For Struggle, Solidarity and Socialism in Nigeria
NIGERIA: IS A COUP IMMINENT? A Warning to the Working Class The 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.
2017 May Day: A Review Workers Angry Over Economic Hardship Demand a New National Minimum Wage DSM May Day banner in Agege, Lagos – photo DSM (Click to enlarge) This year’s May Day was held amidst seething anger by workers who are among the worst hit by the worst economic crisis in years. The situation is worsened by the crisis
Mass struggle underway in Awodi-Ora Community of Ajegunle, Lagos, against Crazy Bills and exploitation by EKEDC By Fidel Davynovich – DSM Ajegunle Electricity Struggle Mass Meeting in Ajegunle – photo DSM (Click to enlarge) The 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
ANGER AND REVOLT BY WORKERS ON MAY DAY: Labour leadership under pressure to match workers’ anger with bold actions Prepare for 24 general strike and mass protest over unpaid salary/pension and for increase in Minimum wage without retrenchment AN OPEN LETTER TO LABOUR LEADERS The anger and revolt of workers across May Day centres on 1st May 2017 are dire
DSM HOLDS NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING Growing popular anger and the tasks of socialists Cross section of participants at DSM NC meeting – photo DSM (Click to enlarge) By Damilola Owoyomi and Omole Ibukun At the beginning of April 1 over 60 comrades and sympathizers gathered in Lagos for a National Committee meeting of the Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM). Amongst the
Socialist Party of Nigeria Fighting for Registration Case against INEC finally came up for hearing on Thursday at FHC Adjourned till June 6 for Respondent Argument On Thursday 4 May 2017, the matter (FCH/ABJ/CS/630/2014) between the Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) finally came up for hearing at the Federal High Court, Abuja Division.
SPN FELICITATES WITH WORKERS ON THIS MAY DAY CELEBRATION For 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 Poor The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) felicitates with workers on this occasion of
UNILAG: Protest successfully forces Release of 13 Unlawfully Detained Students’ protesters By Fidel Davynovich, Ajegunle DSM Protesting students outside the Bolade court in Lagos (Click to enlarge) In the very hour of 8:00 am on Thursday 6 April, 2017 over one hundred students from different tertiary institutions led by SAVE UNILAG COALITION staged a united protest at the Special Offenses
NO TO OVER-ESTIMATED, EXPLOITATIVE BILLING! NO PAYMENT FOR DARKNESS!! NO TO DISCONNECTION!!! FOR REGULAR AND AFFORDABLE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY JOIN THE CAMPAIGN, ORGANISE IN YOUR COMMUNITY The Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) is calling 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
CASES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND ASSAULT ON CAMPUSES: What is to be done? Abibat Jimoh – Secretary DSM Women Committee 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
Otodo Gbame: Ambode/APC Government Renders Thousand Homeless On Behalf of Rich Property Tycoons Chidinma Ibeh (DSM Ajegunle) The unfortunate and brutal invasion of the poor waterfront slum community of Otodo Gbame in Lekki by the Lagos state government has once again brought to light the plight of the poor against an insensitive government. It will be recalled that some few
WE CONDEMN UNLAWFUL ARREST AND DETENTION OF 13 STUDENTS’ ACTIVISTS BY UNILAG AUTHORITIES AND NIGERIAN POLICE Demands their immediate and unconditional release and unconditional recall of all victimized student activists The Education Rights Campaign (ERC) condemns in strong terms the unlawful arrest and subsequent remand in prison custody of Adeyeye Femi and 12 other student activists. The 13 students were
Buhari /APC Government Intensify Attacks on the Poor in FCT By Dimeji Macaulay Organising Secretary, SPN The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) condemns the attacks on the poor in FCT. The Buhari/APC government has continued to unleash attacks on the poor people of Abuja in continuation of past government anti-poor activities. The recent attacks are indiscriminate
UNILAG: Campaign for Recall of 11 Rusticated Students holds first Protest Courage and Determination must now be matched with a clear plan to take the Struggle Forward By YNA (Omomeewa) ERC Coordinator, Lagos State Chapter The Education Rights Campaign (ERC) Lagos State Chapter joined a protest march on Monday 6 March 2017 organized by the #SaveUNILAG Coalition to demand the
SPN Calls for the Reversal of BRT Fare Hike By Moshood Oshunfurewa Lagos State Secretary, SPN The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN), Lagos State Chapter calls on the Akinwunmi Ambode’s All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Lagos State Government to reverse the hike of transport fares for LAGBUS Buses newly introduced. The hike is anti-poor and insensitive. If allowed, it will put
AGAIN, SPN VS INEC COURT BATTLE ADJOURNED, NOW TO MAY 4, 2017 But We Remain Undaunted! By Chinedu Bosah National Secretary, SPN Three years ago, precisely in January 2014 the Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) began its registration process and submitted its application on June 12, 2014. Formed by socialists, workers and youth activists, the SPN is meant to serve
FCA IBADAN: Workers Insist on Total Implementation of FG Directives A Total Victory is Possible With a More Concerted Struggle! By Caleb Caleb ERC – FCA, Ibadan Workers at the Federal College of Agriculture FCA, Moor plantation, Ibadan Oyo State, who commenced an indefinite strike/mass action on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 to demand the immediate and unconditional implementation of the
LAUTECH CRISIS: Reopening Without Commitment to Adequate Funding is a Recipe for Future Crisis! Workers and Students must be United in a Consistent Struggle for Adequate Funding and Respect to Democratic Rights By Ogunjimi Isaac ERC Deputy National Coordinator Not until Tuesday, February 21, 2017, when members of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH),
2017 Budget and the State of Public Education: Students Need to Rise and Fight! By Ibukun Omole ERC National Secretary The 2017 appropriation bill for the education sector demonstrates the fact that the Muhammadu Buhari-led APC Federal Government has no plans to salvage the education sector. About N540.1billion, less than 10% of the budget, is being proposed for the education
US: A Socialist Strategy to Defeat Trump By Kshama Sawant, Seattle City Councilwoman & member of Socialist Alternative Donald Trump and his bigoted, billionaires-club administration have ignited a social explosion unlike any that has ever greeted an incoming US president. The White House’s series of reactionary diktats have been immediately met by weeks of energetic and sometimes massive resistance. The