Sọ̀rọ̀ Sókè!!!
From #EndSARS to #EndSWAT What’s that biblical parable again? The one about putting old wine in new wine skin. Shebi the Bible said it will burst, abi? Toh! Nigerians are spending days and nights on the streets under harsh conditions, protesting against police brutality and demanding an end to SARS but what did they get instead? A mere […]
Scorecard on #5For5
80th Posthumous Birthday
Did you say prophet? Well, you’re right! It is no coincidence that the Afrobeat legend’s posthumous birthday came at a time when there’s a demand for social change in his homeland. Born on October 15, 1983, Fela Anikulapo Kuti was known for speaking against societal ills through his music. In the words of Fela, Police man go slap your […]
Nomination Gone Wrong
Lauretta Onochie, Special Assistant to President Buhari on social media, was in the news again and she was dragged by her lace front…figuratively. Apparently, she was nominated by the President as the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) National Commissioner from Delta State. Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, Senate Minority Caucus, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) kicked against […]
#NMCG2020 Postponed
In light of recent happenings in Nigeria and most importantly the need to channel all available resources towards the success of the #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality campaign in Nigeria, the New Media, Citizens and Governance Conference 2020 (#NMCG2020) has been postponed. A new date will be communicated soon. We encourage you to speak out and provide support. Thank you!