Civil Society – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:07:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Civil Society – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Civil Group Slams DSS For Freezing Bank Account Ahead of Nationwide Protest https://www.theinfostride.com/civil-group-slams-dss-for-freezing-bank-account-ahead-of-nationwide-protest/ https://www.theinfostride.com/civil-group-slams-dss-for-freezing-bank-account-ahead-of-nationwide-protest/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=385318 A Civil society organization, The Take-It-Back Movement, has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of instructing the freezing of its bank account with a first-generation bank. The group claims the action is a response to its involvement in the forthcoming nationwide protest. In a post on its X handle on Friday, the organization described [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/civil-group-slams-dss-for-freezing-bank-account-ahead-of-nationwide-protest/feed/ 0 Niger State Govt Partners with Civil Society, Media, and Security Agencies to Combat Gender-Based Violence https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-state-govt-partners-with-civil-society-media-and-security-agencies-to-combat-gender-based-violence/ https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-state-govt-partners-with-civil-society-media-and-security-agencies-to-combat-gender-based-violence/#respond Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:00:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381019 The Niger State Government has announced its readiness to collaborate with civil society organizations, media, and security agencies to tackle the menace of gender-based violence (GBV) in the state. This initiative is supported by a robust legal, policy, and institutional framework. Mary Yisa, the Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics at the Niger State Ministry [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-state-govt-partners-with-civil-society-media-and-security-agencies-to-combat-gender-based-violence/feed/ 0 Civil Society Coalition Urges Peter Obi to Respect Election Outcome https://www.theinfostride.com/civil-society-coalition-urges-peter-obi-to-respect-election-outcome/ https://www.theinfostride.com/civil-society-coalition-urges-peter-obi-to-respect-election-outcome/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 19:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380135 A coalition of civil society organizations, under the auspices of the Middle-Belt Pan Nigerian Forum, has called on the Labour Party candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, to respect the outcome of the 2023 Nigerian general elections and move on. The coalition’s statement follows Obi’s repeated criticisms of the 2023 presidential election results. On Saturday, reacting to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/civil-society-coalition-urges-peter-obi-to-respect-election-outcome/feed/ 0 Club House Invasion in Ibadan: Group condemns EFCC, calls for caution https://www.theinfostride.com/club-house-invasion-in-ibadan-group-condemns-efcc-calls-for-caution/ Sun, 19 Jan 2020 13:40:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=245407 A Civil Society Organisation, Justice For All Nations (JFAN) has condemned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives’ invasion a club in Ibadan, Oyo State. The group opined the move is capable of collapsing business activities in the city. In a release issued on Sunday, and signed by its Coordinator, Dr. Dada Popoola, JFAN, [...]

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]]> Ogun Governorship: Group demands Oshiomole’s resignation, ask Buhari to call Osinbajo to order https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-governorship-group-demands-oshiomoles-resignation-ask-buhari-to-call-osinbajo-to-order/ Sat, 06 Oct 2018 17:11:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=217980 A coalition of Civil Society groups, known as the Pro-Democracy Alliance has demanded for the immediate resignation of Comrade Adams Oshiomole, as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as it also asked on President Muhammadu Buhari to call Vice Yemi Osinbajo to order, over what the group described as their ‘undemocratic’ roles [...]

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]]> River Niger Flooding: ENetSuD joins the call for relocation of Kwarans https://www.theinfostride.com/river-niger-flooding-enetsud-joins-the-call-for-relocation-of-kwarans/ Sun, 02 Sep 2018 05:08:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214852 …charges government on adequate disaster management mechanisms Elites Network for Sustainable Development (ENetSuD), a Kwara-based Civil Society Organisation (CSO), said she has found it highly necessary to join the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) and the Kwara state government in the call for immediate relocation of residents of communities in Kwara state along the banks [...]

