Citizens Speak Archives - Page 4 of 16 - Parliament Reports

CASER has petitioned the ICPC to take over and investigate the claims contained in the viral audio recording of bribery and corruption allegations involving EFCC, NCoS and Bobrisky Frank Tietie, Executive Director, Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER), has stated that the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) is the appropriate body to investigate serious bribery and corruption allegations involving officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and...

Igbuzor, the Executive Director of Centre LSD, has described CSOs as agents of change in Nigeria, noting their contributions to achieving independence and campaigning against military rule that led to transition to civil rule in 1999   The Founding Executive Director of the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD), Otive Igbuzor, has emphasized the critical role Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have played as agents of change in Nigeria, particularly in fostering democracy,...

In this oped, Citizen Sale Yanguruza calls on members of the national assembly to donate their September salaries to victims of the Borno flood disaster The devastating flood situation in Maiduguri continues to worsen and blemishing the welfare of millions of residents, leaving them hopeless and desperate. The crisis necessitates immediate attention and action from diverse stakeholders, including; political leaders, religious leaders, and the three arms of government to mitigate the hardships faced by the...

The African Centre for Media & Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) has decried the manhandling of journalists and other protesters by the police during the #EndBadGovernance protests across the country. The African Centre for Media & Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) has condemned the manhandling of journalists and other citizens during the nationwide protests against bad governance. A statement signed by the group’s coordinator,  Chido Onumah, condemned the nefarious attacks stating that it is an infringement on citizens’ rights....

Despite being a victim of looting and vandalism at the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests, Jigawa senator, Babangida Hussaini, assures constituents of responsive representation Senator Babangida Hussaini (APC Jigawa) has condemned the recent looting and vandalism that erupted during nationwide protests against bad governance.  In a personally signed statement released on Monday, the senator expressed dismay at the violent turn of events, particularly highlighting the damage inflicted in Jigawa State. ALSO READ: Give Tinubu more time...

Nigeria’s debt crisis calls for an urgent passage of the FRA amendment bill by the National Assembly  Nigeria’s public debt has surged dramatically, increasing from N12.8 trillion in 2015 to N87.91 trillion in 2023, representing an astonishing 585% rise, as per the National Bureau of Statistics. This debt increase, along with fluctuating forex rates and inflation, has worsened the economic challenges faced by Nigerians. According to a report by Statista.com on September 22, 2023, Nigeria...

Benue lawmaker, Rep. Teseer Ugbor, others charges Benue youth to shelve planned protest  Rep. Teseer Ugbor (APC Benue), has called on youths to distance themselves from the planned protest scheduled for August 1st, saying it is ‘ill-timed’. The representative of Kwande/Ushongo federal constituency at the National Assembly alongside the minister of water resources and sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev stated this while addressing a gathering of youths and other groups who gathered in Makurdi, the...