Corruption is waxing stronger in Nigeria because the government is in comatose under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. - Femi Falana, SAN #FromDarknessToDarkness #LetThereBeLight
Even under the military regime, the military head of state adhered to court orders. I wonder why President Buhari finds it difficult to release Omoyele Sowore and General Dasuki, after Court had ordered their release. - Femi Falana #FromDarknessToDarkness #LetThereBeLight
It is appalling that billions of Naira, Dollars have been sunk into the power/electricity sector.
However, the more the money spent, the greater the darkness generated in Nigeria.
- Femi Falana #FromDarknessToDarkness #LetThereBeLight
"We all have a role to play towards making our country Nigeria great. Let us use our talents and get engaged in the fight against corruption." - @MI_Abaga #FromDarknessToDarkness #LetThereBeLight
"There is capacity for Nigeria to generate up to 13,000 megawatts. However, we have not been able to distribute up to 5000 megawatts due to poor governance." - @folustorms #FromDarknessToDarkness #LetThereBeLight
#Video: We all have a role to play towards making our country Nigeria great. Let us use our talents and get engaged in the fight against corruption. - @MI_Abaga
Estimated billing by PHCN is illegal.
We need to explore Solar as an alternative to power generation.
Senegal does not produce gas, but every home has gas. Hence, the need to hold our government to account. - Femi Falana, SAN #FromDarknessToDarkness #LetThereBeLight
There's need to ensure continuity. Let us sustain conversations aimed at achieving a major objective.
Let the mindset of the people be reformed. - @sirdee_da#FromDarknessToDarkness #LetThereBeLight
Section 60 of the Electoral Act 2022:
60.—(1) The Presiding officer shall, after counting the votes at the polling unit, enter the votes scored by each candidate in a form. (2) The form shall be signed and stamped by the presiding officer and
counter signed by candidates' agents;
(3) The presiding officer shall give to the polling agents and the police officer where available a copy each of the completed forms after it has been duly signed as provided under subsection (2). (4) The presiding officer shall count and announce the result at the polling unit.
(5) The presiding officer shall transfer the results including total number of accredited voters and the results of the ballot in a manner as prescribed by the Commission.
BREAKING: Following reports that terrorists have killed three abducted Kaduna varsity students, SERAP is calling on @mbachelet@UNHumanRights to appoint an envoy to visit Nigeria to investigate the mounting attacks on students, teachers and their families across the country.
The killing of these students is a grim reminder of the horrific toll that the violence and insecurity across Nigeria is having on children and their education.
The attacks on students are increasing, and Nigerian authorities are unwilling or unable to stop the attacks.
The authorities have refused to promptly and effectively investigate reports of attacks on students, teachers and their families, to prosecute the terrorists and their sponsors, and to provide effective remedies to victims.
BREAKING: We are concerned about reports that the Publisher of Daily Nigerian Newspaper, Jaafar Jaafar, has gone into hiding after reportedly receiving threats to his life, for allegedly releasing video clips showing alleged bribery against Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
We urge President Buhari @MBuhari and @NigeriaGov to instruct @PoliceNG, the Attorney General and/or appropriate anti-corruption agencies to ensure and guarantee the safety and security of Mr Jaafar Jaafar and his family.
Nigerian authorities should promptly, thoroughly and transparently investigate the allegations of threats against Mr Jaafar Jaafar, publish the findings of the investigation, and bring to justice anyone suspected to be responsible.
SERAP has urged Engr. Elias Mbam, Chairman, RMAFC to urgently review upward the remuneration, allowances, and conditions of service for Nigerian judges, and to review downward the remuneration and allowances of high-ranking political office-holders...
...in order to address the persistent poor treatment of judges, and to improve access of victims of corruption to justice.
We also urged him to send your review and recommendations to the National Assembly for appropriate remedial and legislative action, as provided for by the Nigerian Constitution 1999 [as amended].
BREAKING: We’ve urged RMAFC to urgently review upward the remuneration, allowances, and conditions of service for judges, and to review downward the remuneration and allowances of President Buhari, 36 governors and members of @nassnigeria to address the poor treatment of judges.
In the letter sent yesterday, we urged Engr. Elias Mbam, Chairman, Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) “to send your review and recommendations to @nassnigeria for appropriate legislative action, as provided for by the Nigerian Constitution 1999.”
The letter followed the nationwide industrial action by the JUSUN to press home their demand for financial autonomy for the judicial arm of government, and the federal government’s silence on the judiciary workers’ strike that has grounded courts across the country.
BREAKING: We urge @NigeriaGov to urgently clarify why the £4.2m Ibori loot would be used for the construction of Lagos—Ibadan Expressway and the Second Niger Bridge, despite telling SERAP last year that the Abacha loot of over $600m was earmarked for the same projects.
In response to our FoI, @NigeriaGov had in March 2020 told SERAP that the $322m Abacha loot recovered from Switzerland and the $308m recovered from the Island of Jersey would be “used for the construction of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway; Abuja-Kano Expressway and Second Niger Bridge.”
However, following the signing of an MoU today to return £4.2m assets stolen by former Delta State Governor, James Ibori to Nigeria, @NigeriaGov again stated that it would use the money to "construct the second Niger Bridge, Abuja-Kano road, and Lagos-Ibadan Express road."