Democratic Socialist Movement

For Struggle, Solidarity and Socialism in Nigeria

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May Day Arrest of DSM Members: 3 have been Released, 9 still being Held

Press Statement May Day Arrest of DSM Members: 3 have been Released, 9 still being Held Some of the Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) members arrested yesterday at May Day rallies have been released. As we go to press those in Kaduna and Ibadan are still being held. It should be recalled members of DSM were arrested in Abuja, Oyo, Kaduna,

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RULING ELITE FAILURE AND MASSIVE CORRUPTION: JOIN SPN TO BUILD A WORKING MASSES POLITICAL ALTERNATIV

MAY DAY OYO STATE RULING ELITE FAILURE AND MASSIVE CORRUPTION: JOIN SPN TO BUILD A WORKING MASSES POLITICAL ALTERNATIVE! Greatest Oyo State working people! Since the regime of monumental waste and brazen looting of collective wealth of Christopher Alao Akala/PDP-led government in Oyo State was ousted, the expectation that the Abiola Ajimobi-led ACN government would bring an improvement to both

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Minimum Wage: Victory for Workers, But Not yet Uhuru!

May Day Osun State Minimum Wage: Victory for Workers, But Not yet Uhuru! For full implementation to meet rate of inflation Aregbesola Govt. should pay pensions and gratuities of retirees now SPN supports Demands of Osun Tertiary Institutions’ Lecturers The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) Osun State Chapter heartily expresses its solidarity with workers, especially workers in Osun State as

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WORKERS AND THE POOR MUST UNITE TO SAVE NIGERIA!!

MAY DAY LAGOS: AS WORKERS CELEBRATE MAY DAY! WORKERS AND THE POOR MUST UNITE TO SAVE NIGERIA!! JOIN AND BUILD THE SOCIALIST PARTY OF NIGERIA (SPN) The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN), Lagos State Chapter, solidarises with workers as we celebrate this year workers Day. The SPN is a party of Workers, Youths and the Poor. For over 100 years,

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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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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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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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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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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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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

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SPN Rejects Any Planned Fuel Price Hike

Socialist Party of Nigeria – Osun State Chapter President Jonathan’s Proclamation on Planned Hike in Fuel Price: SPN Rejects Any Planned Fuel Price Hike Calls for mass action The Socialist Party (SPN), Osun State chapter, wishes to register its total opposition to the reported, but only latest, attempt by the Jonathan government to hike the pump price of petrol under

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INEC’S ONE MILLION NAIRA FOR PARTY REGISTRATION:

Press Statement INEC’S ONE MILLION NAIRA FOR PARTY REGISTRATION: A Dangerous Attempt to Monetise the Electoral Process The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) condemns in strong terms a new decision taken by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after a meeting with registered political parties to increase administrative fees payable by groups wishing to register as a political party from

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HANDS OFF NCP!

Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) statement HANDS OFF NCP! STOP UNDEMOCRATIC DEREGISTRATION OF POLITICAL PARTIES The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) strongly warns INEC and its mentors, the PDP, from carrying out their pro-rich, anti-poor agenda to deregister NCP or any other political party for that matter allegedly for failing to win any seat in elections. We state boldly that

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Osun DSM and SPN Hold Joint Public Symposium:

Osun DSM and SPN Hold Joint Public Symposium: “Building a Genuine Alternative Political Platform: The Role of Workers, Poor and the Youth” By Kola Ibrahim The Osun State Chapters of Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) and Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) held a joint public symposium with the theme: “Building a Genuine Alternative Political Platform: The Role of Workers, Poor and

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PENSION SCAM SCANDAL:

PENSION SCAM SCANDAL: THE WORKING MASSES MUST FIGHT AND PROFER A POLITICAL ALTERNATIVE TO CAPITALIST LOOTING Segun Sango Protem National Chairperson Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) In the midst of abundant human and natural resources, the vast majority of Nigeria’s working masses and the poor perpetually live in abject poverty. The primary reason for this embarrassing state of absurdity is

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Nigeria’s “Jail the Gays” Bill: Homosexuals face legalised repression and lynching

Nigeria’s “Jail the Gays” Bill: Homosexuals face legalised repression and lynching This undemocratic bill has nothing to do with “morality”, “religion” or “protecting African values” as conservative capitalist lawmakers would have us believe. Rather it is an agenda by a corrupt ruling class to divert attention from the crisis of poverty, unemployment and mass misery as a result of corruption

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Release Dr. Dipo Fashina, Abiodun Aremu, Hassan Taiwo Soweto and 2 others now!

Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) Release Dr. Dipo Fashina, Abiodun Aremu, Hassan Taiwo Soweto and 2 others now! The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR), Nigeria condemns in absolute terms the barbaric and irresponsible action of the Lagos State government and the Lagos State Police Command over the arrest and repression of activists who are campaigning and

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No to INEC’s deregistration of parties

No to INEC’s deregistration of parties For uncensored right to form parties and contest elections Kola Ibrahim Pro-tem Secretary, Osun State chapter Socialist Party of Nigeria The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) condemns in absolute terms the latest action of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in deregistering some 28 political parties under the guise of their non-performance at the

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Protest marches, rallies and other activities mark October 1st independence celebration

Protest marches, rallies and other activities mark October 1st independence celebration More actions needed to challenge fee hike and education underfunding Report of DSM’s campaign to build a movement to fight education attacks and anti-poor capitalist policies ERC at NANS Zone D protest on October 1, photo DSM On 1st October, 2012 – the 52nd anniversary of Nigeria’s flag independence

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AAUA DSM Symposium

AAUA DSM Symposium Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) generates interest among students Agbebire Mavellus Chinedu, Coordinator DSM AAUA branch reports Participants at DSM Akungba symposium – photo DSM On May 16th 2012, the Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko organised a public symposium with the theme “Can Education Be Totally Free? A Socialist Perspective”. The symposium which