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Buhari

October 13, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Is the President still holding on to 97% & 5%?

President Muhammadu Buhari at the inception of his administration once made a Freudian slip while speaking at the US Institute of peace. He made it categorically clear that he won’t treat individuals that gave him 97% votes equally with those that gave him 5% votes. In reality, 97% and 5% don’t add up to 100... Read More

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President Muhammadu Buhari

October 13, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Nigeria needs N712bn annually to bridge healthcare financing deficit – BudgIT

Civic tech organisation, BudgIT Nigeria has stated that the health deficit in Nigeria will require an annual budgetary spending of N712 billion. BudgIT’s lead Partner, Mr Seun Onigbinde stated this while speaking in Abuja on Thursday, October 11, 2017, at the presentation of a report titled, Health Financing Analysis in Ebola-Affected Countries: The Readiness of... Read More

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BudgIT Nigeria, healthcare financing deficit

October 13, 2017

[The Activism Blog] NGO raises alarm over Nigeria’s debt profile

An NGO, Civil Society Legislative and Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has raised alarm over the Federal Government’s plans to borrow $5 billion to finance the 2017 budget. CISLAC in a statement issued on Thursday, October 11, 2017, by its Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim read: “We are worried that the failure of government to deliver on its... Read More

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Civil Society Legislative and Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Nigeria's debt profile

October 12, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] IPOB’s claims of “tribal cleansing” is not helping

Another occurrence that could have claimed lives in Anambra was averted on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, as distraught parents ran helter-skelter to pick their children from their various schools, due to the monkeypox rumour from the proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra(IPOB). The group had, in a message, sent out via social media to their followers, alleged... Read More

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IPOB, Nigerian Army, Operation Python Dance II, southeast

October 12, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Monkeypox rumour: Lessons for South East Governors

The Nigerian Army’s free health mission in Anambra came to an abrupt end yesterday October 11, 2017, due to the allegations of monkeypox injections by the proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB).The allegation which started on social media spread to all the nooks and crannies of the state which resulted in parents taking their wards... Read More

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governors, IPOB, Monkeypox, southeast

October 12, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Monkeypox rumour: Reason the Army’s medical mission failed

The Nigerian Army’s free medical mission which started on September 18, 2017, in Ebonyi failed yesterday October 11, 2017, in Anambra. This was attributed to the monkeypox injections rumour that was peddled by the outlawed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB). Moving away from the IPOB and the rumour, it is important to state that the... Read More

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Nigerian Army, Operation Python Dance II, south-east nigeria

October 12, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Amnesty International calls for fairness in mass trial for Boko Haram suspects

As the federal government begins the mass trial of Boko-Haram suspects, Amnesty International has expressed doubt about the dispensation of justice as it relates to the suspect and thereby calls for a fair trial. The global outfit in a statement issued by Isa Sanusi, Media Manager, Amnesty International Nigeria, quoted the Director, Osai Ojigho as... Read More

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Amnesty International, boko haram

October 12, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Swallow Your Words: Ben Affleck is reminded he’s also sexually assaulted a woman

If you haven’t been following the news coming out from Hollywood over the last week, then we suggest you should. We have already covered the ginormous scandal that has enveloped film director and studio executive, Harvey Weinstein, who has been exposed as a serial sexual predator, assaulting women in Hollywood for the last 30 years.... Read More

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Ben Affleck, Harvey Weinstein, Matt Damon, Sexual assault

LGBT

October 11, 2017

Here is what #NationalComingOutDay means and why it matters

The first time I saw a transperson was on NTA Kaduna in the early 2000’s. I do not remember the name of the show anymore, and I suspect people who grew up in Northern Nigeria in the 90’s might be able to help with the name. But it was a locally produced show that was... Read More

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coming out, national coming out day, Transgender

October 11, 2017

[The Activism Blog] World Bank releases N30m to Kaduna schools

In its bid to improve teaching and learning facilities at a UBE Primary School with 22,240 pupils in Rigasa, a suburb of Kaduna, the World Bank has released the sum of N30 million. A representative of the bank, Dr Olatunde Adekola, said that the intervention was for the immediate upgrade of facilities at the school.... Read More

