Association of Youths of Nigeria Against Corruption (AYONAC)

  Phil Roberts My Name is Amb. Phil Roberts. I am tired of seeing musicians suffering when we know what to do... It will interest you to know the following; ·         Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stack of funds for the creative industries ·         SMEDAN has a scheme for promoting creative entrepreneurs  ·         The Ministry of Trade and investment have funds available to invest in our industry ·         The Nigerian Trade and Exports are looking towards investing in Non oil sectors as the creative industries fall under their jurisdiction ·         NEXIM BANK have funds for us (Nigerian creatives) ·         BOI have funds for us (Nigerian creatives) ·         Ministry of labor and productivity are looking forward to empowering the trade unions as we also fall under their jurisdiction  ·         Do you know we have health insurance funds for the creative industry? ·         And lastly do you know people come into Abuja to take entertainment projects (that we

A meeting of the Executives of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) took place yesterday 18 th January, 2019 in Abuja. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Solomon Nda-Isaiah (the Governor). Other officials at the meeting included Cent Moko (secretary), Amb. Phil Robert (PRO), Ken Origha (treasurer), Okey Chilakpu (provost) and Ras Johnpaul (welfare officer 1). After the welcome address by the governor, issues were raised by the secretary as follows: ·         Organizing PMAN award night ·         Calling on the stakeholders and all aggrieved members/factions for reconciliation ·         Holding an election. Amb. Phll Roberts however in his explanations noted that even if event were to be organized the other faction will attempt to frustrate it. They will always sabotage their efforts emphasizing that these has been going on for quite awhile. Therefore he suggested writing letters to all the the stakeholders, inviting them for a meeting to discuss the way

From East to the West, North and South, the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption-ROLAC programme of the European Union and the Strengthening Citizens Resistance Against the Prevalence of Corruption - SCRAP-C programme of the United Kingdom Aid have been traversing the length and breadth of Nigeria, spreading the good news of the Freedom of Information Act. For ROLAC, an anti-corruption programme funded by the European Union, but managed by the British Council, the journey started with an assessment of the use and implementation of the Freedom of Information Act 2011. The assessment, conducted in collaboration with the Freedom of Information Coalition, Nigeria – FOICN and Media Initiative against Injustice, Violence and Corruption-MIIVOC on one hand, and the Federal Ministry of Justice on another hand, focused on four states of: Adamawa, Kano, Lagos and Anambra, and of course, the Federal capital territory for federal Public Institutions and civil society organisations. The need for

Nuhu Salihu aka “Smally”, one of suspects in Senator Dino Melaye’s gun running trial has been announced dead. Melaye, who is representing Kogi West, is answering charges bothering on gun running allegations levied against him and two others – late “Smally”, Kabir Seidu, aka Osama. Melaye on twitter on Monday said Smally died in the police custody. He said: “Nuhu Salisu AKA Small has died in questionable circumstances in police custody. He is one of the two suspects arraigned along with me in the case of conspiracy and illegal possession of fire arm. Both suspects have since denied before the court knowing me or getting any fire arm from me.” Last week, the prime suspect in the April 5 Offa robbery attacks, Michael Adikwu, died. Senate President Bukola Saraki was alleged to be the one that equipped the robbers. It will be recalled that the Police had filed a case in a Lokoja court accusing Melaye and three other persons of illegal possession of firearms. The police took

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied reports making the rounds that it received N10million donation from Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, to organise anti-corruption marathon. A statement emerged online on Monday by Mr Ganduje’s spokesman, Aminu Yassar, saying governor Ganduje donated the money to EFCC, ICPC and Athletic Federation of Nigeria for the anti-corruption campaign. But in a swift reaction by EFCC spokesman, Tony Orilade, the commission distanced itself from receiving any donation from the state governor. He said the report making the rounds on social media was a deliberate attempt to malign the efforts of the Commission in the fight against corruption. The statement read “The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to a trending story in the social media concerning a purported statement credited to the media aide of the Kano State governor to the effect that the Commission got a N10 Million d

On Sunday, November 4, 2018 all roads led to Discovery Park, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, venue of the first of his kind event as a mammoth crowd came out to support I Go Dye in the fight against corruption. The event tagged ‘Make A Difference Against Corruption Today (MADACT) was organized by Youth Alive Foundation in conjunction with UKAID. The event which was put together to sensitize youths against bribery and corruption was a huge success as over 10,000 youths came to support the fight against corruption and bribery in Nigeria. I Go Dye, who has always used his platform to advocate for youthful leadership and good governance, used the opportunity to implore youths to participate in the forthcoming election and  urged them to use their PVCs, vote for betterment of Nigeria. He said they should not allow themselves to be used for political thuggery, ballot snatching, vote buying, and above all, to vote for a candidate that will improve the living standard of Nigerians. The visionary