Human Rights Day
On Thursday, December 10th, Nigeria joined the rest of the globe to mark #HumanRightsDay while our freedom of speech, assembly & association continue to be under threat. Amidst the unabated attacks on the media and the hot air coming from the security agencies which has forced many into self-censorship, we celebrate individuals and organizations who have, through their time and […]
#EndSARS
It has been over 7 weeks since the #LekkiMassacre. Have things changed? Well, there’s more awareness of the problems, but the police are still resisting. Have all the demands been met? No. A tricycle driver was reportedly shot and killed by a police officer at Rukpokwu in Port Harcourt over N100 bribe. How many more people need […]
#GhanaDecided
On Monday, December 7, 2020, Ghanaians took to the polls to elect their president, an exercise that led to the re-election of President Nana Akufo-Addo who won by a slim margin, securing 51.59% of the total votes cast. The opposition candidate, John Mahama rejected as “fraudulent” the results of the elections and vows to “take all legitimate steps to reverse this tragedy […]
Weekly Updates on the #EndSARS Judicial Panels of Inquiry – No. 6
This reporting week witnessed more petitioners approaching the Panels with evidence of their horrid experiences with officers of the law who abused and tortured them leaving some with permanent injuries, and some dead. The Judicial Panels in some of the states have remained consistent in holding their weekly sittings and listening to petitioners despite the […]
Don’t fit in when you’re meant to stand out.
Dear Active Citizen,Problem no dey finish oh…at least, not in a country like ours.The weekend is upon us. Go to the gym/spa, visit friends and loved ones or simply turn up at that event you were invited to?? (observing COVID-19 protocols, of course!)While we continue to demand good governance, my brother, … my sister, … […]
#OrangeTheWorld
Excited about 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence? We are! Join us on Sunday, December 6th at 3pm, for a special #GenderJustice conversation with Nigerian First Ladies. It will air on #RubbinMinds with hosts, Ebuka Uchendu and Bolanle Olukanni on Channels TV. Don’t miss out…
Bye-Elections
You!…yes, you! Are you part of the sọrọ sókè generation by mouth? Well, here’s your opportunity to “talk and do.” INEC will conduct bye-elections tomorrow, December 5th in 6 senatorial districts & 15 state constituencies cutting across 35 LGAs in Lagos, Imo, Bayelsa, Enugu, Cross River, Plateau, Kogi, Bauchi, Zamfara, Katsina and Borno. Sọrọ sókè with your vote! […]
Achieve fame and all is forgiven – Chuba Ezekwesili
Here’s a guide to achieving this fame which will absolve you from ever speaking up. First step – chase international fame. If you chase international fame, we’ll stan for you. Even if you say nothing about our plight or about #EndSARS, we’ll excuse your silence. After all, you’re doing us proud by repping us internationally. […]
We Move! – Aisha Yesufu
First of all, I would like to say that may the souls of all our #EndSars soldiers we have lost in this fight rest in peace and may healing come to Nigeria. It is very important for us all to look at the question and ask ourselves “how did we get here?” And I’m going […]
Thank you! Help Nigerians Sọ̀rọ̀ Sókè!
Dear Active Citizen, Thank you for your commitment to instituting good governance in Nigeria. EiE’s #OfficeOfTheCitizen radio programme is live in 27 states! The weekly call-in programme is aimed at educating citizens on how to combat misinformation related to COVID-19; track palliatives; raise awareness about social media regulation and amplify the activities of the judicial panels of inquiry […]