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]]> Saraki’s Statement at a World Press Conference held at the National Assembly Complex on August 8, 2018 https://www.theinfostride.com/sarakis-statement-at-a-world-press-conference-held-at-the-national-assembly-complex-on-august-8-2018/ Wed, 08 Aug 2018 20:33:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=212978 STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, HIS EXCELLENCY (DR.) ABUBAKAR BUKOLA SARAKI, CON, AT A WORLD PRESS CONFERENCE HELD AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2018. 1. It is a matter of record that yesterday, lawmakers and staff of the National Assembly were prevented from entering the National Assembly Complex by [...]

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]]> Group cautions Governors Ortom and Fayose over Benue Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/group-cautions-governors-ortom-and-fayose-over-benue-crisis/ Sat, 13 Jan 2018 21:51:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196257 The Coalition of Civil Society Groups Against Terrorism in Nigeria, has expressed concern, over the largely negative impression, being promoted by a section of Nigerians, particularly in the Social Media, which is aimed at criminalizing the Fulani ethnic group in the country, through their generalization of the odious “Fulani herdsmen” colloration. The group in a [...]

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]]> Opinion: Nigerian Army’s Journey of Great Strides in the Eyes of Observers – Odeyemi Oladimeji https://www.theinfostride.com/opinion-nigerian-armys-journey-of-great-strides-in-the-eyes-of-observers-odeyemi-oladimeji/ Fri, 12 Jan 2018 17:37:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=195987 Celebrating our Gallant Soldiers — While we all are asleep, these Heroes are Awake, making sure we all sleep very soundly. A critical look at the Nigerian Army and the war against Terror Many will undoubtedly recall that the Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, upon inauguration, made it clear where his priorities lie — Winning the [...]

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]]> Saraki, Senate, Move to Tackle Drug and Substance Abuse Across the Nation https://www.theinfostride.com/saraki-senate-move-to-tackle-drug-and-substance-abuse-across-the-nation/ Sun, 17 Dec 2017 19:49:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=193145 Following the Senate’s resolution in October on the state of drug and substance abuse around the nation, the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, and his colleagues in the Upper Chamber of the legislature have moved to address the widespread use of drugs and other illegal substances through a stakeholder roundtable with state governments, local [...]

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]]> 4 Factors that Show the Growth of the African Economy https://www.theinfostride.com/4-factors-that-show-the-growth-of-the-african-economy/ Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:32:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=150579 If we look at global headlines, it’s easy to conclude that much of the continent is still marred by internal strife and political uncertainty. But these headlines don’t tell the full story, as the African continent is currently experiencing unprecedented growth due to many factors. There are plenty of promising trends that should stimulate interest [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki Speaks on Nutrition, Breastfeeding at the CS-SUNN Stakeholders’ Meeting in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-speaks-on-nutrition-breastfeeding-at-the-cs-sunn-stakeholders-meeting-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-speaks-on-nutrition-breastfeeding-at-the-cs-sunn-stakeholders-meeting-in-abuja/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2016 20:55:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=139658 The wife of the Senate President, and the President and Founder of Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Her Excellency Mrs. Toyin Saraki, on August 3rd, 2016 Chaired a high level nutrition stakeholders meeting to commemorate World Breastfeeding Week 2016 with the theme “Breastfeeding a Key to Sustainable Development.” The event which was organized by Civil Society Scaling-up [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-speaks-on-nutrition-breastfeeding-at-the-cs-sunn-stakeholders-meeting-in-abuja/feed/ 1 Civil Society in Osun State drags Governor Aregbesola before UN, ECOWAS, UK, US over alleged Repeal of Democratic System in L.G. https://www.theinfostride.com/civil-society-in-osun-state-drags-governor-aregbesola-before-un-ecowas-uk-us-over-alleged-repeal-of-democratic-system-in-l-g/ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 12:39:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=136476 A Civil Society Organization (CSO) based in Osun State, the Civil Societies Coalition for the Emancipation of Osun State (CSCEOS) has dragged the State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola before the United Nations (UN), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), United Kingdom (UK), United State of America (USA) over alleged repeal of democratic system in the [...]

