Civil Society Report Slams Police Brutality, Calls for Urgent Government Action on #EndBadGovernance Protests
A scathing report by the Civil Society Protest Monitoring Situation Room has condemned the excessive use of force by security agents during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria nationwide protests, resulting in 21 deaths, 175 injuries, and 1,154 arrests. The report also criticized the…
Protests Rock Nigeria As Citizens Demand End To Bad Governance And Hunger
Reports are emerging of widespread protests across Nigeria, as citizens demand an end to bad governance and the crippling hunger that has left many without access to basic necessities. In Abuja, the nation’s capital, protesters gathered at the Unity Fountain,…
Citizens’ Protests to Go Ahead Despite Threats and Intimidation – Organisers
Nigerians are undeterred in their plans to stage a nationwide citizens’ protest on August 1st, despite government attempts to intimidate and threaten them. The United Action Front of Civil Society (UAFCS) has thrown its weight behind the protesters, urging the…
ALGON National President Lauds Ebonyi State’s Exemplary Local Government Elections
In a resounding endorsement of democratic principles, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has commended the recent local government elections in Ebonyi State, hailing the victory of newly elected chairmen, including its Deputy National President, Hon. Moses Nomeh….
Northern Groups Slam 180 Lawmakers’ ‘Reckless’ Endorsement Of Terrorism
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has strongly condemned the recent call by 180 members of the House of Representatives Minority Caucus for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a group designated…
ALGON Celebrates Supreme Court Victory, Urges Harmonious Relationship Between Tiers of Government
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has expressed profound gratitude to the Supreme Court for its historic judgment granting autonomy to local governments. At its 48th National Executive Council meeting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, ALGON praised the President,…
Falana Chambers Warns INEC Against Recognizing Expired Julius Abure’s Leadership
In a dramatic turn of events, Falana Chambers, legal representatives of the National Transition Committee of the Labour Party, has written to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning the commission against recognizing Julius Abure as the…
Governor Ododo’s A’Court Victory A Testament to Democracy & the People’s Choice – Says AASU President’s SSA Onimisi
In a landmark ruling, the Appeal Court of Nigeria has upheld the election of Alhaji Usman Ododo as the Governor of Kogi State. The court’s decision has been hailed as a triumph of democracy and a testament to the people’s…
Supreme Court Bars Governors From Holding Local Govt Funds, Affirms Nigerian LG Autonomy
The Supreme Court has delivered judgment in the suit instituted by the Federal Government against the 36 state governors on local government autonomy.In the suit, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), sought full…
Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon As Youngest Appointed  Chancellor In UK
Hon.(Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, MBE on her new appointment as the Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University, UK. In a congratulatory message, Dabiri-Erewa described the appointment of Dr. Imafidon as a…
