National Association of Seadogs - Pyrates Confraternity

13/09/2026

PRESS RELEASE

2027 Elections: A Choice, Not Warfare

The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) unequivocally condemns the surge in political bigotry, violence and the broader deterioration in civility among Nigeria’s political class. It is irresponsible and reprehensible for members of the political class, especially those of the ruling party, to threaten the electorate ahead of the 2027 elections. We reject in its entirety attempts by politicians to intimidate voters and influence voting patterns in 2027 through threats, harassment, and coercion.
nas-int.org/2027-elections…

  A disturbing trend of rising political intolerance is emerging in Nigeria’s political landscape in the build-up to the 2027 general elections. This troubling phenomenon, which has escalated in recent weeks since the official lifting of the ban on political campaigns by the Independent National ...

11/09/2026

https://guardian.ng/news/nas-urges-fg-to-act-as-nigerias-literacy-crisis-deepens/

The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has demanded urgent and concrete action on the literacy crisis in Nigeria.

11/09/2026

https://thesun.ng/2026-intl-literacy-day-nas-urges-fg-to-tackle-nigerias-literacy-crisis-to-achieve-1-trillion-economy/

The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has stated that Nigeria’s ambition to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2023 would be a pipe dream if it neglects to address the literacy crisis in the country

11/09/2026

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/fg-must-resolve-nigerias-literacy-crisis-nas/

By Jeremiah Urowayino The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has demanded urgent and concrete action on the literacy crisis in Nigeria. NAS/PC, in a statement by the NAS Cap’n, Dr Charles Meribole, entitled ‘’Rewriting the Future: A National Emergency on Literacy, to mark ...

09/09/2026

Honoring Labor Day Through Community Action: Pentagun Deck’s Greenbelt Road Cleanup
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​In celebration of Labor Day, the Pentagun Deck Chapter of the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) gathered in Greenbelt, Maryland, USA to carry out a road cleanup community service initiative.

​Labor Day is a tribute to the dedication, hard work, and contributions of workers who build and sustain our communities. To honor this spirit of service, our members took to the streets to maintain and preserve our designated stretch of road under the Adopt-A-Highway (the designated NAS Pentagun Zone Inc. area) program in collaboration with the State of Maryland. Maryland State Highway Administration

​Equipped with high-visibility safety gear, pickup tools, and trash bags, our team worked to keep Greenbelt clean, safe, and welcoming for all residents and visitors. Service to humanity remains at the core of our mission, and taking direct responsibility for our environment is one of the many ways we demonstrate that commitment.

​We extend our sincere thanks to every member and volunteer who stepped up to make this project a success.
​Together, we work for a cleaner, stronger, and more connected community.

08/09/2026

https://www.nas-int.org/international-literacy-day-2026/

INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY 2026: REWRITING THE FUTURE: A NATIONAL EMERGENCY ON LITERACY As the global community marks International Literacy Day 2026, the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) calls for an urgent […]

08/09/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Nigeria has one of the world’s largest and youngest populations. We see this as one of the country’s greatest potential advantages. But a young population does not automatically create economic prosperity. If millions of young Nigerians leave school without foundational literacy, our demographic advantage risks becoming a demographic burden.


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https://www.nas-int.org/international-literacy-day-2026/

14/08/2026

https://www.nas-int.org/the-votes-must-count-in-osun-governorship-election/

The political atmosphere in Osun State ahead of Saturday, August 15, 2026, off-cycle governorship election is nothing short of alarming. An Election which should normally be a vibrant display of democratic choice for the electorate and contestation of ideas among political parties has instead descen...

01/08/2026

Soyinka Urges Tinubu To Grant Justice To Deborah Samuel, Others Killed Extrajudicially

Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide justice for victims of unresolved killings, including Deborah Samuel, who was lynched by fellow students in Sokoto State in 2022, as well as Mene Ogidi, a 28-year-old man allegedly shot dead by a police officer in Del...

01/08/2026

Soyinka to Tinubu: Reopen unsolved killings, end culture of impunity
https://thesun.ng/soyinka-to-tinubu-reopen-unsolved-killings-end-culture-of-impunity/