‘Sanmi Falobi

Make FOI implementation effective in anti-corruption war, group urges Buhari 0
- Report Update
- June 1, 2015
As Nigerians await the implementation of key policies that will enhance accountable governance under the new administration of President Muhammadu Buhari led government, a Lagos based freedom of expression advocacy group, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has urged the President to make the effective implementation of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act a major pillar of
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Democracy dividend is beyond ‘Stomach Infrastructure’ – Prof. Sam Egwu 0
- Report Update
- November 6, 2014
Samuel Egwu, professor of political science, with specialty in political economy and development studies, University of Jos, in this interview, faults growing perception suggesting ‘stomach infrastructure’ as a selling point of democratic dividend. According to him, the core of social development is putting in mechanism to ameliorate poverty and not just merely sharing of food
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INEC To Sanction Groups Campaigning In Defiance Of Electoral Stipulations 0
- Press Release
- September 30, 2014
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it shall henceforth take necessary action against associations, corporate bodies, individuals, political parties, media or such communication agencies, social media, candidates/aspirants who contravene the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (As amended) and/or Electoral Act 2010 (As amended) on public campaign/rally and procession. This was contained in
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Adequate citizens’ information essential for credible elections – Prof. Oso 0
- Report Update
- August 29, 2014
With the 2015 general elections beckoning, the challenge of fair coverage for political parties and candidates has started engaging the attention of journalists, media experts and media development specialists. Prof. Lai Oso led a discussion at a media tweet-a-thon held recently by the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos.
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