The June 12, 1993 presidential election will remain a historical reference the world over when a discuss centres around ‘free and fair elections‘. There were antecedents and of course, outgrowths after the election was annulled but, that will not take anything off the fact that the election affected the Nigerian political sphere in more ways... Read More

September 30, 2017

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[The Activism Blog] Ayo Obe attacks Reps on anti-NGO Bill

Lawyer and human right Activist, Ms Ayo Obe has joined the increasing list of those opposed to the proposed NGO Regulation Bill currently at the committee stage in the House of Representatives. In an interview with Sahara Reporters on Friday, September 29, 2017, she said supporters of the bill are merely seeking a way of silencing... Read More

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April 1, 2015

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The Wall Street Journal summarizes Buhari’s victory in 5 quotes

by Jewel Stephen The so-far relatively peaceful election of erstwhile strongman Muhammadu Buhari as Nigerian president has prompted a positive reaction from experts on the future of democracy in the country and Africa as a whole. 1. A Salute to Nigeria “A victory for Buhari in a way is a salute to Nigeria. It’s a... Read More

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January 6, 2013

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#OccupyNigeriaAnniversary: The ‘YOOT’ are all right – Ayo Obe

by Ayo Obe In 2011, around the April elections, famed civil rights activist Ayo Obe wrote an article in NEXT newspaper questioning the value of growing youth activism vis a vis a sense of entitlement. In response, the editor-in-chief of Y!/YNaija, Chude Jideonwo wrote a rejoinder. Many months after, she’s now impressed! Nigerians may be... Read More

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August 23, 2012

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YACR introduces an e-conference on Constitution review

by Isi Esene The e-conference on Constitution Review is scheduled to hold on Thursday 23 August 2012. The conference seeks to ensure wide participation of the people in the review of the 1999 Constitution to make the document more responsive to the yearnings of the people. If the preamble of the Nigerian 1999 constitution which... Read More

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June 12, 2012

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“GEJ’s government is giving itself too many excuses” – Read the full #YNaijaFridayTwitterInterview with Ayo Obe

by Stanley Azuakola Ms Ayo Obe is no slouch when it comes to fighting for civil and human rights. She is bold, confident and outspoken. That’s hardly surprising though, seeing as she was the first president of the Civil Liberties organization during the dreaded Abacha regime. The lawyer, columnist and activist joined us on #Ynaijainterview... Read More

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YACR introduces an e-conference on Constitution review

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