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Rejection of the #NGOBill, the #UCLDraw and, other top stories of the week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The PDP elective National Convention held. But, before then most of the candidates from the South West withdrew from…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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[The Activism Blog] We love what the USAID is doing with Civil Society Organisations
The Strengthening Advocacy and Civic Engagement project (SACE) of the United States Agency for International Development is currently holding a 1-day National Assembly and Civil Society Interactive Technical Session in conjunction with…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy