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. By   Oluwatosin     The National President of the  Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR , in Nigeria, Comrade Debo Adeniran has charged the Human Rights Activists in Nigeria to keep the standards and the legacies left behind by the Late Dr Beko Ransome.    Kuti alive and intact.       National President of the CDHR, Comrade Debo Adeniran conveyed  the message while delivering his speech at the 20th Memorial Anniversary of the Late Dr Beko Ransome Kuti held at the Rights House and organized by the Lagos State Branch of CDHR on Tuesday.        During  the   delivery of his speech Comrade Debo Adeniran laid emphasis  on the importance of maintaining the ideals left behind by the Late  Dr  Beko Ransome Kuti which focuses on exhibiting courage in the courtroom, vigilance in the streets, advocacy in the media, and integrity in personal conducts.      ...

  The Centre for Anti- Corruption and Open Leadership ( CACOL )   in collaboration with office of  Political,  legislative and Civic engagement held  workshop  on Tuesday  with the theme;" Strengthening p participatory,  Corruption  free  Governance at the Grassroot  level" . Chairman of  CACOL  Debo Adeniran   in his welcome address during the workshop stated that " Grassroot governance   is the bedrock of democracy  .It is the level where government policies either translate into tangible benefit or  dissolve  into frustration "            He  emphasized  that citizens are active participants ,not passive recipient in the process that affect their lives. He  said participatory governance fosters ownership,  it reduces conflicts,  unlocks local innovation and ensures that public services truly respond to public need. It is the most important ...

Ademiku Adetola. The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its decisive action in arresting former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel over allegations of a N700 billion fraud. This arrest underscores the EFCC's unwavering commitment to combating corruption and promoting accountability within Nigeria's public sector.  In a statement issued by CACOL and signed by Tola Oresanwo,5 the anti-corruption organization’s Director, Administration and Programmes on behalf of its Chairman, Mr. Debo Adeniran,  The statement reads:, “We received the news that the EFCC arrested and detained Mr. Udom Emmanuel after honouring the EFCC's invitation to answer “allegations of money laundering, diversion of funds, and stealing from the state coffers. It will be recalled that Mr. Emmanuel, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, was taken into custody on March 4, 2025, following an invitation to the EFCC...

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has called for the prosecution of the first military President of Nigeria, Gen. Babangida (Rtd.) for his actions and inactions that led to the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election.  In a statement released to the press and signed by the National President of the human rights association, Debo Adeniran, they outlined various reasons why the current administration must prosecute Babangida and ensure justice is served for the roles he played during and after the election.  The statement reads:  We received with heavy heart the recent admission of the infamous June 12 notorious fact by former military ruler, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (Rtd). His belated public confessions regarding his role in the illegal annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election is an attempt to hoodwink the unwary Nigerians to believe that the mischievous dictator actually meant well by the brazen sociopolitical and moral assault he...

  Search Treasure Newspaper  Deputy Governor Loses Mother, Olori Esther Adegboye At      Share T       Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye,  Ekiti Deputy Governor has announced the passing away of her mother, Olori Esther Iyalaje Adegboye.                   A press  statement  was released by the Deputy Governor  that  Olori Adegboye died at the early hours of Tuesday after a protracted illness. She was 97 years old. Olori Adegboye, a native of Ikere Ekiti, in Ekiti State, as revealed by her daughter, the Ekiti State Deputy Governor, said her late mother was a caring and resourceful community leader who played a significant role in community development and fostering unity in Ikere Ekiti, and her contributions will be fondly remembered by the community and the Akayejo Royal Dynasty. Olori Adegboye is survived by extended family members, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildr...

 “JAPA SYNDROME” NEEDS URGENT GOVERNMENT’S INTERVENTION - DEBO ADENIRAN          President of the Committee For the Defense of Human Rights (CDHR ) and Chairman Centre for Anti - Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) Mr Debo Adeniran briefed the media on the state of the nation concerning various socio economic issues such as insecurity, economic hardship, education sector healthcare , environmental challenges, corruption , increase in tariffs, freedom of expression and media, new tax reform , political scene, avi ation sector challenges.     During the briefing he called the attention of Federal government to education and health sectors that has been in a poor state of underfunding and poor management.He said that despite periodical strikes by doctors and lecturers the sectors has remained unattended to.           He said that urgent attention is required to improve funding , infrastructures and working ...