday’s governorship election.
With Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa re-elected, it is now time for all citizens to unite and actively participate in shaping the future of the state. We call on Ondo citizens to hold their governor accountable, stay engaged in decision-making processes, and ensure that promises made during the campaign are fulfilled.
Top doctors’ strike threatens operations in 83 federal hospitals – Punch
As the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria begins a seven-day warning strike today (Monday), medical activities are at risk of being grounded in no fewer than 83 health facilities and 64 medical schools across the country.
We call on President Bola Tinubu’s government to urgently engage with the MDCAN to address their demands and prevent the crippling of medical services in 83 hospitals and 64 medical schools nationwide. Immediate dialogue and resolution are necessary to avert a prolonged strike, which could have devastating consequences for the nation’s healthcare system and the well-being of its citizens.
Court stops NBC from imposing fines, sanctions on broadcast stations – Vanguard
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to “stop using the NBC Act and the Nigeria Broadcasting Code to impose fines, threaten to impose sanctions, harass and intimidate the broadcast stations and other independent media houses in the country.”
Instead of wielding punitive measures, we urge the NBC to prioritise fostering a free and open media environment that upholds democratic values and promotes diverse viewpoints.
Islamic scholars decry rising gender, sexual violence in the North – The Guardian
Islamic scholars from Northern Nigeria convened at the weekend to address the rising incidents of Gender-Based Violence in the region.
We call on religious leaders, community elders, and policymakers to urgently collaborate to address the alarming rise of gender-based violence in Northern Nigeria.
