CSOs, media’ll hold govt at all levels responsible for human capital devt — ANEEJ
By Gabriel Ewepu The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, Monday, maintained that Civil Society Organisations and Media will hold the government at all levels responsible for human capital development. This was contained in the address of welcome by the Executive Director, Rev David Ugolor, represented by Deputy Executive Director, ANEEJ, Comrade Leo […]
Social Media Bill: CSO demands other options to fight hate speech
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As the Protection from Internet Falsehoods and Manipulation and Other Related Matters Bill, 2019 also known as Social Media Bill remains at the National Assembly, a Civil Society Organisation, CSO, Center for Liberty, CFL, Wednesday, demanded other options fight hate speech in view of not infringing on the fundamental human […]
CSOs hail US Govt over visa ban on election riggers
Urge other countries to act By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, Tuesday, hailed the United States Government over visa ban on election riggers in Kogi and Bayelsa State governorship elections. Reacting to the development, the Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim Rafsanjani, in a statement said, “The Civil […]
National Water Bill: Labour, CSO turn down FG’s plea for support
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja An attempt by the Federal Government to convince the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees, AUPCTRE, and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, to support the controversial National Water Resources Bill, was rebuffed by the two groups. The Minister of Water Resources, […]
CSOs rise, reject Buhari’s move for more hike of fuel pump-price
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Civil Society Organisations, Tuesday, angrily rose and rejected President Muhammadu Buhari’s move for more hike of fuel pump-price. On Monday, Buhari said there will be more increase in fuel pump-price according to international market forces, and so, Nigerians should brace up for the tough days ahead. Govt should sacrifice for […]
CSOs vehemently oppose alleged moves to pass Social Media Bill
Resolve to ensure bill is thrown out By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, Wednesday, vehemently opposed alleged moves to pass the controversial Social Media Bill into law. The CSOs numbering seven including the Center for Liberty, Tap Initiative, Global Rights, Fredrick Nwabufo, Lex Initiative for Rights Advocacy and Development, LIRAD, made their […]
