CISLAC
4 days ago
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has faulted the Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, saying it is an unconstitutional move that undermines democracy and legislative independence. The organisation maintained that Natasha's suspension directly violates the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and sets a dangerous precedent for…
4 days ago
The Supreme Court has, through a Certified True Copy (CTC) of its judgment on the political crisis in Rivers State, explained why it restored the Martin Amaewhule-led leadership of the House of Assembly.
1 Mar
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), in collaboration with Oxfam and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), has organised a two-day sensitisation and capacity-building workshop on Nigeria’s Beneficial Ownership Register.
21 Feb
In an effort to boost intra- and interstate trade and address bottlenecks that have long hindered business growth, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Oxfam, and key stakeholders from Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers states, have called for more collaboration and reforms to ease trade and empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
7 Feb
Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), yesterday, opposed President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to increase the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion.
27 Jan
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has condemned the recent arrest and subsequent release of Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, Executive Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), by officers of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit. CISLAC described the incident as a clear case of "corruption fighting back," warning…
24 Jan
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the Federal Government to investigate the re-award of the Abuja-Kaduna highway contract.
21 Jan
A COALITION of 73 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has condemned allegations made by an unnamed former Air Officer Commanding (AOC) of the Nigerian Air Force, accusing non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria's North-East, North-West, and North-Central regions of aiding terrorism.
17 Jan
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately end the alleged harassment and threats directed at Amnesty International in Nigeria.
15 Jan
Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the federal government to grant national recognition and support to the families of Nigeria’s fallen heroes. The organisation specifically urged the government to prioritize the prompt payment of benefits and pensions to the families of deceased service members, noting that delayed payments could add to the…
13 Jan
Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has applauded the repatriation of $52.88 million in recovered assets linked to former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, by the United States (US) government.
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Plateau State House of Assembly member, Mr. Mark Sunday (APC/Jos North West), has called for the creation of more satellite and specialised markets to enable microeconomic activities to thrive. Sunday made the call in a notice of motion during the assembly plenary on Tuesday in Jos. The lawmaker told his colleagues that the provision of…
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The current administration of the University of Abuja by the combined team of an unlawfully foisted acting Vice-Chancellor and amputated one-man Governing Council has remained the most egregious blunder committed by the Tinubu Presidency since its inauguration on May 29, 2023. The imposed leadership, comprising Professor Patricia Manko Lar as the acting Vice-Chancellor and Senator…
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Academic and non-academic staff of Adamawa State-owned tertiary institutions have declared an indefinite strike over their exclusion from the new minimum wage increase. The strike, announced by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of academic and non-academic staff unions, follows the expiration of a seven-day warning strike that began on February 27, 2025, and ended on…
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The House of Representatives has threatened to order the arrest of the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mr. Olusade Adesola, for refusing to explain his role in the alleged contravention of the building code of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petition, Hon. Irom…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended Governor Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers State for extending an olive branch to pro-Nyesom Wike lawmakers. The group noted that by inviting them to a meeting, Governor Fubara has demonstrated his commitment to democracy and peace. HURIWA National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, emphasized that the citizens…
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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has released a list containing the names of players to feature in Nigeria's World Cup qualifiers clash with Rwanda and Zimbabwe. In the goalkeeping department is Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie and Kayode Bankole. The defenders listed for the games include William Troost-Ekong, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Olaoluwa Aina, Igoh Ogbu…
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It would not be an exaggeration to say that Governor Hyacinth Iornem Alia of Benue State has, within the past twenty-one months in office, made significant strides, especially in the areas of education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, humanitarian services, women and youth empowerment, as well as security among other critical sectors. Governor Alia, who assumed the…
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Kogi Head of Service (HOS), Dr Elijah Evinemi, has expressed deep sadness over the death of a former Deputy Gov. of the state, Mr Patrick Adaba. This is contained in a statement signed by Evinemi on Tuesday in Lokoja. Evinemi described the deceased as a distinguished statesman and an icon whose contributions to National and…
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French President Emmanuel Macron was on Tuesday to address a meeting of military chiefs from 30 European and NATO countries willing to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine after any negotiated truce with Russia. Macron, who has sought to rally a European response to Washington's shock policy shift in US-Russia relations, has said Tuesday's meeting…
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Net suffers have expressed concern over sharp decline in web browsing occasioned by the telecom tariff hikes in the country. The users including students, traders and business operators, who spoke in Bauchi and Gombe, decried frequent call drops, poor connectivity and low data speed since the introduction of the new telecom tarrifs. They said the…