As the world observes World Mental Health Day today, the National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity joins all concerned stakeholders to amplify the awareness (as encapsulated in this year's theme)...
Current Affairs
Nigeria is Bleeding: Open Letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Independence Day 2023
Dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, The National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity, NAS/PC, wishes to, on the occasion of your first Independence Day Anniversary as President, interrogate early steps of...
[VIDEO] Pyrates Celebrate with Alake of Egba Land @ 80
Members of the National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity recently joined family, friends and the people of Egba land at Ake’s palace in Abeokuta, Ogun State to celebrate the Alake of Egba Land, Oba Michael...
International Democracy Day 2023
THE YOUTH AS BULWARKS OF GLOBAL DEMOCRACY The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) joins the global community in commemorating this year's International Democracy Day under the theme "Empowering The...
Democracy under siege in Africa
Democracy suffered another devastating blow in Africa following the ouster of Mr Ali Bongo as President of Gabon by Gen Brice Oligui Nguema and other senior officers of the Gabonese military. Gen Nguema, who has since...
International Literacy Day 2023
PRESS STATEMENT - MASS LITERACY: THE BEDROCK OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Since the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), at the 14th session of its general conference on 26 October...
Usman Buda & Maritina Itagbor: Ending the Reign of Lynch Mobs
On Sunday June 26, a mob of suspected Islamic fanatics in Sokoto murdered Usman Buda over allegations of blasphemy. He was brutally stoned to death. Multiple sources have since confirmed that the late Usman Buda, a...
Petrol subsidy removal must address plight of poor Nigerians
After years of policy dilly-dallying and uncertainties, the Nigerian government has decided to do away with the petrol subsidy which several experts agreed was a drain on the economy. This effectively completed the...
FMC Ebute- Metta gives Pyrates thumbs up on blood donation
The Management of the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute-Metta, Lagos Mainland Local Government has commended the National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity, Zanas Deck (Lagos Mainland chapter) on the blood...
Nigerian Democracy Day 2023
UPHOLDING THE PRINCIPLES OF FAIRNESS, JUSTICE AND INCLUSION June 12 holds significant historical importance in Nigeria's march to true nationhood, marking the day when the nation's democracy took a significant...
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION: THE SINE QUA NON OF ALL HUMAN RIGHTS
“The freedom of the human mind is recognised in the right to free speech and free press” (Calvin Coolidge, 1872- 1933) As the world marks the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, it is a moment that...
2023 General Elections: Democracy on trial
Several events in the past few weeks, in the build-up to the now controversial 2023 general elections have again sadly highlighted the defects in election management and democratic practice in Nigeria. The different...