Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese of the Catholic Church, Matthew Kukah has said the non-governmental organisation (NGO) regulatory commission bill is not needed. He said this on Wednesday at a public hearing organised by the house committee on civil society organisations and development partners. What the bill seeks: The NGO bill seeks to supervise and monitor the... Read More

December 13, 2017

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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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December 3, 2017

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#EndSARS: They are doing very well | Police dismiss calls for proscription of SARS

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed calls for the prescription of the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS). Background: Nigerians had taken to Twitter to protest the alleged human rights abuses by SARS officials. Using the hashtag #Endsars, they accused SARS of maltreating and torturing innocent citizens at will. What the police said: While speaking to TheCable on... Read More

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September 23, 2017

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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 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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September 23, 2017

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Trump criticises McCain for opposing ObamaCare repeal

President Trump on Saturday said Sen. John McCain “let down” his party, the people of Arizona and “his best friend” by opposing the latest attempt to repeal and replace ObamaCare. In a series of tweets on Saturday morning, Trump criticized McCain’s announced decision the he would vote in support of repealing the bill. Trump alleged that McCain had been... Read More

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September 2, 2017

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Rubio, Nelson oppose Trump’s NASA nomination

Republican senator Marco Rubio and Democrat Bill Nelson have opposed President Donald Trump‘s choice for NASA administrator, Oklahoma Congressman Jim Bridenstine. Bridenstine was nominated on Friday but the senators have said a politician shouldn’t head the agency. “The head of NASA ought to be a space professional, not a politician,” Nelson said in a brief... Read More

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