Hardship: Presidency’s Response to Criticism Should Be Results-Based, Not Attack
President Bola Tinubu’s spokespersons need to aim to maintain a tone of openness when responding to public criticism, following a recent response to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Development Diaries reports that Special Advisor to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, describing Atiku’s criticism of the Nigerian economy as his ‘new hobby’ is needless. […]
Internet Shutdown: Senegal’s Action Unacceptable
The recent shutdown of internet access by the government of Senegal constitutes a violation of the right to freedom of expression and press rights, and this is condemnable. Development Diaries reports that mobile internet in the country was temporarily cut by the government following protests against President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the presidential election. We understand that […]
Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM: Nigeria Will Miss Target Without Urgent Action
Abuja – 06 February, 2024: ImpactHouse Centre for Development Communication (ImpactHouse) calls on the various state governments in Nigeria to ensure the strict enforcement of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015 in the country as the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains prevalent. Nigeria has a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 target of […]
