Dr. Gabriel Oyibode: The Natural Choice for the South-South Development Commission Leadership
By James Ezema In a historic stride towards repositioning Nigeria’s oil-rich South-South region for sustainable prosperity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has established the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) by an Act of the National Assembly, which he recently signed into law….
Condemnation Trails Tinubu’s Declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State
The political atmosphere in Nigeria has been electrified following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The decision, which led to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the State House of…
New Era for Nigeria: North-West Group Calls for Rejection of El-Rufai’s Politics of Division and Disrespect
In a bold and scathing critique, the North-West Democratic Awareness has denounced the political approach of Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, labeling it as a cautionary tale of power misused and democratic values eroded. The organization, through its…
CNPP and Civil Society Organizations Urge UN to Defend Women in Nigerian Politics
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), alongside a coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs), has issued a compelling call to the United Nations (UN) to protect women in Nigerian politics. Their appeal, addressed to the UN Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator in…
NTYTP Honours Nigerian Women, Advocates for Gender Parity on International Women’s Day
The Not Too Young To Perform (NTYTP), a youth-driven non-governmental organisation (NGO), which is dedicated to nurturing future leaders, has issued a strong statement in celebration of International Women’s Day. Signed by its National Secretary, Arch Bello Muhammad, the statement…
Senate Integrity at Risk: CNPP, CSOs Demand Akpabio Steps Aside for Fair Investigation of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Allegations
Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and civil society organisations (CSOs), under the auspices of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), have addressed the ongoing feud between the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha…
AASU, SASU Demand Protection of Student Rights in Eswatini and Zimbabwe, Want Reinstatement of Suspended Student Leaders
In a powerful display of solidarity, the All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) and the Southern African Students’ Union (SASU) have united to demand the protection of student rights in Eswatini and Zimbabwe. The organizations are calling for the immediate reinstatement of…
NGO X-rays Achievements and Challenges of Audi’s Leadership at NSCDC
The Guild of Civil Societies and Media Executives for Equity, Justice and Transparency in Nigeria (GOCMEJ), a leading anti-corruption and pro-democracy NGO, has praised the transformative efforts and performance metrics introduced by Dr. Abubakar Ahmed Audi, the Commandant-General of the…
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists: ABJFN Urges Govt, Security Agencies to Protect Journalists
Abuja, Nigeria – November 2, 2024 – The Association of Bloggers and Journalists Against Fake News (ABJFN) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. In a statement signed by its National…
Enugu Group Demands Justice for Late Popular Musician Igbo-Jah
The Save Enugu Group (SEG) has strongly condemned the brutal killing of renowned traditional Ogene musician Okezie Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, by a police inspector at the Enugu Police Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad Headquarters on October 25, 2024. This…
