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CSOs allege fraud in appointment of new Accountant-General of the Federation

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* Say process hijacked by opposition parties * Urge Tinubu to ensure transparency, integrity of process by Head of Service A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) with operational areas in different states of Nigeria has alerted President to what it alleged to be a fraudulent process

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Segun Olatunji: Media bodies, CSOs refer case to National Media Ombudsman for adjudication

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 April 2024 0

The Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have resolved to refer the case of the abduction of the General Editor of FirstNews newspapers, Mr. Segun Olatunji, by soldiers to the National Media Complaints Commission (NMCC) – The National Media Ombudsman, for adjudication. The Media bodies and

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CSOs Drum Support for TCN, Fault Corruption Allegations

Ihesiulo Grace 2 April 2024 0

…commend and urge the management of TCN to remain dogged, stoic and committed in fast tracking solutions Civil Society Group For Good Governance & Allied Civil Society CSOs, stated that it important to enlighten the Public on the matter that bothers on our corporate roles as civil society organizations watching over government actions and operations and the need

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CSOs urge NASS to probe FG over $3.4billion COVID 19 loan subsidy savings

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By Haruna Salami Coalition of Civil Society Organisations ( CSOs) on Friday in Abuja , called on the National Assembly to probe the $3.4billion loan collected by the Federal Government from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in April 2020 without accountability. They also kicked against ceaseless requests for loans by the Federal Government and expeditious […]

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CSOs Refutes Ojo’s involvement with Suspended Humanitarian Minister

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Minister of Interior Transforming The Sector By Nsikak Ekpenyong The Civil Society Group for Good Governance and Allied Civil Society Organizations, on Wednesday, 10th January, 2024, at a press conference in Abuja said that the Minister of Interior, Mr Tunji Ojo, “presented a certified document from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) confirming his resignation from

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CSOs reject Tinubu’s appointment of Umoren as REC from A’ Ibom

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 31 October 2023 0

By Isaac Job A coalition of Civil Society Organizations CSOs in Nigeria have joined other groups and prominent Nigerian citizens to call on President Bola Tiinubu to immediately withdraw his appointment of Mr Etekamba Umoren as a Resident Electoral Commissioner from Akwa Ibom state. Addressing a press conference in Uyo on Monday, the Director Center […]

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CSOs hails the repositioning of SHAFDB by 44 member Nations

Ihesiulo Grace 18 October 2023 0

By Nsikak Ekpenyong In line with the renewed Hope of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Coalition of Civil Society Group CSOs, in Nigeria has hailed the transformation of Shelter Afrique into Shelter Afrique Development Bank. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the Executive Director Comrade Paul Samuelsaid the transformation promises to reshape the landscape of Africans

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CSOs Root for Woman National Assembly leadership

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2023 0

By Nsikak Ekpenyong The advocacy to give women their rightful place in politics and governance in the political scheme of things became louder yesterday as a Civil Society CSOs in partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) demanded for the position of Speakership in the 10th National Assembly. The Executive Director, Gender Strategy Advancement […]

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CSOs reject calls to arrest Nigerians expressing their disappointment over INEC’s disobedience of its own rules

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2023 0

By Nsikak Ekpenyong As the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections get underway, Civil Societies in Nigeria CSOs, on Tuesday, cautioned the All Progressives Congress, APC, to stop its verbal attacks on clergymen and other top politicians crusading for electoral transparency and integrity. Journalists reports that the reaction is coming after APC

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Attacks On Emefiele: Politicians Manipulating DSS, CSOs Kick

Ihesiulo Grace 22 December 2022 0

Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, under the aegis of Coalition of Civil Society Organisation and Youth Group, CCSGYG, yesterday, in a massive protest in Abuja, warned the Department of State Security Service, DSS, against plot to arrest and detain the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Governor Godwin Emefiele over some trump-up charges . The Department of State […]

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Over 2000 CSOs Back Emefiele’s Reforms, Hit Kazaure Over Alleged N89trn Stamp Duty Fraud

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2022 0

….blast CBN Gov’s critics, say they’re caught by reform policies …urge Nigerians to discard cheap blackmails Over 2000 Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, under the auspices of Coalition of Civil Society Organizations on Good Governance, CCSGG, Thursday, blasted critics of the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, on lies and founded

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CSOs hold Night Of Tribute in honor of late Innocent Chukwuma

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2021 0

Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and friends of Innocent Chukwuma in Enugu State held a Night of Tributes in honour of their friend and colleague, the late Mr. Innocent Chukwuma, who passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Lagos. The event, which was organized by the Centre For Memories (Ncheta Ndigbo), in collaboration with, […]

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Women in politics: Coalition submits proposal to NASS for increased participation

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2020 0

Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja A Coalition made up of 71 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have submitted a memorandum to the National Assembly seeking for more women participation in politics in Nigeria. The memorandum is seeking the amendment of some sections of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria as amended to introduce proportional representation. […]

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Insecurity: Don’t Listen to Naysayers, CSOs Tell FG

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2020 0

A rights group, Conference of Civil Society for Peace, Security and National Development has cautioned the Federal government against listening to individuals and groups calling for the removal of the security chiefs in the country saying doing so could relapse efforts made in the war against insurgency. The CSOs at a press conference held in […]

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CSOs Fault Allegations of Fraud Against Perm Sec

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2020 0

Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) and other Allied Civil Society Groups have faulted the allegations of fraud and maladministration brought against the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Dr Mohammed Bello, saying the allegations were made in bad light. The CSOs however, praised the Head of Civil Service of the Federation […]

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Minister: Religious centres will only be reopened in FCT when…

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2020 0

The Minister of the FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has explained that religious centres will only be opened in nation’s Capital when medical experts and the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 are convinced on the improvement recorded in the Territory as regards efforts put in place to curtail the spread of COVID-19. He gave this […]

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Covid-19 palliatives: CSOs faults distribution pattern, seek increased sensitisation, testing

Ihesiulo Grace 13 April 2020 0

A coalition of civil society organisations in Lagos State have faulted the method the state government was adopting in the distribution of the Covid-19 palliatives across the state, saying that it had failed to achieve the desired objective. According to the group made up of several civil society groups and organisations, the current sharing pattern […]

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CSOs clash in Abuja over Sowore, others

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2019 0

Civil society organisations, (CSOs) have clashed in Abuja over calls for the enforcement of the human rights of Omoyele Sowore, the convener of RevolutionNow Movement, and other citizens unlawfully detained by the Department of State Services, DSS. The state of confusion created in the streets during the clash left several people injured and hospitalised. Sowore: […]

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2019: 11 parties, 5 CSO’s allign to unseat Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2018 0

…They’re paper weight without political clout- APC spokesman Ahead of 2019 general elections, 11 political parties and five Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have formed a new coalition to unseat President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Vice Chairman of the coalition and Chairman of National Rescue Movement (NRM), Senator Saidu

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June 12: Obaseki hails Abiola, CSOs, others, sacrifices; lauds FG

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2018 0

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has hailed the federal government’s decision to recognise the presumed winner of the 1993 presidential election, the late Chief Moshood Abiola, noting that the gesture restores hope in democratic ideals. In a statement, the governor said that the declaration is a turning point in Nigeria’s history as it recognises […]