Category: News

The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) has condemned the misuse of the Cybercrimes Act by Nigerian police authorities, particularly in the case of Omoyele Sowore, Agba Jalingo and other government critics. PLAC’s Legist, in their latest Newsletter, released on February 5, 2025, calls for the immediate withdrawal of all…

The Take It Back Movement student wing has expressed outrage over the unjust expulsion of 37 Nasarawa State University students for their alleged involvement in organizing a protest via a WhatsApp group. The students were accused of “criminal conspiracy, inciting public disturbance, and cyber-stalking” following their participation in a chat…

Human rights activist and the convener of the RevolutionNow movement Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the Nigerian Police Force’s practice of using official social media accounts to promote private opinions under “fake names”. Sowore’s criticism comes amid the issue surrounding Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun’s extended tenure, despite his reaching…

The Take It Back Movement (TIB) has declared its support for the ongoing indefinite strike launched by nurses employed by the Ondo State Government. The strike was initiated in response to the administration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s failure to address the nurses’ grievances, particularly regarding poor working conditions and the…

Human rights activist and the convener of the RevolutionNow movement Omoyele Sowore, has made a strong case for equal principles in response to the Police Service Commission’s recent approval of immediate retirement for senior police officers above 60 years of age or with more than 35 years of service. Sowore’s…

In response to what he perceives as a growing threat to freedom of speech in Nigeria, human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju, has vowed a ‘Visa Ban’ advocacy campaign to target police officers and their family members. Adeyanju’s initiative aims to hold those who undermine free speech accountable by lobbying for…

A recent report published by the Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative has unveiled alarming financial discrepancies across various Nigerian government agencies. The report, which covers the financial year ending December 31, 2021, indicates that a staggering N3.5 trillion remains unaccounted for. Additionally, the report disclosed a series of alarming discrepancies, including…

Human rights lawyer Festus Ogun has criticized the charges filed against Omoyele Sowore, calling them an attack on free speech and a direct infringement on civic rights. Ogun went on to describe the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) as “illegal,” noting that its current occupant, Kayode Egbetokun,…

As the convener of the RevolutionNow movement Omoyele Sowore continue to maintain his refusal to comply with the “illegal” bail conditions set by the Nigerian Police Force, renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana has backed his decision, emphasizing that adhering to such conditions would effectively undermine Sowore’s integrity and that…

Comrade Manesah Ashukus, a member of the Take It Back Movement’s Abuja branch, has publicly condemned the Nigeria Police Force over the abduction of fellow activist Henry Nwodo on Sunday night. Ashukus who took to his social media handle described the arrest as a “show of shame” and emphasized that…