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tosin adesina July 26, 2018

In continuation of its anti-corruption drive, SERAP launch new FOI guide to fight corruption in Health, Education and Water sectors

The fight against corruption received a boost on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 as the Socio Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) presented its new report titled USING YOUR RIGHT TO…

Op-ed Editor February 15, 2017

The Thread: “I had zero effect on the 2015 elections,” @omojuwa declares

We are not certain what inspired this thread but it seems Japheth Omojuwa wants to clear the air on his role in the 2015 elections that delivered the presidency to…

Azeez February 11, 2017

The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversations this week

These are the top 10 stories that drove conversations this week. President Buhari's health There have been rumours that the President is dead but his aides have continued to assure…

Editor February 8, 2017

PROFILE: The (un)relenting advocacy of 2face Idibia

by Wilfred Okiche After all said and done, the matter of the I Stand With Nigeria/One Voice Nigeria protest played out like many other significant events in history. The man…

Tolu February 7, 2017

“I’m proud that no teargas or bullet was used” | Insiders speak on #IStandWithNigeria protests

Our Insiders gave a post-mortem analysis of the protests that took place across the country yesterday. "It was neither encouraging nor disappointing", said an Insider, he concluded by saying that…

Editor February 7, 2017

Special Editorial: The government cannot wave away protesters as opposition party members

Despite the withdrawal of music star Tuface Idibia from the nationwide protests he had been calling for against the Federal Government to voice the frustrations of Nigerians on the state…

Editor February 7, 2017

Nigerians are still not ready | 5 takeaways from the #IStandWithNigeria protests

by Adeniyi Adelakun 1. Nigerians are still not ready. The temptation is there to dismiss the 'protesters' who took to the streets in a pro-Buhari demonstration as paid urchins. While that would…

Op-ed Editor February 7, 2017

The Thread: Best moments from #IStandWithNigeria national protest

After threats, challenges and cancellations, the #IStandWithNigeria national held successfully on the 6th of February 2017. See below our best moments from the protest: ;

Azeez February 6, 2017

“I am still in support of the protest” – 2face

Music icon, Innocent Idibia also known as 2face has said he was still in support of the protest even though he was not physically present. In a telephone interview with…

Oludolapo Adelana February 6, 2017

2baba denies report that he was arrested by DSS (READ)

Musician 2baba has denied being arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). On Sunday a Facebook user, Nkena Nwokocha reported that 2baba was arrested by operatives of the DSS.…

Roqeebah February 5, 2017

EnoughisEnough thanks 2Baba for invitation to join protest, rallies to continue in Lagos and Abuja tomorrow

EnoughisEnough (EiE) Nigeria - a coalition of individuals and youth-led organizations committed to instituting a culture of good governance and public accountability in Nigeria through active citizenship, has confirmed that…

Roqeebah February 5, 2017

YNaija Says: We are proud of you, 2baba and proud of you, EiE

Tomorrow, 6 February had been highly anticipated as pop music star, Tuface Idibia (2Baba) had called for nationwide protests against the Federal Government for the rising economic hardship in the country. The…

Op-ed Editor February 4, 2017

Opinion: The road to February 6 | #IStandWithNigeria

by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel This time Monday, February 6 2017, the first major protest in 2017 will be shaking the four walls of Nigeria, from Lagos to Benue to Onitsha…

Azeez February 3, 2017

“The constitution has given us that authority” | Police commissioner continues to oppose protests

The Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni has explained why the planned February 6 protest led by 2face cannot be allowed to hold. In a chat with LIB, Owoseni said…

Op-ed Editor February 3, 2017

The Thread: It is illegal for the Lagos police to ban 2Baba’s protest | #IStandWithNigeria

*As the court pleases*

Op-ed Editor February 3, 2017

The Thread: This is why we march | #IStandWithNigeria

Still on the matter of this 2Baba protest scheduled for the 6th of February, Juliet kego has advanced reasons why we (should) march. She had to because some persons tried to…

Op-ed Editor February 2, 2017

Peregrino Brimah: #IStandWithNigeria | Why we must all rally against malgovernance

by Peregrino Brimah Nigeria has not found the 'change' it fought for that the Buhari administration promised and was sworn in to deliver. Corruption and profligacy are the major…