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Osun CSOs: Police Aiding Illegal Council Occupants

Civil society groups in Osun accuse police of protecting illegally reinstated LG chairmen. They demand immediate vacation of council secretariats, citing expired tenure and court rulings.

CSOs Condemn Forced Eviction of Makoko Residents

Civil society groups condemn the Lagos State Government's forced eviction in Makoko, displacing thousands without resettlement. They demand immediate action to stop the demolitions.

NSE Seeks Transformational Leadership in Engineering

NSE President Margaret Oguntala highlights the need for strong governance and transformational leadership to reposition engineering for Nigeria's development. A new book chronicles her historic tenure.

Edo Civil Servants Get 13th Month Salary

Edo State Government has paid its civil servants a 13th-month salary, a welfare policy sustained by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Workers laud the timely payment as a major relief post-Christmas.

100+ CSOs Back National Assembly on Tax Reforms

A coalition of over 100 civil society organisations has declared support for the National Assembly's handling of Nigeria's new tax laws, praising transparency and due process. Read the full details.

33 Visually Impaired Persons Graduate in Lagos

The Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind Vocational Centre in Oshodi, Lagos, has empowered 33 graduates with skills for independence. Read their inspiring stories of resilience and new beginnings.

Groups equip blind students with study kits, walking aids

The Society for the Welfare of the Blind, backed by SC Johnson, provided essential tools to visually impaired students in Lagos to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Read how this initiative is changing lives.

Groups Urge Protection for Communities at Christmas

Civil societies call on the Federal Government to prioritize the safety of IDPs and worshippers during the festive season, citing a history of Christmas attacks in the Middle Belt. They demand action.

Clergy Demands Urgent Electoral Reforms for 2027 Polls

Rev. Fr. George Ehusani calls for sweeping reforms to secure Nigeria's democracy, including placing the burden of proof for credible elections on INEC and ending the disenfranchisement of millions. Read his full keynote address.

Groups equip blind students with study kits, walking aids

The Society for the Welfare of the Blind, supported by SC Johnson, provides computers, guide canes, and more to 10 students to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Read how this initiative is changing lives.

HURIWA Slams Army Over Warri Killing, Demands Probe

HURIWA condemns the Nigerian Army for the killing of Ugochukwu Oghenekaro Bonny in Warri, calls for an independent investigation and warns against militarisation of civilian spaces. Justice is a test for the military.

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