Congratulations Nigerians!
Dear Active Citizen, Who said our voices don’t count? The President has finally signed the Electoral Amendment Bill, 2022, into law yesterday, Friday, February 25th. This is a win for all Nigerians, as we believe integrity will be restored to our electoral system. But after the celebration comes hard work and all hands must be on deck. If you have […]
Mr. President, Do What’s Right!
Dear Active Citizen, One of the most important roles of a democratic president is to protect, sustain and deepen democratic institutions and governance. That is why we must continue to spotlight the Electoral Bill, 2022, until the President signs it into law. On January 31st, the National Assembly transmitted the Electoral Bill to the President for assent after expeditiously reworking the bill to meet […]
#SignTheElectoralBill
Dear Active Citizen, How are you doing? Seriously, how are you doing with all that’s happening in Nigeria? Fuel scarcity, rising insecurity, inflation, ASUU strike and the drama with the Electoral Bill. While it is tiring, we cannot give up now. The 2021 Electoral Bill, if signed into law, can be that turning point for democracy in Nigeria […]
Make Naija Work
Dear Active Citizen, It is exciting that the first newsletter we are sharing this year is in the month of love. We missed you and love you dearly. We understand that the recent Valentine’s Day celebration was experienced with diverse emotions. Some received paranran and expensive gifts, while others were either part of the awwn awwn gang or […]
We Are The Change We Seek!
Welcome to the new year and another chapter of great insights and taking progressive steps towards achieving the Nigeria of our dreams. 2022 has begun in earnest, beckoning us to shed the temporary cloak of festivities and tackle pertinent national issues.
Celebrating Our Little Wins!!!
In response to one of the #EndSARS 5 for 5 demands, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a salary increase for police officers by 20%. Fam! Our struggles for a better Nigeria will not be in vain. We are making significant progress. Let’s keep the pressure on! To improve the criminal justice system, revamping the Nigeria Police force for true service […]
Shine Your Eye!
Dear Active Citizen, The President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, in a paper presented at the First Distinguished Parliamentarians Lecture Series organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies in Abuja has revealed the salaries and emoluments of members of the National Assembly to the public. According to him: “The average office running cost for a senator is about ₦13 million while that of a […]
Seeking Justice and Reconciliation
Dear Friend, As of December 5, 2021, Judicial Panels of Inquiry in 27 states have concluded sittings, 2 states have suspended sittings and 7 states have not set up their respective panels. Sitting is currently ongoing in the F.C.T. Out of the 27 states that have concluded sittings, only 15 states have publicly presented reports to their respective state governments. Of the 15 states, only 4 states’ reports are available to the public.
Get Involved!
Completing the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) process is a demonstration of your intention to participate in the elections! However, when intent is not converted to action on Election Day, the results can be far reaching.
We Are All We Have!!
Dear Friend! As we mark the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which runs between the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25th) and International Human Rights Day (December 10th), we must not forget that Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) is a silent pandemic in Nigeria. Stigmatisation and Victim-blaming have stifled generations of girls and women. Enough is enough!