Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) |
||
For Struggle, Solidarity and Socialism in Nigeria |
Committee for a Workers' International
DSM, PO Box 2225, Agege, Lagos Come to DSM secretariat at 49 Charity Road New Oko-Oba, Abule-Egba, Lagos, Call our national office on 0805 304 5953
|
|
HomeJoin DSMNigeria on a cliff edge Nigeria on the brink
President Yar'adua's Era: A new dawn for the masses? DSM newsStatementsOur manifestoAbout usSocialist DemocracyDSM Newspaper DonateCampaignsElection 2015Election 2011Fuel CrisisInternationalStudentsTrade UnionsWomenDownloadsLinks | 22 May 2017 NIGERIA: IS A COUP IMMINENT?A Warning to the Working ClassThe recent claim by Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, to the effect that he has received information that "some individuals have been approaching some officers and soldiers for undisclosed political reasons", given the unfolding power struggle around President Muhammadu Buhari's ill-health, holds a sinister meaning. In the context of a heightening power struggle within the capitalist ruling elite over how and who replaces President Buhari in the event his illness does not permit him to complete his tenure or re-contest for second term by 2019, could the military intervene again? 21 May 2017 2017 May Day: A Review DSM May Day banner in Agege, Lagos - photo DSM Workers Angry Over Economic HardshipDemand a New National Minimum WageThis year's May Day was held amidst seething anger by workers who are among the hardest hit by the worst economic crisis in years. Many had come to May Day rallies with hope that they would go home with sweet news on a new minimum wage but left disappointed. The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress had formally demanded a new minimum wage of N56, 000 before last year's May Day. Also the United Labour Congress (ULC) is demanding N96, 000. Sadly, almost a year later, apart from occasional hot air, the labour leadership has not demonstrated any iota of seriousness to fight for this demand. Hence the anger at some rallies. Here are reports from different May Day rallies across the country. 16 May 2017 Mass struggle underway in Awodi-Ora Community of Ajegunle, Lagos, against Crazy Bills and exploitation by EKEDC Electricity Struggle Mass Meeting in Ajegunle - photo DSM An ongoing campaign against electricity exploitation and extortion by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) initiated by Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM), Ajegunle, on 5 April, 2017 has won wide support and generated mass struggle including mass meetings, community-wide agitations and a protest march. 8 May 2017 ANGER AND REVOLT BY WORKERS ON MAY DAYLabour leadership under pressure to match workers’ anger with bold actionsPrepare for 24 general strike and mass protest over unpaid salary/pension and for increase in Minimum wage without retrenchmentThe anger and revolt of workers across May Day centres on 1st May 2017 are dire warnings to the capitalist ruling elite and particularly the Buhari/APC government that the working masses will no longer accept their excuses for the impoverishment, joblessness and destitution which has been the hallmark of the administration since it came to power two years ago. 7 May 2017 DSM HOLDS NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING Cross section of participants at April 2017 DSM NC meeting - photo DSM Growing popular anger and the tasks of socialistsThe beginning of April 1 saw over 60 comrades and sympathizers gather in Lagos for a National Committee meeting of the Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) that discussed the Nigerian, and world, situations and how to build resistance to austerity and support for the ideas of socialism. Amongst the political and organizational issues discussed were the seemingly intractable socio-economic crisis in Nigeria and world relations and economy. Dagga Tolar opened the discussion on Nigeria situation while Comrade Sophie Simcox from the Committee for a Workers International (CWI) gave the introduction on international developments around the world. 5 May 2017 Socialist Party of Nigeria Fighting for RegistrationCase against INEC finally came up for hearing on Thursday at FHCAdjourned till June 6 for INEC's responseOn Thursday 4 May 2017, the Socialist Party of Nigeria's (SPN) legal case against the refusal of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)to register the party finally came up for hearing at the Federal High Court, Abuja Division. Originally the SPN filed the case in September 2014 to challenge INEC’s refusal to issue it a certificate of registration after fulfilling all the lawful requirements for registration as a political party. 1 May 2017 SPN FELICITATES WITH WORKERS ON THIS MAY DAY CELEBRATIONFor a One-Day General Strike and Mass Protest to Demand Payment of Backlog of Salaries and Pension and N56, 000 Wage!The Labour Movement Must Unite to Defend the Socio-Economic and Political Interest of Workers and the PoorThis year's May Day is taking place at a period when the working masses and poor are suffering due to the harsh economic conditions engendered by the global crisis of capitalism and the anti-poor neo-liberal policies of past and present governments at all levels. Rising and high cost of living, mass sack and joblessness, unpaid salaries of workers and pensioners, poor wage, lack of basic infrastructure, looting of public funds have all worsened the plight of the working masses. 18 April 2017 UNILAG: Protest successfully forces Release of 13 Unlawfully Detained Students’ protesters Protesting students outside the Bolade court in Lagos 8:00 am on Thursday 6 April, 2017 saw over one hundred students from different tertiary institutions led by SAVE UNILAG COALITION stage a united protest at the Special Offenses Mobile Court inside Lagos State Task Force Building located at Bolade, Oshodi, Lagos state to demand the release of Adeyeye Femi and 12 other students’ protesters who were brought before the court on that day for continuation of trial on false charges. 18 April 2017 FOR REGULAR AND AFFORDABLE ELECTRICITY SUPPLYJOIN THE CAMPAIGN, ORGANISE IN YOUR COMMUNITYNO TO OVER-ESTIMATED, EXPLOITATIVE BILLING! NO PAYMENT FOR DARKNESS!! NO TO DISCONNECTION!!!The Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) calls on the entire Ajegunle People, residents, workers, market men and women, artisan, students, youth and unemployed to stand on their feet and defend the historic July 13, 2016 judgment of the Federal High Court of Nigeria (Ikoyi) that the power companies (GENCOs and DISCOs) reverse the 45% unlawful increment of electricity tariff of N24: 00kw/h back to the old rate of N11: 00kw/h. 14 April 2017 CASES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND ASSAULT ON CAMPUSES: What is to be done?Sexual harassment/assault has become an epidemic on campuses. Unfortunately, few of these incidents are reported due to fear of stigmatization by the victims. According to research, at least one in 5 female students is at risk of sexual assault/harassment. The perpetrators include male lecturers who utilize their role to extract or force sexual gratification from female students. Also other categories of staff as well as male students have been known to harass female students sexually. | |
Education Rights Campaign (ERC)
Campaign for Democratic and Workers' Rights (CDWR)