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]]> CEO Forum: Africa has the resources to handle its economy https://www.theinfostride.com/ceo-forum-africa-has-the-resources-to-handle-its-economy/ Sat, 26 Mar 2016 11:00:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123981 On the second day of the Africa CEO Forum, speakers on various panels shared their belief that Africa has the necessary tools to develop by making use of its own resources. The continent thus possesses the means to take back its future into its own hands. Pierre-Antoine Balum, Partner and Africa Advisor at PWC, whilst [...]

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]]> Ekiti APC To Sue Governor Fayose Over Misappropriation of State Funds https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-apc-to-sue-governor-fayose-over-misappropriation-of-state-funds/ Fri, 25 Dec 2015 10:19:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115272 Ekiti State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday, indicated its resolve to drag Governor Ayodele Fayose to Court for what it termed “reckless manner in which state funds are spent”. The opposition party said the governor would explain his fabricated figures on the state’s debts, which it said was aimed at deceiving the people and [...]

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]]> Nigerians Urged To Offer Vital Information To Enhance Peace Building And Security https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-urged-to-offer-vital-information-to-enhance-peace-building-and-security/ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 09:04:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114994 Peace and Security Forum (PSF) urged Nigerians to be willing and open to offer vital information for use which will strengthen the institutions and operations in a manner and way to boost peace and security in the country. The Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Prof. Oshita O. Oshita, gave the charge when [...]

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]]> South Africa urged to screen Emmy-winning Marikana Massacre Film https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-urged-to-screen-emmy-winning-marikana-massacre-film/ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 20:24:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108933 South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) have been urged by activisits and the civil society to broadcast a documentary depicting the Marikana massacre of 2012 on public television. At least 44 people were killed during strikes at the Lonmin Plantinum mines in the Northwest province in South Africa. Thirty-four were murdered on a single day when [...]

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]]> We Are Yet To Be Informed Officially Of Audu’s Death – INEC https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-yet-to-be-informed-officially-of-audus-death-inec/ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:26:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108535 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) claims it is not aware of the death of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in last Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Kogi state, Prince Abubakar Audu. According to reports, APC is yet to officially inform INEC or make any request as to whether to be granted some [...]

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]]> Civil Society Groups Ask President Buhari To Sack CCT Chair Over Corruption Allegations https://www.theinfostride.com/civil-society-groups-ask-president-buhari-to-sack-cct-chair-over-corruption-allegations/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 12:31:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107533 A coalition of civil society organisations led by the Save Nigeria Group (SNG), on Monday called on the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Mr. Danladi Umar, to resign his position as the chairman of the tribunal over corruption allegation. The groups made up of SNG, ‎Northern Youth Democratic Movement and Arewa Voters Assembly, also [...]

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]]> Corruption: EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Lamorde Charges Women To Be Change Agents https://www.theinfostride.com/corruption-efcc-chairman-ibrahim-lamorde-charges-women-to-be-change-agents/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 22:47:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100717 Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde has stressed the need for women to be agents of change by being actively involved in the war against corruption, with a view to building Nigeria of our dream. He made the call at the EFCC Zonal Anti-Corruption Sensitisation Workshop for Women Civil Society and Community-Based [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > SANs Hail NLC Over Anti-corruption Campaign, Differ On Death Penalty For Looters https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-sans-hail-nlc-over-anti-corruption-campaign-differ-on-death-penalty-for-looters/ Sat, 12 Sep 2015 13:30:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-sans-hail-nlc-over-anti-corruption-campaign-differ-on-death-penalty-for-looters/ Senior lawyers in the country have hailed Nigerian workers and the Civil Society for holding a rally in support of the Federal Government’s ongoing anti-corruption crusade. They, however, differed in the call for capital punishment for convicted looters of the public treasury. Chief Ladi Williams (SAN), who hailed the action of the workers, said the [...]

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