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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, House of Assembly Complex, Oke Pupa, Osogbo, Osun State. Dear Sir, REQUEST FOR THE IMMEDIATE RESTORATION OF DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE AT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEVEL IN OSUN STATE Centre for Sustained Dialogue is a network of over fifty non-governmental organizations that is working on good governance, maintenance of rule of law, electoral processes and democratic consolidation for the over-all development of the society both in impact and measurement. It is therefore in reference to the above stated mission statement that we present this petition to you for your immediate motion, action and proclamation on the continue absence of democratic, accountable and sovereign governance at the local government level in Osun State.  Local government as it is presently constituted in Osun State has lost touch, direction and connection with the people because of the way, manner and style it is been run since 56 mont...

CSNAC petitions Disciplinary Committee to sanction Daodu, Magaji for misleading Saraki A coalition, Civil Society Network Against Corruption, (CSNAC), has urged the National Judicial Council (NJC), to sanction counsels to the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki, stating that they mislead the lawmaker in his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Bureau Tribunal.   In a statement issued by the organisation, which comprises of over 150 civil society groups, CSNAC through its chairman, Olanrewaju Suraj said Saraki's lead counsels, Messrs. Daodu and Magaji, both Senior Advocates of Nigeria, erred by advising their client to defy the summons of the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The CCB&T had summoned Saraki to answer a 13-count charge of fraudulent acquisition and declaration while in office as the governor of Kwara State between 2003 and 2011. The statement said the accused person did not appear at the Tribunal scheduled to commence on Friday, September18,...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has approved Fifty (50) Observer groups to participate in the forth coming Kogi and Bayelsa states Governorship Elections scheduled for 21st November, and 5th December, 2015 respectively. This is sequel to the initial applications as contained in the completed Form EPMC 01 and assessed by the Commission. The approved groups are as follows; S/NO ORGANISATION DOMESTIC 1. CENTRE FOR STRATEGIC CONFLICT MANAGEMENT 2. JUSTICE & EQUITY ORGANISATIONS 3. ALLIANCE FOR CREDIBLE ELECTION IN NIGERIA 4. NEPAD NIGERIA OBSERVATION TEAM 5. AFRICAN CENTRE FOR LEADERSHIP, STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT (CENTRE LSD) 6. CENTRE FOR CIVIC EDUCATION AKA TRANSITION MONITORING GROUP 7. INITIATIVE FOR THE PROMOTION OF CIVIC OBLIGATIONS & SUSTAINABLE PEACE 8. RESEARCH INITIATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND GENDER AWARENESS 9. CIVIL SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY CENTRE 10. CENTRE FOR CREDIBLE LEADERSHIP AND CITIZ...

Good Day, The Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa, of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, Commissioner Pansy Tlakula, will  be visiting Nigeria from 12 to 15 October 2015, to meet with senior government officials to discuss ways of providing assistance, where required, with the implementation of Nigeria’s Freedom of Information Act, 2011. On 13 October, she would like to hold a meeting with civil society organizations engaged in implementation of the Freedom of Information Law and those interested in doing so. The purpose of this meeting is to establish the requisite partnerships and formulate strategies aimed at ensuring the improved implementation and awareness of the Freedom of Information Act, 2011, in Nigeria. Attached is a detailed invitation in this regard. The meeting will take place from 4.30pm to 7 pm at the Ushafa Hall, Rockview Hotel (Royale), Plot 194/19...

By Ubong David I took time to read at least 70% of the write-ups and reports of Akwa Ibom Election Tribunal sitting at Abuja. Though the position canvassed or agitated by both camp are in order but one thing that APC camp has failed to admit is that Akwa Ibom State is a stronghold of PDP and there is no reason whatsoever for them to upturn the mandate of Akwa Ibom people to their favour. Presently, the state has produced 3 Senators, 10 House of Representatives members, 25 out of 26 members of the State House of Assembly, 31 Transition Committee Chairmen, members of the Transition Committee numbering about 300, etc all from the PDP. How do you win a re-run in such a state? In case there is a re-run which may not be possible with the quality of evidence presented at the tribunal that there was election in Akwa Ibom State which some of the PW admitted during their testimonies and cross-examination, my brothers and sisters from APC in the state has forgotten that a...

SPEECH DELIVERED BY AHMED ADAMU, PRESIDENT, COMMONWEALTH YOUTH COUNCIL DURING THE 55TH NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, UK ON OCTOBER 2, 2015. Nigeria is home to a quarter of the African population. After being colonised for over 60 years, the country gained independence 55 years ago. Young Nigerians of different generations have contributed to every remarkable milestone the country has achieved. The young people of 1960s fought hard to secure independent Nigeria. For instance, young people laid down their lives to preserve the oneness and unity of Nigeria during the civil war. The young people were brave enough to endure the military rulers and struggled for a true democratic nation. The young people are the propellers of the Nigerian economy, which is the largest in the continent. Young people were instrumental to the success of the recent historic democratic change of gaurd where for the first time in the history of Nigeria, a demo...

Tayo Adebayo Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma Stunning revelations have trailed the recent nomination of Senator Udoma Udo Udoma as minister of the Federal Republic by President Muhammadu Buhari. A close source at the Presidency reveals that it was the recommendation of the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel that secured a ministerial slot for the oil rich state currently controlled by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. The source disclosed that previous names submitted by the All Progressive Congress caucus in the state did not meet the high standards set by the president who was keen on appointing a very credible minister from the state. The initial names sent to the presidency included the APC govrrnorship candidate Mr Umana Umana, the state chairman of the party Dr Amadu Attai, Umana's campaign manager Mr Sunny Udom, Chief Don Etiebiet and a former deputy governor Mr Nsima Ekere. The president apparently rejected Mr Umana's name since he was a g...

October 4, 2015 The Inspector General of Police Force Headquarter Abuja Sir, EXTRA JUDICIAL KILLING: WE DEMAND JUSTICE FOR THE FAMILY OF SLAIN MRS IDONGESIT GODWIN Our attention has been drawn to the murder of a 34 year old mother of four, late Mrs Idongesit Godwin hence our interest in the case. According to information available to us from eye witnesses account, the late Idongesit was shot dead by Corporal MUSELIU AREMU while seeking a bribe from the husband of the deceased. On Wednesday September 16, 2015, Mr. Godwin John, a tricycle operator carrying his family returning to his house in Ijegun area of Lagos State was stopped by an illegal road block mounted by four Policemen Sgt. Benson Ababom, Corporal Telemundu Augustine, Corporal Onu Samuel and the blood thirsty Corporal Museliu Aremu. When they demanded for bribe before he can pass, Mr.Godwin pleaded that he was not on duty but just pick his family back home. When the wife Idongesit with her eleven year old kid we...