Democratic Socialist Movement

For Struggle, Solidarity and Socialism in Nigeria

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KADUNA AND KANO TERROR ATTACK:

KADUNA AND KANO TERROR ATTACK: HALT THE SLIDE TO FASTER ETHNO-RELIGIOUS CRISIS We of the Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) condemn in strongest terms the terror attack that occurred in Kaduna and Kano on July 23rd and 24th, 2014 respectively. According to media reports, Muhammadu Buhari, a former head of state and presidential aspirant of All Progressive Congress (APC), was

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WE CONDEMN REPRESSION OF PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTESTS IN ZARIA AND KADUNA

WE CONDEMN REPRESSION OF PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTESTS IN ZARIA AND KADUNA We of the Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) condemn in the strongest terms the brutal repression by the Nigerian army of protests in Zaria and Kaduna against the ongoing massacre in Gaza by the Israeli state. We denounce the killing of supporters and children of Islamic cleric, Ibrahim El- Zakzaky

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OAU AUTHORITIES SET UP VINDICTIVE INVESTIGATIVE PANEL TO VICTIMISE STUDENT ACTIVISTS WHO OPPOSE FEE

OAU AUTHORITIES SET UP VINDICTIVE INVESTIGATIVE PANEL TO VICTIMISE STUDENT ACTIVISTS WHO OPPOSE FEE HIKE Urgent Call for Protest Letters and Support Report by DSM and ERC members at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). The Prof. Tale Omole-led management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has set up two different ‘investigative’ panels to quiz student activists. These panels are coming at

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UI STUDENTS’ UNION ELECTIONS: DSM COMRADE POLLS 2458 VOTES ON THE BASIS OF RADICAL PROGRMME FOR AN I

UI STUDENTS’ UNION ELECTIONS: DSM COMRADE POLLS 2458 VOTES ON THE BASIS OF RADICAL PROGRMME FOR AN INDEPENDENT STUDENTS UNIONISM. It is indeed a political victory for members, sympathizers and political collaborators of Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) going by the result of the just concluded student union election held at the University of Ibadan on the 12th July 2014. The

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OPEN PROTEST LETTER: WE OPPOSE THE ONGOING BOMBINGS AND KILLINGS IN GAZA BY THE ISRAELI STATE

OPEN PROTEST LETTER: WE OPPOSE THE ONGOING BOMBINGS AND KILLINGS IN GAZA BY THE ISRAELI STATE The Ambassador Embassy of Israel in Nigeria, 12, Mary Slessor Street, Off Udoma Street, Asokoro Street, Abuja. We of the Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) condemn in strongest terms the unwarranted killing of innocent civilians in Gaza, Palestine, by the Government of the state of

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Osun Governorship Election 2014:

Osun Governorship Election 2014: All Candidates are Anti-Poor For a Genuine Working People’s Alternative Now Governorship election will come up in Osun State on 9th of August 2014. The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), which is seeking extension of tenure of the current governor, RaufAregbesola, will be contending with a similarly pro-rich, reactionary party that is ruling at the federal

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Victory at Last for Ex-UNILORIN Student Activist after 15 years

Victory at Last for Ex-UNILORIN Student Activist after 15 years ERC Welcomes the Supreme Court Judgment The Education Rights Campaign (ERC) welcomes the judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered by Justice Mary Odili which on July 11, 2014 ordered the management of University of Ilorin to forthwith release the final statement of results of Comrade Lanre Akinola and

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BAMIDELE ATURU’S DEATH:

BAMIDELE ATURU’S DEATH: PAINFUL LOSS TO THE NIGERIAN WORKING CLASS MOVEMENT We of the Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) express our heartfelt sorrow at the untimely departure of Bamidele Aturu, a renowned former students’ leader and pro-working class legal and human rights activist. As the Students’ Union President at Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Ondo State and later as Vice-President

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DOCTORS’ INDEFINITE STRIKE AND THE UNHEALTHY RIVALRY IN THE HEALTH SECTOR

DOCTORS’ INDEFINITE STRIKE AND THE UNHEALTHY RIVALRY IN THE HEALTH SECTOR The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has embarked on indefinite strike since July 1, 2014 to press home their 24 demands. Some of the demands are: Increment in duty specialist and hazard allowance, budget for residency training, reserving the position of Chief Medical Director (CMD) to only medical doctors, appointment

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CDWR Condemns Killing of Innocent Citizens at Dangote’s Gboko Cement Factory

CDWR Condemns Killing of Innocent Citizens at Dangote’s Gboko Cement Factory The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) condemns in strongest terms the killing of seven innocent citizens by soldiers of the Nigerian Army at the Gboko Cement Factory owned by Aliko Dangote. According to media reports, the soldiers attached to the factory were alleged to have shot one

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ERC OPEN LETTER TO NANS ZONE-D LEADERSHIP ON WAVE OF FEE-HIKES AND NEED FOR AN IMMEDIATE ACTION

ERC OPEN LETTER TO NANS ZONE-D LEADERSHIP ON WAVE OF FEE-HIKES AND NEED FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION  FOR A DAY LECTURE BOYCOTT AND MASS PROTEST! The current wave of fee hikes in the country, rapidly spreading in the South West especially, has further worsened the general conditions of Nigerian students. Various administrations of tertiary institutions, in connivance with various anti-poor

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DSM, UI BRANCH PRESENTS CANDIDATE TO CONTEST POSITION OF PRESIDENT OF STUDENTS’ UNION

DSM, UI BRANCH PRESENTS CANDIDATE TO CONTEST POSITION OF PRESIDENT OF STUDENTS’ UNION Agenda for a mass-based, Virile and Independent Students’ union! Olawuni Mustapha, DSM UI Branch candidate for Students’ Union President, photo by DSM There is every indication that University of Ibadan (UI) Students’ Union elections will be held on 12th of July, 2014. This will be the fourth