Another Win for #OfficeOfTheCitizen
The Community Court of ECOWAS has ordered the Nigerian Government to repeal or amend its law on cybercrime to align with its obligation under Article 1 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights & the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Several journalists, bloggers and activists have been arrested and charged under these sections […]
Clash of the “Actors”!
Clash of the “actors”! Acting Chairman of the Economic and Finacial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu was suspended Tuesday, July 7th, and shortly after, Mohammed Umar was named as his replacement. Since the establishment of the EFCC in 2003 to investigate financial crimes in Nigeria, the agency has been entrenched in controversy, partly for its approach in fighting […]
#CallOfDuty – Gender Justice Series
Finally! We wrapped up the gender justice conversations with the zonal first lady representatives yesterday. Our guest was the Taraba State First Lady, Anna Darius Ishaku who gave kudos to our fantastic host, Bolanle Olukanni, for a lovely conversation. The ‘Role of a First Lady’– is it all glitz and glamour? Is there more to the role than sitting pretty […]
EdoDecides2020
As #EdoDecides gathered momentum during the week, we witnessed a heated display of powers, threats, and name-calling (even Gandollar’s babariga was not spared in the mud-slinging). It was indeed a political faceoff as Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje (APC) engaged Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike (PDP) in a battle of words. Don’t forget Ganduje used to be a member of PDP! Will […]
#FakeNews – Health and Education Budget Allocation
#StateOfEmergencyGBV
#WorldParliamentDay
Tuesday, June 30th was #WorldParliamentDay. A transparent and accountable legislature will strengthen our democracy and bridge the gap between legislators and citizens. As active citizens, it is our responsibility to demand an open & transparent National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly. Do you know who represents you? If not, find out on shineyoureye.org!
EdoDecides2020
Ghen ghen! 14 governorship candidates jostle for the highest political seat in Edo State. Vote for the candidate with these 5Cs – Competence, Character, Capacity, Compassion, and Courage. Citizens be wise! Shine your eye!!! #RSVP
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#CallOfDuty – Gender Justice Series
The conversation on Gender Justice on our ‘Call of Duty’ series continued this week with Akwa Ibom State First Lady, Martha Udom Emmanuel discussing Motherhood, Parenting, and Gender-Based Violence with our wonderful host, Bolanle Olukanni. Missed the conversation? Catch up! For the past two weeks, we’ve hosted a First Lady from each of the geo-political zones except the North East. We would host the […]