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girl child, World Bank

October 11, 2017

[The Activism Blog] HURIWA condemns harassment of Aisha Ahmad over non-conservative dressing

Following the ceaseless criticisms trailing the appointment of Mrs Aisha Ahmad as the deputy-governor nominee of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the rash of hate-filled blackmail and emotional outbursts circulating on the social media from Islamic fundamentalists who have called for the withdrawal of the... Read More

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Aisha Ahmad, central bank of Nigeria, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA)

October 11, 2017

[The Activism Blog] #DayoftheGirl: UNESCO dwells on girl empowerment

The United Nation Education Science and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has called for the empowerment of the girl child. A tweet posted via its official handle @UNESCO reads, “Today is #dayofthegirl! EmPOWER girls to learn, to be what they want, to dream big. Today is #dayofthegirl! EmPOWER girls to learn, to be what they want, to... Read More

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girl child, United Nation Education Science and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)

Marsha P Johnson

October 11, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] New Netflix film about trans activist Marsha P Johnson is hit with controversy

For anyone who actively follows the work and lives of transwomen across the world, the level of violence, oppression and ostracisation these women face is something you must have become intimately aware of. But one woman in particular stands out in the lexicon of transsexual women for her bravery, activism and willingness to live her... Read More

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Marsha P Johnson, netflix, Reina Gossett, Transwomen

October 11, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Instablog9ja just confirmed the gender fluidity we knew always existed in Nigeria

Popular gossip page, Instablog9ja, an Instagram account distinguished for its use of private lives and controversial updates as fodder to stir up hypocritical Nigerians into a blood lust whenever its administrators need a boost in their numbers, might seem like the last place where you’d expect to see validation about many of the things we’ve... Read More

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gender fluidity, heternormative society, instablog, sexuality

October 11, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Just when you think you’ve seen it all, Nigerian men surprise you

For people who are incredibly religious and judging of what other people do in private, Nigerians are surprisingly hypocritical and as messy as they come. A lot of the posturing and angling we do to gain favour from others and present ourselves as perfect makes us crave depravity where we can get it. Comfortable-in-skin, heterosexual... Read More

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October 10, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Why are National Assembly members hiding their salaries?

There has been a back and forth argument concerning how much National Assembly members earn, and their silence has made things more difficult. As a result, several figures are being brandished by NGOs, CSOs and individuals as to what they earn. As a result of their prolonged silence, several figures are being brandished by NGOs, CSOs and... Read More

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national assembly

October 10, 2017

[The Activism Blog] NGO to distribute sanitary pads to 330,000 girls in six states

In commemoration of the Annual International Day of girl-child, an NGO, Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) done in collaboration with the federal ministry of women affairs has concluded plans to distribute sanitary pads to 330,000 girls in six states. The beneficiary states are Benue, Kogi, Nassarawa, FCT, Cross River, and Anambra. According to Steve Aborisade, advocacy... Read More

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Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF), anambra, benue, Cross River, FCT, Kogi, nassarawa

October 10, 2017

[The Activism Blog] HURIWA urges Buhari to declare armed herdsmen as terrorists

A pro-democracy and non-governmental organisation, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare armed herdsmen as terrorists. HURIWA in a statement by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko and the National Media Affairs Director, Miss Zainab Yusuf, in Abuja on Sunday October 8, 2017, noted that several global bodies... Read More

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armed herdsmen, boko haram, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), President Muhammadu Buhari, terrorists

October 10, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] The “unfortunate statement” from Ben Murray Bruce and its implications

After the inauguration of the 8th Senate, it was evident Nigeria was prepared for a legislative arm with a difference, going by the crop of individuals that found their way into the upper chamber. They were refined professionals, distinguished and experienced individuals when it comes to leadership. The Senate President himself, a medical doctor and... Read More

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8th Senate, national assembly, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce

October 9, 2017

[The Activism Blog] SERAP drags FG to court for paying N40bn to former Governors

An NGO, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Federal Government over its “failure to stop former governors and now serving senators and ministers from receiving double pay and life pensions, and failure to seek recovery of over N40 billion of public funds unduly received by these public officers”. The suit with... Read More

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former governors, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP)

October 9, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Why Nigeria urgently needs a political party

