A Civil Society Think Tank, “The Pan African Dialogue Institute (TPADI) has called on African leaders to embrace Pan-African consciousness in their dealings to foster patriotism and stem the tide of corruption ravaging the continent. The president of TPADI, Dr Effiong Joseph Udo who made the call on Friday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital […]
Shallow, insignificant – NLC, CSO, others knock Nigerian Govt over N18 electricity tariff reduction
Nigerians, the organised labour, Civil Society Organisations and power sector experts have knocked the Nigerian Federal Government and Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, over the N18 downward review of electricity tariff for end-users under Band A. DAILY POST reports that NERC announced a tariff decrease for customers under Band A feeders on Monday. The Commission […]
CSO faults FIJ’s reports on Ibrahim Egungbohun Dende, says its campaign of calumny
A leading Non-Governmental Organization, Advocacy for Advancement of Peace &Harmony in Africa Initiative (ADAPHAI) has faulted the reports published by Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) alleging a community leader and Peace Advocate, Chief Ibrahim Egungbohun, also know as IBD Dende of smuggling. The National Coordinator of the organisation, Comrade Sulaimon Suberu in a press briefing […]
Don’t collect your Hajj deposits, CSO cautions intending pilgrims
A civil society organisation, CSO, that focuses on Hajj and Umrah matters, the Independent Hajj Reporters, IHR, has called on all intending pilgrims for Hajj 2024 not to rush into collecting their deposits back from States Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards and agencies. The advice followed the decision of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, […]
CSOs advocate press freedom at Imo media seminar
A coalition of civil society organizations, CSOs, has called on government and stakeholders in the media industry to give room for press freedom to allow journalists carry out its social responsibilities effectively. The groups made the call in Owerri, the Imo State capital, during a one day media seminar titled ‘The Role Of Media In […]
CSO raises alarm over Gov Otu’s failure to build roads 5 months after launching
A Civil Society Organization, Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network, CHRAN), Akwa Ibom State branch has expressed worry over Governor Umo Eno’s inability to commence construction work on some road projects he flagged off five months ago. Chairman of CHRAN, Otuekong Franklyn Isong alongside the group’s Secretary, Christopher Ekpo made the observation when the […]
CSOs write Akpabio, demand information on N3.7tn budget padding
A Coalition of Civil Society Organizations has written to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, demanding information on the allegations of N3.7 trillion budget padding, which trailed the red chamber in the past week. The coalition also notified the Senate president of a planned mass protest to demand his resignation and that of his […]
Pastor Okukoya: Groups demand release of gospel singer, Ayotunde Richard
Some civil society organisations, CSOs, have called on the Nigeria Police Force to release Ayotunde Richard, a gospel singer and former member of Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM, who was reportedly arrested for allegedly bullying the church’s founder, Dr Daniel Olukoya. DAILY POST reports that Richard was recently arrested and detained by the […]
Investigate infiltration of Cross River community by uncertified Chinese miners – CSO
Environmental experts under the aegis of the Coalition Against Illegal Logging And Mining Activities, CAILAMA, in Cross River State, have called on the Nigeria Police Force to delve into the widespread report that many Chinese who are said to be uncertified have infiltrated the Okuni community. An environmental activist, Prince Odey Oyama, who has been […]
‘Too powerful’ – Lawyers, CSOs, others seek unbundling of CJN’s office
Legal practitioners and civil groups in Nigeria have called for the unbundling of the office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, on the grounds that the occupant posseses “overbearing and ubiquitous powers” which can impact negatively on the judiciary. They claimed that Office of the CJN, as it is presently constituted, is too powerful […]