Poverty, Inequality Drive Insecurity, Not Religion – NHRC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says poverty, inequality and weak access to justice, rather than religion itself, are the main drivers of insecurity in Nigeria. This is as it called on governments to tackle the root causes of violence instead of blaming religious differences. The position on Tuesday was presented at […]
Experts Seek Charter for Ethical Religion Reporting in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness Media leaders, human rights advocates and democracy experts have called for a new ethical framework to guide the reporting of religion in Nigeria, warning that sensational coverage, political manipulation of faith and misinformation threaten social cohesion, constitutional rights and democratic governance. The call was made on Monday at a breakfast dialogue on […]