According to Wikipedia, a political party is a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government. The party agrees on some proposed policies and programmes, with a view to promoting the collective good or furthering their supporters’ interests. Here in Nigeria, the reverse is the case as what... Read More

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APC, NPN, party politics, PDP, political parties, UPN

October 9, 2017

[The Activism Blog] IGP Idris should be removed, he is too corrupt – CSOs

A Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Integrity and Justice (CCSGIJ) has levelled allegations of corruption against Ibrahim Idris, Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Speaking with journalists on Sunday, Shehu Adamu, convener of the group, said their investigation revealed that Idris sold 30 government vehicles to “fictitious claimants”. He said, “The records would show that one... Read More

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Civil Society Groups for Integrity and Justice (CCSGIJ), Ibrahim Idris, Inspector-General of Police (IGP)

October 9, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Why is Akeredolu not worried about this?

On Thursday October 5, 2017, on the event of World Teachers’ Day in Ondo, the NUT chairman Mr Oladele Amoko made a disturbing revelation while presenting his speech at the event. He said the Ondo state government has not recruited teachers for primary and secondary schools in 10 years. Speaking at the event which held... Read More

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educational sector, NUT Ondo, Ondo, World teachers day

October 9, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Not so soon, Governor Akeredolu

That political office holders betray the masses is not a new thing, it’s an unfortunate way of life Nigerians have become accustomed to over the years, due to the crop of individuals we have as leaders. They come as saviours but end up wasting away the goodwill from the masses and embrace the existing status... Read More

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Ondo, political office holders, Rotimi Akeredolu

October 7, 2017

[The Activism Blog] UN sensitises northern legislators on peace and conflict resolution

The United Nations through its agency, the UN Women, says it is important for legislators to be better informed on gender issues to enable them to pass appropriate legislations. UN Women Programme Manager on Women Peace and Security, Njeri Karuru said this in Abuja on Friday, October 6, 2017, during a capacity building workshop for... Read More

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gender issues, Northern legislatures, UN women, United Nations

October 7, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Chike Okoli Foundation marks World Heart Day

The Chike Okoli Foundation (COF) has marked the World Heart Day with its annual Chike Okoli Week with the theme: Share the Power. A statement by the programme coordinator, Beauty Alfred reads, “COF was basically set up to fight poverty and cardiovascular disease (CVDs). Our vision is to ensure that every young Nigerian becomes aware... Read More

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cardiovascular disease (CVDs), Chike Okoli Foundation (COF), World Heart Day

October 7, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] The not-so-secret life of a transgender woman (WATCH)

After the letdown that was Batta box’s Gay in Nigeria ‘documentary’, we got somewhat apprehensive about ‘well meaning’ heterosexual persons seeking to tell the stories of disenfranchised LGBT people on the continent. They always seem to approach LGBT life with a bluntness that erases nuance and presents sexual minorities as sex-crazed or purely sexual entities... Read More

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pearl, Transgender, uganda

October 6, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Kachikwu’s petition: SERAP asks Buhari to suspend Baru

The Social Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the NNPC Managing Director Maikanti Baru. In a statement on Thursday, October 5, 2017, the SERAP Executive Director, Adetokunbo Mumuni stated that, “SERAP is concerned that years of systemic corruption within the NNPC and looting of Nigeria’s natural resources have... Read More

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Ibe Kachikwu, Maikanti Baru, nnpc, President Muhammadu Buhari

October 6, 2017

[The Activism Blog] WHO warns of rising child obesity, says rich and poor countries affected

The World Health Organisation (a UN health agency), has stated that an estimated 41 million children under five, worldwide are obese or overweight. It said the prevalence of obesity in children is caused by changing patterns towards unhealthy diets and physical inactivity. Part of the statement reads, “Urbanisation, increased incomes, availability of fast foods, educational... Read More

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obese, overweight, world health organisation

October 6, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Do we need to replace the guns given to Police Officers with sticks?

The shooting of a passenger by an unnamed Police inspector in Adamawa on Thursday, October 5, 2017, has brought to the fore a discussion about the necessity of Police officers carrying arms and their level of sanity. All over the world, carrying of arms by security agencies is meant to ward off threats by criminals... Read More

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Nigerian Police Force, Police inspector in Adamawa, trigger-happy cops

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