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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 INFORMATION TO CHALLENGE CORRUPTION IN THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WATER SECTORS. The report authored by Professor Ayodele Victoria Atsenuwa Dean, faculty of Law University of... Read More

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#IStandWithNigeria, FOI, SERAP

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 Buhari. See below: I had zero effect on the 2015 elections. — JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) February 15, 2017 Reactions @B_ELRUFAI make urself clear where... Read More

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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 Nigerians that he is still alive and not in any hospital. Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Wednesday said he spoke with the President and he... Read More

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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 who started a movement was the same person who almost brought it to a premature end. When the artiste formerly known as 2face Idibia,- he... Read More

Thinking Through

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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 it was however a good first step. An Insider with the PDP has this to say “Nigerians must be commended for taking their stand against... Read More

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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 of the nation, hundreds of protesters in Lagos, Ibadan and Abuja still came out to protest. Admittedly, the crowds would have been much larger if... Read More

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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 be convenient and comfortable, it wouldn’t necessarily be true. Who’s to say they weren’t paid? No one, except maybe the participants themselves. But here’s the... Read More

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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: We've just turned at ojuelegba and on our way to National Theatre. Once again you are safe. Enroute National Theatre.#istandwithnigeria pic.twitter.com/BuuzfjqPI3 — Baaj Adebule (@BaajAdebule) February 6, 2017 https://twitter.com/BrianJDennis/status/828600191875969025 Part B. #IStandWithNigeria... Read More

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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 Channels TV on Monday, the singer reiterated that he pulled out due to security concerns. He said, “I don’t have the sole franchise to protest... Read More

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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. https://www.instagram.com/p/BQIqZ29BMDl/ On Monday, 2baba said he was never arrested. https://www.instagram.com/p/BQKVn9PDIfQ/ Thanks for the concern guys. I'm fine and free. Reports about DSS arrest are not... Read More

#IStandWithNigeria, 2baba, DSS, Protests

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 the ‘I Stand With Nigeria/One Voice Nigeria’ rallies to protest corruption and worsening standard of living under the Muhammadu Buhari administration at all levels of... Read More

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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 protests were billed to be huge as civil society groups, most especially EnoughIsEnough (EiE) had joined him in the desire to protest and they had... Read More

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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 to Abuja. Nigerians will be united under one cause to call for redirection of this country, and what we are asking for is not much.... Read More

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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 the police brought the provisions of the Constitution to the attention of the organizers of the protest. He said, “What the police in the command... Read More

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February 3, 2017

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

The campaign of calumny against 2face is disgraceful&says more about the character assassins after him. What would Fela make of this age? — Resistance is Futile (@chrisngwodo) February 2, 2017 In 2005, Justice Anwuli Chikere of the Abuja Federal high court struck down the Public Order Act which bars meetings, rallies&processions — Resistance is Futile... Read More

#IStandWithNigeria, 2Baba protest, Lagos Police, The Thread

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 taint it with Confib (#CorruptionIsBack), moral inadequacies and all kinds of muck. So if you are still confused about the whole matter, see below and also... Read More

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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 bane of developing nations and remain Nigeria’s curse. I proceed to list just some of the reasons why we Nigerians and friends of Nigeria shall... Read More

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February 2, 2017

The Thread: “We cannot continue suffering and smiling” | #IStandWithNigeria

The harder the opposition tries to shut this march down, the stronger it is gathering more storm- at least on social media. In the past couple of days, we have seen Tuface, Lagos police and now the hashtag #IStandWithNigeria trend on Twitter. We have also seen Lauretta Onochie, Femi Adesina all try to shut 2Baba up... Read More

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