Democratic Socialist Movement

For Struggle, Solidarity and Socialism in Nigeria

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BAGA MASSACRE: THERE IS BLOOD ON PRESIDENT JONATHAN’S HANDS!

BAGA MASSACRE: THERE IS BLOOD ON PRESIDENT JONATHAN’S HANDS! Bring the Perpetrators to Book! For a commission of enquiry composed of elected representatives of the people of Baga community, trade unions, civil societies and rights group to investigate the genocide The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) condemns the horrible massacre of about 187 people in Baga, Borno State on Friday

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Ban of “Fuelling Poverty”: Stop the Growing Descent into Civilian Dictatorship

Ban of “Fuelling Poverty”: Stop the Growing Descent into Civilian Dictatorship Socialist Party of Nigeria Press Statement The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) condemns the ban of a documentary film titled “Fueling Poverty” by the Nigeria Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) at the behest of Goodluck Jonathan government. This reprehensible action of the government is another example of its

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Bamigbetan’s Kidnap: Underbelly of Lagos State ACN Government Exposed

Bamigbetan’s Kidnap: Underbelly of Lagos State ACN Government Exposed H.T Soweto Member of Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) Lagos State Chapter Socialists do not rejoice at the travail of others, including even members of the ruling elite. But when a member of the ruling elite like Kehinde Bamigbetan, the Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos, is

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SPN Rejects State-sponsored Kangaroo Court Order

Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) – Osun State Chapter Press Statement Lecturers’ Strike in Osun State: SPN Rejects State-sponsored Kangaroo Court Order The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) condemns the latest antic of the Osun State government to break the strike of the academic staff unions at the four state-owned tertiary institutions without meeting their demands, using the some pliable

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DURA PACK WORKERS EMBARK ON STRIKE OVER DEATH OF COLLEAGUE

Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) Press Statement DURA PACK WORKERS EMBARK ON STRIKE OVER DEATH OF COLLEAGUE CDWR DEMAND ADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR FAMILY OF DECEASED AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR WORKERS It was a sad day for workers of Dura Pack Industry Ltd. when their colleague, Mr. Kenneth, died while at work on Tuesday April 16, 2013 by 3pm.

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ERC SUPPORTS SSANIP STRIKE

ERC PRESS STATEMENT ERC SUPPORTS SSANIP STRIKE We Call on The Government To Meet All Demands Now! Give concrete solidarity to Polytechnic strike! We of the Education Rights Campaign (ERC) support the on-going strike action embarked upon by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP). SSANIP is demanding payment of the CONTISS 15 salary structure and adequate funding of

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WE DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE HALT TO THE ATTEMPTED VICTIMISATION OF ACTIVISTS AGITATING FOR RESTORATION OF

Obafemi Awolowo University. Ile-Ife WE DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE HALT TO THE ATTEMPTED VICTIMISATION OF ACTIVISTS AGITATING FOR RESTORATION OF STUDENTS’ UNION! Appeal for protest letters and solidarity By Kola Ibrahim Consequent upon the mass pressure from students to restore the union and a planned April 12 Congress of students to actualize this, the authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife,

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Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) Taking Shape

Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) Taking Shape Lively Meeting of Party Members and Supporters Elects Lagos State Executive H.T Soweto Elected Protem Executive, Lagos State Chapter of SPN, photo DSM Slowly but surely, the Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) is taking shape. Over the weekend, on Saturday 13 April 2013, members of the party in Lagos state came together at

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OAU STUDENTS HOLD ANOTHER INVIGORATING SYMPOSIUM

OAU STUDENTS HOLD ANOTHER INVIGORATING SYMPOSIUM  AGREED TO A CONGRESS ON 12TH APRIL TO FORM ELECTORAL AND ELECTIONS PETITION COMMITTEES  NO GOING BACK ON CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS THIS SEMESTER! Audience at OAU STC Symposium, photo DSM It was another thought-provoking session on April 3, 2013 at a public symposium organized by the Students’ Union Transition Committee (SUTC) at

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RECALL DSM MEMBER MICHAEL OGUNDELE NOW!

UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN (UI): RECALL DSM MEMBER MICHAEL OGUNDELE NOW! END VICTIMIZATION OF STUDENT ACTIVISTS!! Call for Protest Letters and Solidarity Michael Ogundele: victimised by UI Authorities, photo DSM The Management of the University of Ibadan (UI) has continued its notoriety of victimizing student activists who lead students to challenge its highhandedness and demand improvement in welfare condition. The latest

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Angry, Bitter and Undeterred, Hundreds of Pensioners and Activists Rally in Lagos

NLC and TUC’s Suspension of April 10 Protest: Angry, Bitter and Undeterred, Hundreds of Pensioners and Activists Rally in Lagos H.T Soweto Abiodun Aremu, JAF Secretary, addressing the protesters, inluding pensioners and activists, as well as journalists at rally – photo DSM – photo DSM If one were to describe the mood on Wednesday, April 10, at the protest rallies

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Minimum Wage in Osun State:

Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) – Osun State Chapter Minimum Wage in Osun State: Rotten Deal between Aregbesola Govt. and Renegade Labour leaders Once again, the Rauf Aregbesola-led Osun State government has shown its anti-worker and dubious character with the current underhand dealing with renegade labour leaders to deny workers their legitimate right to the nationally legislated N18, 000 minimum

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Margaret Thatcher dies

Britain Margaret Thatcher dies Thatcher’s bitter legacy Peter Taaffe, Socialist Party (CWI England & Wales) general secretary On the occasion of Former British Premier Thatcher’s death, we republish this May 2009 article from Socialism Today, the monthly magazine of the Socialist Party, the CWI in England and Wales. It graphically illustrates the primitive, brutal, class warfare against the rights and

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OAU ADMINISTRATION MOVE TO VITIMISE STUDENT ACTIVISTS FOR DEMANDING RESTORATION OF STUDENTS’ UNION

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) OAU ADMINISTRATION MOVE TO VICTIMISE STUDENT ACTIVISTS FOR DEMANDING RESTORATION OF STUDENTS’ UNION STUDENTS MUST RESIST THIS NEW VICTIMISATION ATTEMPT OAU MANAGEMENT MUST WITHDRAW ALL ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THEM AND DISSOLVE THE VINDICTIVE DISCIPLINARY PANEL! APRIL 12 CONGRESS MUST HOLD AS SCHEDULED! The OAU administration has again showed it is diametrically opposed to the democratic and constitutional

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SPN DEMANDS AN END TO DEPORTATION AND VICTIMISATION OF NIGERIENS AND OTHER NON-NIGERIANS

SPN DEMANDS AN END TO DEPORTATION AND VICTIMISATION OF NIGERIENS AND OTHER NON-NIGERIANS FOR THE SOLIDARITY OF THE WORKING MASSES OF ALL NATIONALITIES TO END CAPITALIST ATTACKS The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) condemns in strong terms the ongoing arrest and detention of ordinary poor citizens of Republic of Niger and other nationalities like Senegalese, Malians etc., by the Lagos

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April 10 Protest must be a First Step in the Struggle to end Capitalist Mass Looting!

NLC Protest Call April 10 Protest must be a First Step in the Struggle to end Capitalist Mass Looting! Workers, Pensioners, youths and the Unemployed Must Join the Protest By Peluola Adewale The Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) welcomes the decision of the Nigeria Labour Congress to hold a protest march in Abuja and Lagos against the monumental pension fraud and

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PROTEST FOR JOBS IN BAYELSA: BUILD NATIONWIDE MASS MOVEMENT OF THE UNEMPLOYED!

PROTEST FOR JOBS IN BAYELSA: BUILD NATIONWIDE MASS MOVEMENT OF THE UNEMPLOYED! For a massive public works programme and infrastructure development to create decent jobs By Ayo Ademiluyi Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) Bayelsa State Security operatives attached to the Bayelsa State Government funded “Operation Doo-Akpo” broke up a peaceful demonstration of unemployed graduates on Wednesday, 26th March, 2013 at