Buhari’s Promise and the Countdown to May 29
Dear Active Citizen, On May 3rd, the world celebrated World Press Freedom Day. But in Nigeria, journalists are facing a lot of challenges that are hindering their ability to do their jobs effectively.
Why the Census Should Be Postponed
Dear Active Citizen, In less than a week, 2 million officials and enumerators are supposed to be involved in the 2023 Population and Housing Census. But, are they trained? We have no idea! It’s like inviting your whole extended family to your house and realizing you forgot to clean up and cook for them.
Election Fiasco in Adamawa: A Comedy of Errors
Dear Active Citizen, We had the 9th year commemoration of the abduction of the Chibok Girls last Friday, April 14th, with the press conference by the Chibok community in Abuja, where they called on the Borno State government to release the 14 girls in their custody.
#BringBackOurGirls 9 Years Later
Dear Active Citizen, As we mark the ninth anniversary of the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Government Secondary School, Chibok today, our hearts remain broken. President Buhari’s administration has failed to close this shameful chapter in our country’s history despite promises. According to the last report in October 2022, 96 girls are still missing.
9 Years Later: Where are the Chibok Girls?
Dear Active Citizen, We write to you today to draw attention to the plight of the Chibok Girls, who were kidnapped by the Boko Haram terrorist group in Nigeria on April 14th, 2014. It has been almost 9 years since their abduction, and yet, 96 girls are still missing and being held captive by the […]
From Bahd Guy to Good Governance!
Dear Active Citizen, Have you heard of Folarin Falana, aka Falz the Bahd Guy? He’s a conscious musician. He got it from his Dad, Femi Falana, SAN, a human rights lawyer, and he’s using his music to demand good governance and social justice in Nigeria.
Office of the Citizen & the 2023 Elections: Insights From Femi Falana, Seun Onigbinde, and More
Dear Active Citizen, This month’s #ThursdayTalks was a thought-provoking and intense conversation that discussed the recent elections in Nigeria. The speakers talked about the disappointment and frustration many people felt due to the outcome of the elections. However, they emphasized the importance of not letting these emotions overwhelm us but instead focus on healthy adaptive […]
Ready to Practice?
Dear Active Citizen, We have an excellent lineup of speakers who will share their insights and experiences on the theme for this month’s Thursday Talks. Confirmed speakers are Femi Falana (SAN), Seun Onigbinde, Ibrahim Faruk, Inibehe Effiong and Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri. Our moderator for the evening will be the Broadcast Journalist, Kimberly Nwachukwu.
Gubernatorial Result Update!
Dear Active Citizen, The Governorship and State House of Assembly election dates are over, but the drama hasn’t ended! The APC is in the lead with 15 states, while the PDP has managed to cling onto 9 states. Even the NNPP and LP managed to snag a state each! But wait, there’s more! Two state […]
#EnoughIsEnough2023: Lagos to the World!
Dear Active Citizen, For Lagos voters, we are gearing up to be your trusty sidekick throughout the entire voting process tomorrow! Our team of highly trained operators will be available 24/7 to help you with any issues you may face. 💪