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FCT Elections: Civil society group alleges widespread vote-buying

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Alleges ₦10,000 traded per vote The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has alleged that votes were traded for as much as ₦10,000 during Saturday’s 2026 Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, co-convener Celestine Odo said that although the elections were largely peaceful, observers recorded widespread vote buying and delays in the start of voting across several polling units. According to him, reports from observers indicated open vote trading in parts of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), particularly at polling units in Gidan Mangoro Ward, where…

“Ex-INEC Chair’s ambassadorial nomination raises morality question” – CSO

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has decried the nomination of former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as an ambassador by President Bola Tinubu. The group, in a statement issued by its Convener, Yunusa Ya’u yesterday in Abuja, said Yakubu’s nomination raises serious questions about propriety, public morality and the long-term integrity of Nigeria’s electoral system. Highlighting reasons for considering the nomination as inappropriate, it said that it would undermine public trust in the electoral process. The group also said that the nomination was…

CSO urges DSS, Police to arrest Amaechi over ‘revolution, bloodshed’ remark

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Coalition for the Defence of Nigeria’s Democracy (CDND) has called for the arrest of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over comments it described as inciting violence and threatening national stability. Speaking at an event in Abuja, Amaechi reportedly urged Nigerians to “take their fate into their own hands” to stop President Tinubu in 2027, adding that “no revolution succeeds without blood”. CDND’s president, Dr. Rufus Obadiah, likened Amaechi’s remarks to the separatist rhetoric of Nnamdi Kanu, accusing him of stoking insurrection as a political strategy. The group criticised…

Arewa stakeholders demand resignation of NNPCL Boss, Mele Kyari after attaining mandatory retirement age

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Vow to shut down Abuja office The Arewa Accountability Network has called for the immediate resignation of Mele Kolo Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), citing his attainment of the mandatory retirement age. In an issued statement signed by its coordinator, Samuel Audu, the group argued that Kyari, who recently turned 60, should step down, in line with Nigeria’s Civil Service policy, which mandates retirement at either 60 years of age or after 35 years of service – whichever February 3,…

Nigerian, others appointed new IPPDR global peace ambassadors

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Institute of Public Policy, and Diplomacy Research, (IPPDR), leaders in peace-building training and peace education mentorship, has announced the appointment of 26 new Global Peace Ambassadors. Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, Founder Helpline Social Support Initiative in Nigeria, and 25 others were presented with the award at the Platinum Humanitarian Leadership Award Ceremony, held at the United Nations (UN) Delegates Dining Room, New York, USA. Princess Dr. Antonia Zu Schaumburg-Lippe, a Royal, European Princess, at the ceremony, said “The Global Peace Program is a testament to our shared humanity. Through it,…

P’Harcourt Refinery: CSO challenges NNPCL over alleged sale of blended fuel

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024 Aminu Imam

A civil society organisation, CSO, Concerned Citizens of Nigeria, yesterday raised concerns over the announcement by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) that the Port-Harcourt Refinery has commenced operations. Recall that the NNPCL had on Tuesday announced that the refinery has commenced operations at 70% capacity. President Bola Tinubu, who congratulated the NNPCL on the achievement, also directed the company to revive the Warri and Kaduna refineries. However, at a press briefing in Abuja yesterday, the CSO voiced concerns over allegations that the refinery has been converted into a…

NNPCL: �Importation of 1.6bn litres of PMS will cripple our economy� – CSO warns

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 Aminu Imam

�Threatens mass protest if� The Coalition of Civil Society Organisation, (NICOSO), has threatened to go on protest over the decision by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), to import over 1.6 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The group, on Tuesday, described the move as �not just a policy misstep but a deliberate move to undermine Nigeria�s local refining potential, cripple the economy, and deepen the hardship faced by ordinary Nigerians�. It therefore listed out certain conditions to be met, failure of which it said �NICOCSO will organise…

Dream Makers Foundation

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Aminu Imam

A non-profit and non-political organisation, Dream Makers Empowerment Foundation, is set to create awareness and advocacy on the rights to education of girls and women, youths, and the less-privileged, and to provide scholarships and vocational training to help women and youths gain the education and skills they need to pursue their dreams and careers. Chairman of the Foundation, Amadi Vidal Nwando, in a statement, said some of the aims and objectives of the foundation is to also provide regular medical check-ups, health services, counseling and mental health support to individuals…

2027: “Don�t seek re-election, emulate Joe Biden” – CSO tells Tinubu

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024 Aminu Imam

A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Rescue Nigeria Economy Project (RNEP) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu not to seek re-election in 2027, but should rather emulate the U.S President, Joe Biden, who stepped aside for his Vice-President Kamala Harris to run in his stead. Recall that there have been speculations in some quarters that the President is most likely going to run in 2027, which was part of the reason the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, denied any presidential ambition in 2027, restating his loyalty…

Nationwide protest: CSO accuses DSS of freezing bank account

July 28, 2024July 28, 2024 Aminu Imam

A civil society organisation, (CSO): ‘The Take-It-Back Movement’, has alleged the freezing of its bank account with one of the first generation banks, on the instructions of the Department of the State Services, (DSS). In a a post on its X handle on Friday, the group said the action follows its involvement in the forthcoming proposed nationwide protest, , describing the action as lawless. It, therefore, demanded that the account be unfrozen within the next 24 hours, failing which it said a legal action will be instituted against UBA Group.…