It takes just one person to begin the movement!
In a viral video that surfaced online on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, Mr Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, berated Charles Eyo, a Daily Trust journalist, at a press conference in Calabar, Cross River State. Mr Eyo asked Mr Fani-Kayode who was bankrolling his tour of Cross River State and other states in the South-South. Mr Kayode returned the […]
#CallOfDuty – Citizen’s Open Mic
One of the many things this pandemic has caused is the rising rate of unemployment. This was the focus of Tokunbo Afikuyomi Jr (Editor in Chief, Stears Business) and Seun Onigbinde (Director, BudgIT) discussion on today’s Call of Duty session. Missed the conversation? Catch up! On Monday, August 31, 2020 at 8pm we would begin a special weekly Call of Duty instagram […]
Election Toolkit for Religious Leaders – 5th Edition
Our 5th edition, the toolkit is designed to help religious leaders sensitize their congregations to participate in the governorship elections in Edo & Ondo states. Download the toolkit and share with a religious leader near you.
August Thursday Talks
The August edition of #ThursdayTalks held yesterday. The thought-provoking session had Leonard Ebute (Public Affairs Analyst), Dennis Amachree (Security Consultant), David Hundeyin (Journalist) & Khadijah Bello (Communications Consultant) discussed Stemming the Tide of Insecurity. Missed the conversation? Catch up here!
DisCos, Your Customers Can’t Breathe – Adeolu Adekola
The disturbing footage revealing circumstances leading to George Floyd’s death after being arrested by police outside a shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA reverberated across the world and sparked protests by the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement against incidents of police brutality and all racially motivated violence. The footage showed a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, […]
Are you Hacking the Nigeria Code?
This week, we had three FREE preview classes in preparation for “Hacking the Nigeria Code” with some of our facilitators, Zeal Akaraiwe, ‘Yemi Adamolekun and Feyi Fawehinmi. Attendees had a first-hand experience of what to expect and trust us, it was insightful! We already have participants from Abuja, Lagos, London and Joburg! The deadline for the registration […]
#CallOfDuty – Gender Justice Series
On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, Abiola Akiode-Afolabi, (Executive Director, WARDC & Legal Counsel to Monica in the OAU case) and Pelumi Olajengbesi, (Principal Partner, Pelumi Olajengbesi & Co. Law Corridor and Legal Counsel to Busola Dakolo), discussed #SGBV Allegations and Prosecution in Nigeria. What are the legal steps to take when it comes to rape? What does the law say? Find out here.
NMCG – Through the Years
Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE), Paradigm Initiative (PIN), and BudgIT will host the fourth edition of the bi-annual pan-African New Media, Citizens, and Governance Conference (NMCG) virtually on October 20 and 21, 2020.
#OndoDecides 2012 – Results Summary
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC) ONDO STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION, 2012 RESULT SUMMARY S/N CONTESTANT GENDER PARTY VOTES RECIEVED % SCORE REMARKS 1 OLUWAROTIMI ODUNAYO AKEREDOLU ESQ M ACN 143,512 22.97% 2 ADEUTI STEPHEN TAIYE M ACPN 1,806 0.29% 3 HON. ADEYEMI BOLARINWA M ANPP 1,461 0.23% 4 COMRADE OLADIMEJI TOKUMBOH ADEGOROYE M APS 751 […]
Take up the Mandate!
When we say youths are today’s leaders, we mean it! Wednesday, August 12, 2020, was International Youth Day and we couldn’t have been any prouder. We celebrate Nigerian youths and applaud their efforts in shaping the Nigeria of our dreams. We urge them to take up their mandate and champion the political process. Cheers to us!