NGO Bill: The zero public support is all the Senate needs

NGO Bill: The zero public support is all the Senate needs

by Alexander O. Onukwue Nigerians have absolutely no interest in the so-called NGO Bill and this is not according to a twitter poll by anti-elite hate-speech handle. The public hearing organized by the House to assess the merit of the bill turned out to be a fest of apathy and outpour of non perturbare. Groups... Read More

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The Late 5: Attack on Magu’s property, NGO bill protest, and other top stories

Theses are the top five stories that drove conversation today. Some protesters on Wednesday protested against the planned passage of the ‘NGO bill’ by the National Assembly. The protesters from various Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) stormed the National Assembly to kick against the bill. A tanker laden with petrol has fallen on the Festac Link Bridge in... Read More

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NGO bill fails to gain any support at public hearing

The Non-Governmental Organisation Regulatory Commission Bill on Wednesday was opposed by stakeholders at a House of Representatives public hearing organised to deliberate on it. The bill failed to gather any support as civil society organisations and non-governmental organisations spoke against it. What the bill is about: The bill seeks to supervise, monitor and coordinate the activities... Read More

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Protesters oppose NGO bill, storm National Assembly

Some protesters on Wednesday protested against the planned passage of the ‘NGO bill’ by the National Assembly. The protesters from various Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) stormed the National Assembly to kick against the bill. The protesters marched down to the national assembly entrance gate from the Unity Fountain. Why it matters: The House of Representatives Committee... Read More

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The Big 5: 32 SARS Operatives arrested, Amnesty International on the NGO Bill and, other stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Inspector General of Police has ordered the arrest of 32 Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). They would be tried on various allegations levelled against them. The Olubadan, Oba Adetunji has said that the 21 Obas who recommended his removal are the... Read More

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Nigerians must stop the NGO Bill before the public hearing – Amnesty International

Amnesty International has asked Nigerians to rise against the proposed law to regulate activities of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), or there will be devastating effects. Antecedent: Despite the opposition the bill has faced, the House of Representatives on Monday, announced that it would push through with a public hearing, having passed second reading. The public hearing on... Read More

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September 26, 2017

The Thread: This is the true purpose of the NGO bill

The NGO bill sponsored by Umar Buba Jibril, deputy majority leader of the house of representatives is still a cause of contention in the country. Senator Shehu Sani, Chidi Odinkalu and Oby Ezekwesili have all spoken against it. Ayo Sogunro has joined the list of the opposition. He approaches it from the standpoint of freedom... Read More

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September 26, 2017

No one can gag the operations of NGOs – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara said the National Assembly cannot be intimidated into abandoning its duty of providing a platform for Nigerians to agree or disagree on any proposed legislative measure. Highlights: Yakubu said this on Tuesday in his remarks at the resumption of plenary after a seven-week recess. He was reacting... Read More

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September 26, 2017

Thread: Why you must fight the “dangerous” NGO bill

It was Senator Shehu Sani who first blew the horn on the non-governmental organizations bill sponsored by Umar Buba Jibril, deputy majority leader of the house of representatives. Senator Sani called it “dangerous” and a threat to “freedom of speech”. Former Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu also raised his voice against the... Read More

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September 23, 2017

Why I will fight and oppose NGO bill at the N’Assembly – Shehu Sani

Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has said he would oppose the bill seeking the regulation of non-governmental organisations (NGO). What the NGO bill means: The bill states that “funds pledged by donors (to NGOs) must be disclosed before implementation of project, including mode of disbursement and condition attached to the funding by donor. Funds from... Read More

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July 26, 2017

The Thread: “The watchers must be watched” | Making a case for NGO accountability

In Nigeria, all yahoo yahoo is not online. It is painful to admit, but as a people, we are creative at cutting corners and sewing extra lining into the pockets of our trousers to better ferry the loot. At the top, we have budget padding or grass cutting. Mid level, we have a plethora of Ponzi... Read More

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July 25, 2017