…Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub, EU-SDGN EOH, SERAP maintained that civil society observers recorded 323 electoral offences across 726 polling units observed as of noon on election day. The breakdown includes 103 cases of vote trading, 28 cases of inducement of polling and security officials, 31 cases of…

…by the EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub, saying civil society observers recorded 323 electoral offences and irregularities across 726 polling units observed as of noon on Saturday. The organisation quoted the observers as saying the incidents included 103 cases of vote trading, 28…

Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has commended the peaceful conduct of the Osun State governorship election, despite the charged atmosphere that preceded the poll. The group said voters turned out early and demonstrated their commitment to exercising their civic rights and participating in the democratic process. S…

…is functioning normally,” HURIWA said. The organisation urged political parties, civil society groups, the media and Nigerians to reject the normalisation of vote-buying and expose attempts to commercialise the ballot. It warned that the 2027 elections must not become “an auction in which the highest bidder purchases t…

…scrutiny of security arrangements for the election, with various political and civil society groups urging security agencies to remain apolitical and protect the integrity of the voting process. The ICC further urged INEC to ensure that all stages of the election, from accreditation and voting to collation and declarat…

…receive priority under his administration, with traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, vigilantes and other stakeholders to be integrated into the command's security architecture.He disclosed that the Plateau Command had received additional security assets from the Force Headquarters, inclu…

Civil society organisations and other stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to make public the Memorandum of Understanding reportedly signed with Brazilian meat-processing company JBS over its proposed $2.5bn investment in Nigeria. The stakeholders said access to the agreement was necessary to enable Nigerians…

…race and political influence," Dr. Okolo added.The group called on Nigerian lawmakers, civil society groups, and African stakeholders to open formal conversations about strengthening home-grown judicial institutions.PAYDN also announced that it plans to work with Nigeria's delegation at the next extraordinary session o…

…and credible basis for his abduction and detention,” he said. The party also urged INEC, civil society organisations and election observers to monitor developments in Ijesaland closely, warning that the arrests may be “connected to an attempt to create an environment conducive to electoral manipulation” ahead of the po…

…confronting our nation require partnership. Faith communities, traditional institutions, civil society, the private sector and citizens all have indispensable roles to play in promoting peace, strengthening social cohesion and advancing national development. Constructive engagement between Government and these institut…

…government institutions, security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders and civil society organisations. She added, “The Action Plan is the outcome of years of consultations, technical reviews and stakeholder engagements that began in 2024. “The document localises Nigeria’s commitment to the United Nations Se…

…would expose participants to policymakers, democratic institutions, academics and civil society leaders while equipping them with values rooted in ethics, constitutionalism and evidence-based leadership. On his part, House spokesman, Akin Rotimi, described the fellowship as a strategic investment in Nigeria’s democrati…

…probe panel.” In a separate interview with our correspondent, the Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, Ibrahim Rafsanjani, said the PFIPC scandal raised fundamental questions about the integrity of Nigeria’s public institutions, budgeting system, security architecture and presidential bureaucr…

…of Nigeria.The Nigerian government has faced sustained criticism from religious groups, civil society organisations, and foreign governments over its handling of violence in the Middle Belt, with many arguing that security deployments and prosecutions have fallen far short of what the scale of the crisis demands.Legit.…

…there are worries about its negative impact on the rule of law. Some senior lawyers and Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, told Sunday Vanguard that the trend must be stopped, while judges found enabling such should be sanctioned by the National Judicial Council (NJC). Speaking extensively on the matter, they cautioned…

…the contributions and sacrifices of community leaders, traditional rulers, the clergy, Civil Society Organizations, security agencies, government representatives and the militant leaders themselves, who eventually agreed with us to dialogue and embraced the amnesty. In a nutshell, Jonathan is economical with the truth…

…the process. The REC commended traditional rulers, political leaders, security agencies, civil society organisations, youth and women groups, community leaders and members of the media for attending the meeting despite the short notice. He urged traditional rulers to sensitise their subjects on the exercise, while call…

…are expected to have demonstrated exceptional leadership in public service, business, civil society or other fields, with verifiable records of integrity, accountability, discipline, respect for the rule of law and measurable impact on society. The Foundation said particular consideration would be given to nominees who…

…and has vowed to continue them despite pushback from affected residents, lawmakers and civil society groups. The Senate had in December 2024 asked the Federal Capital Development Authority to halt further demolitions except those ordered by courts of competent jurisdiction, following the outcry that trailed the exercis…

…government at all levels, healthcare providers, educational institutions, employers, civil society organisations, researchers and the media.She also urged policymakers to create healthier food environments, strengthen nutrition education, expand access to preventive healthcare services and support programmes that encou…

…appealed to motorists, commuters, transport operators, corporate organisations and civil society groups to make responsible use of the channels, saying public participation is critical to safer roads and a more efficient transportation system in Lagos. The post LASTMA opens physical complaint centre appeared first on V…

Environmental experts, academics, traditional rulers and civil society stakeholders on Tuesday warned the Federal Government against indiscriminate exploration of solid minerals in the rush to meet global energy transition demands, cautioning that weak governance could trigger fresh insecurity, environmental degradatio…

…disclosed that a public hearing on the bill drew wide support from health professionals, civil society groups and members of the public. He linked the legislation to a rise in cases involving fake and unqualified practitioners, which he said had resulted in wrong diagnoses, poor treatment outcomes, avoidable deaths and…

…peace and security across ECOWAS member states by supporting media organisations, civil society groups and other stakeholders combating disinformation.

…reports that the death of Mbaya has sparked outrage in Jos, with residents and civil society groups calling for justice and renewed action against mob violence across Plateau State. The post Mob torture: Police arrest four over death of Jos model, hunt two others appeared first on Vanguard News.