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By  Barnabas Benjamin-Iorguma Reading Time: 2 min read ................................................................ International Prisoners' Justice Day: A humanitarian and Catholic clergyman, Rev. Fr. Victor Nyoroh CM, sends a message of hope to citizens behind bars, calling for advocacy and action in Nigeria. The International Day of Prisoners’ Justice, observed annually on August 10, is a solemn occasion to remember those who have died in custody and to advocate for the rights, welfare, and dignity of incarcerated individuals. This global observance serves as a rallying point for human rights defenders, civil society organisations, and governments to reflect on the conditions within correctional institutions and push for reforms that uphold justice and humanity.  In Nigeria, the significance of this day cannot be overstated. Our custodial centres continue to face immense challenges—overcrowding, underfunding, prolonged pre-trial detentions, lack of adequate healthcare, ...

By  Barnabas Benjamin-Iorguma   Reading Time: 2 min read In a remarkable showcase of scholarly excellence, Dr Abba A. Abba , a distinguished lecturer from the Department of English and Literary Studies   at Federal University Lokoja, recently participated in the prestigious  Achebe Redivivus   conference held on July 3–4, 2025, at All Souls College, University of Oxford. Organised by the British Academy in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and All Souls College, this two-day event brought together global scholars to explore and reinvigorate the literary and political legacy of Chinua Achebe, widely regarded as the father of modern African literature.                           Dr. Abba A. Abba The Achebe Redivivus conference convened world-leading academics and emerging scholars in fields ranging from anthropology and African literature to history and politics. The event ...

The Drum Majors for Peace with Partners to Host the 3rd National Unity Dance Festival. By  Barnabas Benjamin-Iorguma - September 19, 2024 Reading Time: 2 min read Drum Majors for Peace, in collaboration with the Department of Arts & Culture, Social Development Secretariat (FCTA), is pleased to announce the 3rd National Unity Dance Festival in commemoration of World Peace Day 2024. This event, scheduled for Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 4:00 PM at the Cyprian Ekwensi Center for Arts & Culture, Area 10, Garki, Abuja, will highlight the power of dance as a tool for unity under the theme: "Dance; A Catalyst for Unity." The National Unity Dance Festival is an annually organized and internationally recognized festival,  a lively and dynamic event that promotes peace, inclusivity, and social cohesion in Nigeria and beyond. Drum Majors for Peace has long believed in the arts' transforming potential, and this festival exemplifies the organization's dedica...

SETTING THE RECORDS STRAIGHT; CIVIL SOCIETY GROUPS FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE ADDRESS SPONSORED PROTEST AND CALL FOR THE RESIGNATION OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE (NCoS) OVER ALLEGED ILLEGAL DETENTION OF ARMY GENERAL, MAJOR GEN. UMARU MUAZU MOHAMMED By  Barnabas Benjamin-Iorguma - June 27, 2024 Reading Time: 2 min read Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed members of the press, we appreciate your presence at this press briefing, convened by Civil Society Groups for Good Governance . Our aim is to provide clarity and correct the gross misinformation perpetuated by some CSOs regarding the alleged illegal detention of an Army General by the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service.  First before we commence, it is a well-known fact according to George Washington “Discipline is the soul of an Army, it makes small numbers formidable, procures success to all of the weak and esteem to all”. This above assertion, highlights the ...

Learning Beyond Borders: A Virtual Language Exchange Programme By   Barnabas Benjamin-Iorguma  - January 19, 2024 Reading Time: 2 min read In a groundbreaking initiative, Dr. Abba A. Abba orchestrated a virtual interactive exchange learning program titled "Learning Beyond Borders" between students of English and Literary Studies at the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) in Nigeria and students in the Department of English and Applied Linguistics at the University of Reading, UK. The program, held from September to November 2023, aimed to foster a cultural and linguistic bridge between the two academic institutions. ~ Dr. Abba Abba, British Academy Fellow, Department of English Literature, University of Reading, UK; Lecturer, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria (Organizer, Learning Beyond Borders, UoReading-FULokoja Students Exchange program 2023). Organised in collaboration with Language and Migration Expert Dr. Tony Capstick, responsible for the Language and Glob...