International Women’s Day 2013
International Women’s Day was on Friday, March 8th and the Anglican Church celebrated ‘Mothering Sunday‘ on Sunday, March 10th. To the fabulous women that serve on EiE’s Board (Bisola & Hadeeza); that run its member organisations (Amy, Toyosi, Nanre & Fadekemi); our celebrity partners (Omotola, Stella, Lami, Sasha, Omawumi, Omoni, Ufoma, TY Bello, Nse, Kate & […]
Fuelling Poverty (video) 2012
According to Premium Times, the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) had declined permission for Ishaya Bako to air and distribute the 30 minute documentary. The reason given was that the contents “are highly provocative and likely to incite or encourage public disorder and undermine national security.” We encourage people to show them in small […]
Interim Statement on the Edo State Gubernatorial Election
Nigerian Civil Society Election Situation Room commends the people of Edo State for coming out to vote in the 14 July 2012 gubernatorial election in the state. The zeal with which they participated in the election demonstrates the desire of the people of the State to elect their leaders through a free and fair election. […]
Press Release: Right To Know (R2K) Translates The Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) 2011
Press Release: Right To Know (R2K) Translates The Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) 2011 And Other Educational Publications Into Hausa Language; Other Translations To Follow Shortly 15 March 2012; Abuja As part of its on-going public enlightenment campaign on the FOI Act 2011, The Right to Know Initiative (R2K) and the Open Society Justice Initiative, […]
Official Press Statement of INEC on the Supreme Court Judgment of January 27th, 2012, on the tenure of five governors and dates of new elections
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: President Jonathan Condoles with Channels TV, Others on Kano Incident
President Jonathan Condoles with Channels TV, Others on Kano Incident President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed his condolences to all victims, including the management and staff of Channels Television, following the multiple bomb blasts and acts of violence which rocked the city of Kano on Friday, in which seven persons were confirmed dead and others wounded. […]
Public Statement On Pattern Of Demolition Of Human Settlements By Public Authorities – NHRC
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Public Statement On Pattern Of Demolition Of Human Settlements By Public Authorities – NHRC
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INEC Reschedules 2011 General Elections
Yesterday, the Independent National Electoral Commission announced the rescheduling of the 2011 National Assembly (Senate and House of Representatives) elections from April 2nd to April 4th 2011 due to late arrival of result sheets. Since that announcement, several representations have been made to the Commission urging it to consult more widely and to ensure that […]