Agboluaje Elected NUJ Correspondents' Chapel Secretary in Oyo
Economists hail Rotimi Agboluaje's election as Secretary of the NUJ Correspondents' Chapel in Oyo State. Read about his decisive victory and the new executive team.
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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.
Pate: NBC Restrictions Threaten Campus Radio Training Grounds
SNB President Prof. Umar Pate calls on NBC to stop shutting down campus radio stations, warning it threatens future media professionals. He urges government intervention and more licenses.
Industrial Court Reinstates Enugu Neuropsychiatric Hospital MD
The National Industrial Court has declared the termination of Prof. Monday Igwe's appointment unlawful and ordered his reinstatement as Medical Director of Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
Three Arrested for Human Skull Possession in Ogun
Ogun State Police have arrested three individuals in Mowe for conspiracy and unlawful possession of a human skull. Investigations are ongoing to trace the skull's origin. Read the full report.
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.
CSOs: Incompatible Defence Leadership Hurts Terrorism Fight
A civil society coalition calls on President Tinubu to reassign Defence Minister Bello Matawalle, citing incompatibility with CDS General Musa that undermines public trust in Nigeria's counter-terrorism operations.
Group Calls for Matawalle's Redeployment from Defence Role
A coalition of civil society groups has called on President Bola Tinubu to redeploy Defence Minister of State Bello Matawalle to bolster public trust in Nigeria's counter-terrorism operations. Read the full details.
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.
CSOs Raise Sovereignty Fears Over Tinubu's Silence on U.S. Strike
Civil society groups warn President Tinubu's silence on the U.S. airstrike in Sokoto endangers sovereignty. Army confirms operational gains while political and religious figures debate the intervention's merits.
CSOs Back National Assembly on Tax Reform Process
A coalition of over 100 CSOs has endorsed the National Assembly's constitutional approach to reviewing Nigeria's landmark tax reform laws. They urge patience for due process.
CSOs query Tinubu's silence on US airstrike in Sokoto
A coalition of Nigerian CSOs demands transparency and accountability from President Tinubu over a reported US airstrike on Nigerian soil on Christmas Day. Read their full statement and demands.
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.
Imo Police Arrest 4 Over Banned Fireworks in Owerri
Imo State Police have arrested four suspects for unlawful possession of banned fireworks in Owerri. SP Henry Okoye confirms the total ban on such explosives. Read the full details.
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.
Civil Society Rates NNPC Boss High on Performance
A coalition of civil society groups has commended NNPC GCEO Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari for transformative leadership, citing record profits and increased oil production. Read the full appraisal here.
New Lagos Bill: Jail, Fine for Abusive Landlords
Lagos State's new Tenancy Bill proposes severe penalties, including N1m fines and jail, for landlords who harass tenants or evict without court orders. Read the full details.
CSOs to Protest Cancelled Enugu Economic Summit
A coalition of civil society groups will hold a peaceful protest at the NJC in Abuja on February 26, 2026, over the court-ordered cancellation of the Enugu Economic Survival Summit in Lagos. They demand judicial clarity and redress.
Nigeria risks missing blue-economy boom, NSE warns
Nigerian engineers warn policy gaps and outdated tech threaten Nigeria's share of the multi-trillion dollar blue economy. Urgent action needed to harness ocean wealth.
CSOs Hail Acquittal of Emmanuel Acha in Landmark Case
Civil society groups celebrate the court's discharge of Emmanuel Acha, detained over 200 days on firearms charges. A victory for civic space and justice in Nigeria. Read the full story.
NANS, CSOs Seek End to Dangote, NMDPRA Boss Rift
Nigerian students and civil society groups call for collaboration between Aliko Dangote and NMDPRA's Farouk Ahmed, warning against media wars that threaten national stability. Read their full statement.
CSOs Urge NASS to Finalize 2025 Constitution Review
Civil Society Organisations pressure Nigeria's National Assembly to urgently pass 44 constitutional amendments, citing national security, electoral reforms, and eroding public trust. Action is needed before year-end.
France's FEF-OSC Programme Empowers Nigerian Women
The French Embassy launches a landmark gender equality initiative in Nigeria, co-created with local CSOs, achieving a 4.3 Social Return on Investment. Discover how this model project works.
NASFAT inaugurates Iba branch, tasks leaders on impactful da'wah
The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has officially opened its Iba branch, bringing its global network to 215. Leaders urged the new executives to drive community excellence and sustainable empowerment.
Nigeria Will Overcome Security Challenges – Ribadu
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu expresses strong optimism that Nigeria will defeat terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. He outlines a 'whole-of-society' strategy and reports over 775 terrorism convictions.
POS Machine in Church Sparks Debate in Nigeria
A Nigerian lady's TikTok video showing a POS machine inside her church has ignited a fierce online debate about modernity and worship. See the divided reactions.
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