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Comrade Obayuwana, Aremu, Falana Frown At Pervasive Insecurity, Poor Governance At CDHR Conference
Comrade Obayuwana, Aremu, Falana Frown At Pervasive Insecurity, Poor Governance At CDHR Conference
At an exhaustive deliberations by the delegates at the 2022 Annual General Conference, AGC, of the Committee for
the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR, which held on November 5, 2022 in Lagos, leadership of the organization, in a unanimous resolution, frown at the unevenness of Nigeria democratic governance under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
In his presentation, President of CDHR, Dr. Osagie Obayuwana, expressed concerns about the deterioration in the pervasive insecurity of Nigeria as well as the ever widening gap between the rich and the poor and the concentration of wealth in the hands of a minute minority of the populace including the embarrassing scale of crude oil theft under the watch of security agencies.
Other speakers who added their voices to the downward trend in the quality of management of public affairs; subsidy scam; non-functioning and non-participatory nature of the budget making process etc were
the keynote speaker and special guest of honour, Comrade Abiodun Aremu; Chairman, Board of Trustees, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN; immediate past President and member of the Board of Trustees, Comrade Malachy Ugwummadu and Comrade Debo Adeniran, Secretary Board of Trustees.
In their collective submission, they decried the terrible consequences of the failure of governance.
In a communiqué signed by Dr. Osagie Obayuwana, National President, CDHR Nigeria and made available to the National Association of Online Security Reporters, NAOSRE, by Comrade Idris Afees Olayinka,
National Publicity Secretary, CDHR Nigeria, the organization unanimously called on the federal and state governments to adopt social and economic measures that would bring reliefs to the teeming populace as a panacea to insecurity, insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and armed robbery.
They also called on the Buhari government to adopt policies designed to address the over 20 million out of school children in Nigeria, who, by law, are guaranteed the right to education.
CDHR demanded proactive steps in the combat of flooding and the realization of the goals for which the ecological fund was set up as well as a thorough audit of the funds to bring to book all those who may have partaken in the looting since it was established.
They noted that the calamity that befell numerous communities in different parts of the country on account of the recent flooding, is directly traceable to negligence on the part of the federal government of Nigeria and demanded immediate equitable compensation to all the families who lost their loved ones, their homes and means of livelihoods.
On budget, CDHR condemned the non-participatory nature of the budget-making process throughout the two tenures of Buhari presidency, whereby notable interest groups like the labour movement, civil society and professional groups were not accorded the opportunity to participate in the formulation implementation and monitoring of budgets through which Nigeria’s collectively owned resources and put to use.
In like manner, CDHR also condemned the perchance and refusal by various governments at all levels in Nigeria to pay lump-sum gratuities to pensioners, in some instances for as long as 20 years after retirement.
The organization stressed that this treatment of senior citizens who are 80 years and above is not only callous, but is crime against humanity.
They frowned at the continuing non-payment of the minimum wage in various States of the federation contrary to the Minimum Wage Act especially in the face of the worst inflationary rates ever witnessed in Nigeria and reaffirmed the right of all persons in Nigeria to enjoy Social and Economic Rights without discrimination including but not limited to housing, healthcare, job etc.
On the 2023 general election, CDHR resolved that periodic elections are important from the point of view of the oppressed in Nigeria, only in so far as they relate to the enjoyment by the majority of the
citizenry, of socio-economic rights.
“These issues must be the anchor by which political parties and candidates are to be adjudged worthy or underserving, using past records as a guide. The ballot box is to be used to advance this fight, without any illusions about the 2023 elections in particular.
The organization leaders used the occasion to inaugurate the Kano State branch and charged members to build more units in neighbourhoods in the existing branches of the CDHR, and to establish more branches in all parts of the country, especially in the Northern part of Nigeria,” CDHR said.
They urged members nationwide to immerse ourselves in the struggle to defeat misrule, and end violation of rights in Nigeria.
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Golden Nsogbu Unveils Nsogbu TV: The New Powerhouse Set to Shake Up Nigeria’s Entertainment Scene
Lagos is about to feel the heat as Nsogbu TV, a brand-new YouTube-based entertainment platform, officially launches with a bang! Founded by serial entrepreneur and music mogul David Ewofobe, popularly known as Golden Nsogbu, the channel is already making waves with promises to redefine the way fans consume music, comedy, and lifestyle content.
Described as a “Power House” for fresh talent and premium entertainment, Nsogbu TV is setting itself apart with an irresistible lineup of music videos, hilarious comedy skits, exclusive celebrity interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage fans won’t find anywhere else.
“We are not just creating a YouTube channel; we are building a global entertainment hub,” Golden Nsogbu declared. “From music lovers to comedy fans, there’s something for everyone. Nsogbu TV will soon be the name on everyone’s lips.”
And he isn’t doing it alone. Golden Nsogbu has teamed up with ace comedian IGoSave (Otaghware Otas Onodjayeke) as Creative Director, alongside a host of talented creators ready to take Nigerian entertainment to new heights.
The platform’s official teaser video, fittingly titled “POWER HOUSE🏠”, has already given fans a taste of what’s coming, sparking excitement across social media.
With its headquarters in Lagos, Nsogbu TV is positioning itself as a launchpad for young creatives while also delivering high-quality content that resonates with global audiences.
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Membership Drive — August: Month of Membership 2025/2026
By Prince Adeyemi Aseperi-Shonibare
Charter President, Rotary Club of Ikeja Alausa
“Friendship was the foundation rock on which Rotary was built and tolerance is the element which holds it together.” — Paul Harris, Founder of Rotary
This August, Rotary clubs worldwide celebrate Membership Month — a time to reflect on why we joined, how we serve, and who we will invite next. Membership is the heartbeat of Rotary. Without new minds, fresh energy, and diverse perspectives, even the most vibrant club risks losing momentum. If you have yet to invite a friend, colleague, or family member to join, you may be withholding one of life’s greatest gifts: the opportunity to serve humanity through fellowship.
