Godsgift Onyedinefu Thirty-nine Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have frowned at the decision of the National Assembly to drop off legislative activities at a time when its role is more critical than ever before, describing it as ill-timed and illogical. The groups said prior to the ongoing vacation, the lawmakers were conducting
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COVID-19: 38 CSOs Decry Gross Disregard of Preventive Guidelines by Citizens, Security Agents
*Extortion of citizens by security operatives Godsgift Onyedinefu Thirty eight civil society organizations have decried the growing apathy to the dangers posed by Covid-19 and the attendant disregard for preventive guidelines by Nigerians including security agents enforcing the measures, which they said is leading to rising infection cases. In a statement signed
COVID-19: 38 CSOs Decry Rising Cases of Sexual Violence in North Central
Godsgift Onyedinefu Despite public outcry against menace of gender based abuse, 38 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and groups have decried rising cases of sexual violence in North Central states in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The CSOs said incidents of rape and other sexual and gender-based crimes multiplied across
Shia Massacre: All Officers Involved Must Face Immediate Prosecution at ICC–CSOs
•Says gross human rights violations committed under President Buhari, Army Chief Buratai Jude Johnson Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria have called to the Nigerian Government to respond with immediate effects to the International Criminal Court (ICC) concerning this gruesome crimeagainst humanity. The CSOs at a press Conference in Abuja
Time for Africa to Look Beyond COVID-19 Pandemic Outbreak–CSOs
•Calls for focus on the economy, research Senator Iroegbu A group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called for a better approach in handling various sectors of Africa's economy than just focusing on the outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic. The CSOs made the call during a virtual meeting themed: 'Civil Society and COVID-19:
CSOs Urge Police, Government to Treat Sexual Violence as Security Threat
•Encourage the public to utilize the only functional Police Gender Desk in Plateau State Senator Iroegbu The Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) working in the area of security, justice sector and human rights have called on the Federal and State governments as well as the Nigerian Police Force to treat the
Policy Brief: The Role of Communications In Preventing Violent Extremism
How can civil society and governments use communications campaigns to reach target audiences? By Isel Van Zyl Activities designed to prevent violent extremism in Africa aim at addressing the drivers of violence in communities and regions. However, given challenges like the inaccessibility of rural communities and a lack of participation by
EU-British Council launches €13.5m ACT Programme for CSOs in Nigeria
Maureen Okpe and Miracle Eno To ensure an accountable and democratic government, the European Union (EU) British Council has stressed the need to invest in, and engage with Civil Society Organisations (CSO's), saying their contributions to sustainable development in any country cannot be over emphasised. To this end, the Council on Tuesday,
Over 100 CSOs tackle iNGOs ‘undermining Nigeria’s sovereignty’
The Coalition of Civil Society for Good Governance and Change Initiative, an umbrella body of over 100 civil society groups in Nigeria has taken a stand against International NGOs and individuals allegedly undermining the sovereignty of Nigeria. This was disclosed by the President, Comrade Okpokwu Ogenyi at a one day
Community Policing: IGP seeks cooperation of NGOs, CSOs, others
Godsgift Onyedinefu and Nosa Enobhayisobo The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu, has called for the support and cooperation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Human Right Groups and other critical stakeholders to achieve effective and efficient as well as community policing in the country Adamu made this