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Friday, July 19, 2019
EiE Nigeria Weekly Update

“Our greatest challenge to national security is the idea
that anyone can get away with anything.”
- Chidi Odinkalu
(Lawyer & Human Rights Activist)

Police Restrict Protests in Abuja

The Nigeria Police has restricted all protests in Abuja to Unity Fountain, citing security reasons. Read more

#StopTheKillings in Rivers

Active citizens in Port Harcourt protested the violent killings in Rivers State yesterday, July 18^th. The Nigeria Police denied the protesters entry to Isaac Boro Park the designated convergence point.

Despite the intimidation, they remain unflinching in their demand for better security in the state as 152 people have been killed in the state in the last 3 months.

Senate Extends Investigation
on Elisha Abbo

The Senate Committee set up to investigate Mr Elisha Abbo’s case on assault was supposed to present a report of findings on Tuesday, July 16^th. ItIt has been postponed till Wednesday, July 24^th due to the sensitivity of the issue and delay in police investigation.

Download a template to engage the committee members.

Obasanjo Writes President Buhari

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo in a statement on Monday, July 15^th, expressed his dissatisfaction with the state of insecurity in the country and advised President Buhari to form a coalition to address insecurity.

Is President Obasanjo right on the state of insecurity?

When will President Buhari send his ministerial list to NASS?

#OOTCRadio resumed in Akwa Ibom State on Tuesday, July 16^th.

You can follow the conversations from the #OfficeOfTheCitizen radio programmes.

Never forget, the Office of the Citizen is the highest office in the land!

Tweet at @EiENigeria using #OfficeOfTheCitizen to be a part of the conversation.

We will keep demanding until our girls are brought BACK & ALIVE!

#EducationIsNotACrime #BringBackOurGirls #5YearsTooLong

Abuja – Unity Fountain, Daily, 5 – 6pm

Lagos - Noon – 1pm

Ikoyi (Every Saturday) – Falomo Roundabout, Ikoyi.

Ejigbo (2^nd & last Saturdays) - 64, Adewale Adenuga Street, Orilowo Bus stop via Binta International School.

Have a great weekend!
The EiE Nigeria Team