Naomi Campbell Says #EndSARS
On a special African Voices episode of #NoFilterWithNaomi, our Executive Director, ‘Yemi Adamolekun joined Femi Kuti and Isha Sesay in conversation with Naomi Campbell. They discussed #EndSARS, the future of young people in Africa and the role of political leadership. Missed it? Here’s a chance to catch up.
Tax Levy
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, said it will commence full implementation of its imposed N1,000 annual development levy on all adult residents of the state in 2021. Following closely behind, the Kogi state government hired a consultant to levy bakers for every single loaf of bread and confectionery they produce in the state. The collection […]
States with Judicial Panel of Inquiry
So far, FCT + 28 states have set up judicial panels to investigate cases of police brutality. Are you a victim of police brutality? Do you need legal support to document your evidence at the judicial panel of inquiry in your state? Contact Gavel – hello@gavel.ng
#CallYourSenator
It seems the government’s solution to every problem is rebranding. We said #EndSARS, they brought SWAT. We are saying #CancelToSocialMediaBill and they have moved from plagiarising Singapore’s Bill to wanting to emulate China’s clampdown of social media platforms. We will resist every attempt to bring back this repressive bill. So, the Minister of Information & Culture, Mr […]
#HackNGCode
The first cohort of #HackNGCode has ended and if you were a part of it, you would agree it was worthwhile. Equipped with the tools for shaping the Nigeria we want, we hope you use them moving forward. Missed the first cohort? You can register for the second cohort!
Continuous Voters’ Registration
We know…you’re tired of bad governance and you can’t wait for the off-cycle elections and the 2023 general elections to come so you can prove a point, but have you registered to vote? No? Well, INEC has announced commencement of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in the first quarter of 2021. Get ready to walk the […]
Scorecard on #5For5
80th Posthumous Birthday
Did you say prophet? Well, you’re right! It is no coincidence that the Afrobeat legend’s posthumous birthday came at a time when there’s a demand for social change in his homeland. Born on October 15, 1983, Fela Anikulapo Kuti was known for speaking against societal ills through his music. In the words of Fela, Police man go slap your […]
Nomination Gone Wrong
Lauretta Onochie, Special Assistant to President Buhari on social media, was in the news again and she was dragged by her lace front…figuratively. Apparently, she was nominated by the President as the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) National Commissioner from Delta State. Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, Senate Minority Caucus, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) kicked against […]
#NMCG2020 Postponed
In light of recent happenings in Nigeria and most importantly the need to channel all available resources towards the success of the #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality campaign in Nigeria, the New Media, Citizens and Governance Conference 2020 (#NMCG2020) has been postponed. A new date will be communicated soon. We encourage you to speak out and provide support. Thank you!