Tag: civil society

They said democratic participation must extend beyond election cycles to policy advocacy, legislative engagement, civic education, and long-term community organising.

He cited the resurgence of military coups and constitutional manipulations by civilian leaders in countries like Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea and ...

President Tinubu urged the traditional rulers to monitor the functionality of primary healthcare facilities in their communities and promptly report ...

The NSA said adequate security personnel will be deployed to polling stations and high-risk electoral wards in FCT, Rivers and ...

The protesters alleged that the demolition exercise in Makoko had displaced families, destroyed livelihoods, and resulted in deaths, including infants ...

The coalition of lawyers, including senior advocates, threatened to take legal action if the CJN fails to act.

The CPSC-CR president, Muhammad Musbahu Basirka, in a press conference in Dutse, said "the recent donation of operational vehicles and ...

“This silence is not just disappointing — it is dangerous. It signals either a profound disregard for the rights of ...

The NCTC said the trials demonstrated Nigeria’s resolve to pursue justice through lawful processes, while also providing avenues for rehabilitation ...

The ruling amounted to “deliberate ignorance or sabotage” of the anti-corruption fight, an activist said.

stabilisation account held N78.45 billion while the natural resources account had N106.73 billion.

The commission also said the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will commence in August.

If this moment has taught me anything, it’s that the past holds power, not just as memory, but as guidance. ...

More than 2,500 events marked World Environment Day in virtually every corner of the world, and millions of people engaged ...

African countries are urged to urgently step up their efforts to target the huge illicit profits generated by transnational organised ...

Mr Abdu described this transition as a continuation of his lifelong advocacy for equity and human rights.

Yiaga Africa’s data put the turnout between 24 and 27 per cent.

The officers were “unlawfully occupying SERAP’s office in Abuja, asking to see our directors,” the civic group wrote on X.

Mr Egbetokun, who was appointed IGP by President Bola Tinubu in June 2023, is expected to retire in September 2024

The DUBAWA Audio Platform and Chatbot represent a significant contribution to the fight against disinformation.

President Tinubu issued the directive for grains distribution barely four days after a warehouse belonging to the FCT Administration was ...

The police said they would treat anyone arrested at the protest as someone breaching national security.

President Muhammadu Buhari had snubbed the order of the Supreme Court suspending the deadline for use of the old naira ...

Sponsors of the motion to include anti-corruption in curricula said fights by successive governments to eliminate the scourge have not ...

The group says it is aware of President Buhari's commitment to put an end to insecurity in Nigeria.