…Says Senator Yayi’s purposeful representation has no equal An assemblage of over 180 civil society organization in Nigeria, Civil Society Groups for Good Governance, CSGGG, has warned the socio-democratic group, Yewa/Awori Youth Network, against making false assertions, accusations and inflammable statements capable of denying their district, further benefits from the federal government. Reacting to a […]
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“Wike, Abuja Investment Company Limited, and Advancements in the Development of the Federal Capital Territory”
Since the 21st of August 2023, when Chief Nyesom Wike resumed office as the Hon Minister of the FCT, Abuja has not been the same. The FCT has become once more a big construction site with road works causing diversions and attendant traffic jam. The citizens of Abuja definitely see and feel the arrival of […]
Chieftaincy Law: Group raises alarm over plan by disgruntled elements to cause chaos in Kano
The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has raised an alarm over a purported plan to tinker with the local government and chieftaincy affairs law in Kano State to favour the deposed Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. The Centre, at a press conference on Wednesday, also alleged that some elements are taking illegal means […]
“Dangote Sugar Refinery Employees Stage Large-Scale Protest Due to Unpaid Salaries Spanning Several Months”
Employees at the Dangote Sugar Refinery in Nasarawa State have taken to the streets to protest against what they claim as neglect and non-payment of salaries for over eight and a half months. The dramatic demonstration, fueled by mounting frustration, underscores deep-seated grievances within the workforce. Recall that a viral video circulating on various social […]
Minister Tijani, NCC Boss Revamping Communications Sector – Centre
The Centre for International and Strategic Studies (CISS) has applauded the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani and Aminu Maida, the CEO/EVC of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for reforming the sector. The Centre made this known in its assessment report of the communications sector under President Bola Tinubu. In the report signed […]
Group Tasks Security Agencies to go After Blackmailing Syndicate
With rising cases of targeted blackmail and character assassination of public officials and government appointees in Nigeria, Freelance Journalist Federation (FJF), a coalition of over 100 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged security agencies to beam their searchlight on organised syndicates and cabal masquerading as CSOs FJF particularly called out Prof. Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr., […]
Group Commend Tinubu, Kwarra Over Moves to Conduct Digital Census
A civil society organisation, Save Nigeria Movement (SNM) on his commitment has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the chairman of National Population Commission (NPC) for the commitment to conduct of a digitalized census for the country. The SNM gave the commendation at an interactive session with social media influencers in Abuja argued that the […]
Lawyers, Bloggers Condemn Corruption Allegations Against FCT Chief Judge
…pass vote of confidence on Chief Judge Nigeria Three non-profit organizations, Lawyers in Defence of Good Governance and Democracy, LIDOGG, Coalition of Civil Society Organizations of Nigeria, COCSON, and the Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association in Nigeria, BAVCCA, Wednesday, declared allegations of corruption and nepotism leveled against the Chief Judge of he Federal Capital […]
Banditry: CSO Lauds Army chief over coordination of military
A civil society organisation, Conference of Civil Society for Peace, Security and National Development has said the skilled coordination of the military was major reason behind the capture of many informants of terrorists as well as elimination of top BokoHaram and ISWAP commanders in different forests across the country. Conveners of the Civil Society group, […]
NAFDAC: Civil Society Groups hold “let the poor live” protest in Abuja over ban on sachet alcohol, beverages
…calls for immediate sack of DG No fewer than 100 civil society groups, Wednesday, held what it described as a ‘Let The Poor Live’ protest in Abuja to challenge the ban on sachet and PET bottles of alcoholic drinks by the National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Led by the Coalition […]