Police Excesses: A Threat to Youth Development in Nigeria
Written By Funke Adeoye Overview The Police force is the foremost security institution in most Nations. As such, it is the “go-to” body for citizens…
Author: Community@CitizenCommons
Citizens' Common is a citizen action organisation, committed to empowering everyday citizens to take social action targetted at solve small and big societal challenges using the power of community, collaboration, innovation and technology. Through our Community Spaces, we provide the platform to incubate social ideas, engage in community dialogue, explore policy solutions, and resource social entrepreneurs, civic leaders and community activists in their resolve to find innovative solutions to social problems.
The Future of Nigeria: Renegotiating Our Unity: Federalism, Restructuring, AREWA/BIAFRA/ODUDUWA
Written by Davidson Nwaonu “The unity of Nigeria is non-negotiable.” As a Nigerian, you may be familiar with this statement. For those that listen to…
Ongoing Struggle for Human Rights: Youths Inclusion in Peace and Security
Written by Ruhamah Ifere Human rights have been touted to be the inalienable rights of every human, irrespective of gender, race, sex, religion, language, political…
Democracy, Political and Civic Participation
Written By Abiye Briggs As a means of creating awareness of the power of voting, the constitutional right of every Nigerian, and encouraging eligible Nigerians…
Our Economic Aspirations and Opportunity – Youth Entrepreneurship?
Written By Mofoyeke O. Omole The Nigerian National Youth Policy (2009) defines youth as between 18 and 35 years. With the median age of 18…
Peace and Security – Police Brutality, Threat of Terrorism
Police brutality is the excessive and unwarranted use of force by law enforcement agents against a group or individuals. It is an extreme form of…
Citizen Commons Hosts 5 YANN Conversation Across 5 Different States in Nigeria to celebrate Nigeria @62
Over the weekend to celebrate Nigeria @62, we held a series of the YANN conversation Town meetings in 5 different locations in the country. The…
IN NIGERIA, POLICE HARASSMENT FORCES BUSINESS OWNERS, TECHIES TO PAY DEARLY FOR ‘DOING NOTHING’
By Niyi Oyedeji Police brutality and extortion have plagued many young Nigerians and frustrated many start-up businesses for years. In 2020, thousands of youths across…
EndSars: Victims Wallow In Pains, Anguish Amidst Unfulfilled Promises By Enugu Gov’t
By CHIKA MEFOR-NWACHUKWU October 23, 2020 was the day the paths of two men, Ebere Udechukwu and Uche Chiagozie, crossed. Nothing pleasant followed the meeting because…
No Hope of Schooling for Children Displaced by Terrorism in Northern Nigeria
By Emmanuel Audu For the Saheed family, the day is monotonous; they arrive at a spot in Oja-Oba road in the morning, disperse to different…
