A civil society and pressure group, non-profit and anti-corruption organization has stated that the crackdown on illegal miners has saved the economy huge financial revenue loss as a result of securing the mining sector which is a vital component of Nigeria’s economy. The CSO further observed that this destruction of over 350 illegal refineries has […]
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Group Reacts To Court Order Stopping Bayero From Parading Himself As Emir
The Kano Democratic Vanguard has condemned the recent judgement by Justice Amina Aliyu, which restrained Aminu Ado-Bayero and four other deposed Emirs from parading themselves as Emirs. This ruling according to Isah Jafar, the Convener of the group is a clear violation of justice. Jafar said: “We urge the people of Kano to stand firm […]
South China Sea issue should be resolved by countries directly concerned
By Koh King Kee Recently, countries like the United States (U.S.) and the Philippines have been fueling fire on the South China Sea issue. On April 11, the leaders of the U.S., Japan and the Philippines held a trilateral summit in Washington and issued a Joint Vision Statement after the summit, smearing and attacking China […]
Coalition Dismisses Former Rivers Lawmakers’ Attempt to Shut Down State Govt Expenditure
The National Vanguard for Rule of Law (NVRL) has laughed off the attempt by former Rivers State Assembly lawmakers to shut down the state government expenditure. In a statement signed by Comrade Johnson Babatunde, the group described the move as “illegal, null and void”. Recall that the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly purportedly shut down […]
Coalition lauds NCC’s commitment to telecoms’ sector increase in contributions to nation’s GDP
The Coalition on Transparency and Rule of Law (CTRL) has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its commitment to the nation’s telecoms sector which has led to an increase in its contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The coalition also praised the leadership of Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief […]
Coalition Condemns Sustained Police Siege on Rivers LG Secretariats
The Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) has expressed dismay at the continued siege laid by the Police on the 23 Local Government Council secretariats in Rivers State, despite the court declaration nullifying the tenure elongation of the outgone council chairmen. In a statement signed by its Chairman Dr. Julius Bernard, the Coaltion of 1,000 civil […]
Diaspora Group Praises Tinubu’s Commitment To Fight Corruption
Nigeria Professionals in Diaspora (NPID) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s achievements in the fight against corruption while advising against the creation of a new Ministry of Livestock to reduce the cost of governance. NPID, which is made up of renowned Nigerian professionals living and working abroad, made this known in a press conference addressed on […]
Food Security: Coalition of CSOs Commend Agric Minister Over Policies
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria, COCSON, Friday, hailed the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, over policies driven to boost food security and crash high food prices. The commendation was made during a press conference held in Abuja, where the spokesman, COCSON, Adebayo Oluwaseun, on behalf of the Coalition […]
EFCC’s Biased Outbursts Against Bello Has Raised Fear of Compromised Investigation, MPPR Cries Out, Demands Fairness
….Says chairman should tell Nigerians why he wants Bello to follow the back door to see him? Leadership of the Movement for the Protection of People’s Rights MPPR on Friday, disclosed that slouchy statements from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Boss, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on the person of Yahaya Bello has continued to show […]
Alleged Corruption: Fire, Probe Great Green Wall DG, Maina Bukar Now – CSO Urges Tinubu
A group under the aegis of Network Advocacy for Positive Impact Initiative has called on President Bola Tinubu to sack the Director-General of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall, NAGGW, Dr. Yusuf Maina Bukar over alleged corruption and other allegations. The group made this call during a press briefing held in Abuja on […]