7 h. ago Civil society groups protest abduction of resident by soldiers in Lagos

By Christopher Oji There was tension at the Federal Ministry of Works Annex, Obalende, Lagos, yesterday, as a coalition of civil society organisations and residents of Okun Ajah staged a protest to demand justice for residents and investors of Okun Ajah who lost their lands due to realignment of road construction work in the area. […] The post Civil society groups protest abduction of resident by soldiers in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Stakeholders raise alarm over rising drug abuse among youths, harp on legal reforms

Stakeholders including hundreds of civil society groups, rights group and government agencies have raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s growing drug read more Stakeholders raise alarm over rising drug abuse among youths, harp on legal reforms

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48 h. ago CSOs Defend NEPC Boss Amid Alleged Lapses In Promotion Exercise

Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) has defended the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and its executive director/CEO, Mrs Nonye Ayeni, against recent allegations surrounding the agency’s forthcoming promotion examinations. Addressing newsmen yesterday in Abuja, Comrade Ogakwu Dominic, president of CSGGG, described the allegations as “premature, speculative, and unfounded,” emphasising that the promotion exercise […]

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53 h. ago Attack On Kano Emir’s Palace: CSOs Seek Police Investigation

Barely 24 hours after an attack on the Kano Emir’s Palace, Gidan Rumfa, located in Kofar Kudu within the old city, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) led by One Kano Agenda has demanded explanations from the police over their deafening silence on the incident. The Kano Emir’s Palace allegedly came under attack on […]

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6 d. ago CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued an urgent call for the cancellation of illegitimate debts, sweeping reforms of global financial institutions, and increased legislative engagement in Nigeria’s development financing.    CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani, made the call at the Financing for Development Conference, in Sevilla […] The post CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Expect Extreme Weather Events, Climate Variability, NiMet Warns

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned Nigerians to be ready for climate variability and extreme weather events as a result of climate change. NiMet’s director-general, Professor Charles Anosike, stated this at a one-day sensitisation forum for journalists and civil society organisations (CSOs) in Abuja on Tuesday. Anosike emphasised the strategic role of the media […]

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9 d. ago Niger Delta: CSOs, Bayelsa traditional ruler kick against divestment of oil assets

Tribune Online Niger Delta: CSOs, Bayelsa traditional ruler kick against divestment of oil assets Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) led by Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) in collaboration with Social Action on Monday kicked against the divestment of oil assets in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Niger Delta: CSOs, Bayelsa traditional ruler kick against divestment of oil assets Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Bayelsa community demands justice for 1.5million people impacted by Shell’s Carbon Pollution

King Bubaraye Dakolo, Gada IV of Ekpetiama Kingdom, has joined forces with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to demand justice. read more Bayelsa community demands justice for 1.5million people impacted by Shell’s Carbon Pollution

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9 d. ago Kwara: Youths burn NDLEA office, invade Emir’s palace over POS agent’s abduction, others

Tribune Online Kwara: Youths burn NDLEA office, invade Emir’s palace over POS agent’s abduction, others Irate youths on Monday burnt the office of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and invaded the palace of the Emir of Lafiagi, a community in Kwara State. The development followed a series of abductions, including that of a POS agent. The protest escalated quickly as windows at the Emir’s palace were broken, and […] Kwara: Youths burn NDLEA office, invade Emir’s palace over POS agent’s abduction, others Tribune Online

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1 week ago Group Urges N’Assembly To Reject Customs Boss’s Tenure Extension

A civil society organisation, the Citizen Initiative for Good Governance (CIGG), has called on the National Assembly to reject any proposal seeking to extend the tenure of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, the group’s convener, Adeyemi Akande, said the current leadership of the Nigeria […]

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2 w. ago Rights group, legal experts back Ekpetiama Kingdom’s suit against Shell’s divestment

…want Shell Nigeria to atone for environmental, human rights’ infractions A coalition of civil society organisations has thrown its weight read more Rights group, legal experts back Ekpetiama Kingdom’s suit against Shell’s divestment

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2 w. ago CSO, Media, Lawyers Move To Tackle Illicit Asset Ownership In Nigeria

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the fight against corruption in Nigeria, the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI), a civil society organisation, has raised awareness on asset declaration and recovery under Nigeria’s Asset Regime. Speaking at a workshop in Kaduna tagged ‘An Assessment of Nigeria’s Asset Recovery Regime’, the Executive Director […]

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2 w. ago Group Seeks Legal Resolution Over Natasha’s Allegations Against Senate President

A civil society organisation, Defenders of Integrity in Public Leadership (DIPL), has reiterated its call for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to be held accountable over her recent allegation of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja by the group’s convener, Hon. Ibrahim Abdullahi, the group described the […]

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2 w. ago CIMICO lauds DSS for arresting suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons

The Sun A civil society organisation, Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMICO), has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for its recent operations arresting several suspected gunrunners and kidnappers, and recovering numerous weapons across Nigeria. In a statement by its coordinator, Adams Otakwu, CIMICO said, “Recent sweeping operations by DSS operatives across the country have helped to […] The post CIMICO lauds DSS for arresting suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago CIMICO lauds DSS for nabbing suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons

Tribune Online CIMICO lauds DSS for nabbing suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons A civil society organisation (CSO), Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMICO), has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for arresting several suspected gunrunners, kidnappers and for recovering several weapons in the process.  A statement by the group’s coordinator, Adams Otakwu, said, “Recent sweeping operations by DSS operatives across the country have helped to stem the tide of […] CIMICO lauds DSS for nabbing suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Benue: Yelwata massacre a gross violation of rights to life – Lawyers Alert 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A civil society organization, Lawyers Alert (LA) has expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the horrific killings of over 200 defenceless persons on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue state. President of Lawyers Alert, Rommy Mom, in a statement made available to the Sun condemned […] The post Benue: Yelwata massacre a gross violation of rights to life – Lawyers Alert  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Niger Delta stakeholders unite for  inclusive, transparent PIA implementation

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Niger Delta stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to inclusive, transparent and accountable implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).  The stakeholders comprising of communities, traditional leaders, civil society organizations, regulatory agencies and Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs), took the stance at one of their series of engagements yesterday. The consultative […] The post Niger Delta stakeholders unite for  inclusive, transparent PIA implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nuclear Energy Push A False Climate Solution, Says Coalition Report

As Nigeria and other African countries increasingly announce plans to embrace nuclear power in their energy mix, a coalition of civil society organisations from Africa, Europe, and Russia has released a scathing new report labelling the continent’s nuclear ambitions a ‘false climate solution.’ The report titled “The Alarming Rise of False Climate Solutions in Africa: […]

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3 w. ago Lakurawa terrorists slit children’s necks like animals in fresh Benue attacks

…Over 200 residents, IDPs, soldiers killed From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The killings in Benue State by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia have continued unabated with over 200 persons killed yesterday in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of the state. A high-ranking officer in the army also revealed that two soldiers were also killed in […] The post Lakurawa terrorists slit children’s necks like animals in fresh Benue attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lakurawa terrorists slit children’s throats in fresh Benue attacks

…Over 200 residents, IDPs, soldiers killed From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The killings in Benue State by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia have continued unabated with over 200 persons killed yesterday in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of the state. A high-ranking officer in the army also revealed that two soldiers were also killed in […] The post Lakurawa terrorists slit children’s throats in fresh Benue attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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