Rotary is not just a meeting. It is a movement, a mindset, and a lifestyle of purpose — a passport to significance and a front-row seat to impact humanity.
We are 1.4 million members in more than 200 countries and territories, united by a single motto: Service Above Self. Membership begins with one simple act — an invitation.
“The true measure of a Rotarian’s leadership is not in holding a title, but in multiplying our tribe” “When everyone bring one, and you’ve changed a life. Bring many, and you’ve changed the world.”
Rotary’s 7 Areas of Focus: A Magnetic Invitation
The most compelling way to introduce someone to Rotary is through action. The 7 Areas of Focus are powerful entry points for potential members:
1. Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention – Promoting dialogue, resolving disputes, and fostering understanding.
2. Disease Prevention and Treatment – Fighting polio, tackling malaria, and expanding access to healthcare.
3. Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene – Providing clean water and proper sanitation for healthier communities.
4. Maternal and Child Health – Reducing mortality and empowering mothers through quality care.
5. Basic Education and Literacy – Combating illiteracy and fostering lifelong learning.
6. Community Economic Development – Creating jobs, supporting entrepreneurship, and reducing poverty.
7. Supporting the Environment – Protecting ecosystems, promoting sustainability, and addressing climate change.
When people see Rotary in action — planting trees, building schools, equipping hospitals, or supporting mental health — they see a cause worth joining.
Meetings That Inspire
Rotary meetings should be engaging, uplifting, and relevant. Keep them concise and full of energy. Vary formats with outdoor fellowships, club visits, service days, and inspiring guest speakers. Hybrid meetings are vital in today’s busy world — reliable internet, quality audio-visual tools, and inclusivity ensure every member stays connected, even when attending from office or outside the country.
Caring for Our Own
A strong club does not only serve the community; it also cares for its members. Reach out to those who miss meetings. Make every member feel valued. Rotary is a family — and families look out for one another.
Why Members Leave — And Why They Stay
Members leave when they feel disengaged, meetings lack energy, onboarding is weak, culture is unwelcoming, or flexibility is absent.
Members stay when they find meaningful service, global fellowship, personal growth, flexible structures, and a shared purpose.
Inviting People Into Rotary
Lead by example. Share Rotary stories. Use social media. Invite community leaders. Showcase our projects in maternal health, peacebuilding, and the environment. Host open events. Involve families. Show them a project in action. And never underestimate the power of asking: “Would you like to join Rotary?”
The Benefits of Rotary
Rotary membership opens doors to global friendship, leadership growth, professional networks, international experiences, purposeful living, recognition, and the joy of leaving a legacy. As RI Past President Barry Rassin said: “Rotary is a gift. You don’t keep a gift this good to yourself.”
This Rotary year, let us shine our light brighter, welcome more members, and extend the most valuable gift — the invitation to a life of service and fellowship.
Be the reason someone says, “Joining Rotary changed my life.”
Come and join Rotary with me. See what we do, feel the fellowship, share in the service, and be part of a story bigger than yourself. Let every Rotarian bring at least one new member. My personal goal this year is to bring ten. It is possible, it is necessary, and it is how we keep the Rotary light shining.
Fellow Nigerians, and friends of Nigeria abroad,
They said the APC was not popular with the people. They said its strength was only in government houses, not in the marketplace, not in the villages, not in the hearts of men and women who rise each day to labor under the hot sun. Yet the people have now spoken, and their voice is louder than the rumors of social media, stronger than the whispers of drawing rooms.
In the bye-elections of this past weekend, sixteen seats were set before the people. Out of these, the APC took eleven, stretching across Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Taraba, Ogun, Kogi, Edo, Adamawa, and Niger. One more stands in contest, and there too the APC leads.
APGA secured two seats in Anambra. The PDP held one in Oyo. The NNPP claimed one in Kano. But the others—ADC, SDP, Labour—were nowhere to be found. Not a single seat fell their way.
So I ask: how do you define popularity? By the clamor on Facebook? By the trend on Instagram? By the fury of TikTok or the storms of X? No. Popularity in a democracy is measured by ballots cast, by hands inked, by real people walking to the polls to say with their vote: this is who we trust.
In America, they speak of midterm elections, a verdict passed halfway through a presidency. There, such elections measure the strength of the president and the staying power of his party. Nigeria has no midterm Congress. But these bye-elections, spread across thirteen states and five geopolitical zones, are our closest equivalent. And their meaning cannot be ignored.
Many thought the ADC, older in years than the APC, would rise with its new converts and prove itself a rival. Many thought the PDP would mount a strong wave. But the verdict of the ballot tells a different story. The PDP lives, but it fights to hold ground. The ADC, SDP, and Labour remain shadows, not yet substance. The NNPP, for all its color, remains a Kano river, not a national sea.
The APC, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has not only stood but has been endorsed. For all the cries, for all the bitter words against his reforms, the people have answered with their votes: they are willing to endure the hard medicine if it promises a better tomorrow.
What then is the road ahead? It is clear. The APC stands as the party to beat in 2027. The opposition must gather itself, must bind its wounds, must cease from fighting in fragments if it wishes to rise as a true alternative.
But for now, let it be recorded in the annals of our young democracy: that on the 16th of August, 2025, the Nigerian people spoke with ballots, not hashtags; with votes, not noise; with courage, not despair. And their verdict was plain.
The APC is not a party of rumor, but a party of the people.
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