Category: News
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Police Extortion: Sowore Rejects Conditional Bail Amidst Police “Interview”
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Human rights activist and the convener of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore has declared his refusal to accept bail under stringent conditions, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to protecting his “innocence, dignity, and integrity.” This announcement comes from Sowore as he faces ongoing police “interview” related to a viral video exposing…
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Extortion Video: Sowore’s Courageous Act Presents Nigeria an Opportunity to Address Police Corruption and Protect Citizens, Group Says
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A civic group, Social Crusade for a Sane Society, has condemned the Nigeria Police Force’s decision to summon Omoyele Sowore for questioning regarding a video exposing police extortion. The video shows police officers stationed on the road, apparently extorting money from motorists. Meanwhile, the police have invited Sowore for questioning…
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“Tinubu’s Appointment of Ganduje as Board Chair of FAAN Is a Proof of Reward for Corruption in Nigeria” – Fisayo Soyombo
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Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has criticized President Tinubu’s appointment of Abdullahi Ganduje as the new board chair of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). According to Soyombo who made a post on his social media handles on Friday, he asserted that Ganduje’s ascent from alleged corruption to being the…
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‘I’m Available in Abuja’, Sowore Declares Readiness for Police Search
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Human rights activist and the convener of the #RevolutionNow movement Omoyele Sowore has publicly declared his readiness to face a potential arrest by the Nigerian Police Force. Sowore announced on social media that he has been made aware of a search operation by the Nigeria Police Force targeting him. Taking…
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Coalition of Northern Groups Rejects “Unjustifiable” Telecommunications Tariff Increase
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The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has unequivocally denounced the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs in Nigeria, as authorized by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This was made known in a Communique signed by the group National Coordinator Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi. The Coalition expressed deep concern over the…
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Families of Slain, Injured #EndBadGovernance Protesters Demand Justice, Compensation from Nigerian Government
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The families of individuals who were killed, injured during the #EndBadGovernance protests have issued a demand for justice and compensation from the Nigerian government. At a press conference held on Monday in Kano by the Victims Support Initiative Nigeria (VSIN), families who lost loved ones during the #EndBadGovernance protests shared…
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Student Activist Slams University Leaders for Neglecting UCH’s 80-Day Electricity Crisis
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Social justice activist and student Ayodele Aduwo has strongly condemned the University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UI’SU) leadership and Student Representative Council (UI’SRC) members for their failure to address the ongoing electricity crisis at the University College Hospital (UCH). In a statement posted on his social media account on Monday,…
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Human Rights Lawyer Inibehe Effiong Criticizes EFCC for Rampant Corruption, Unprofessionalism, and Bias
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Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has openly criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for what he describes as rampant corruption, unprofessionalism, and bias within the organization. In a statement shared on his verified social media account, Effiong also detailed his past involvement with the EFCC, which included defending…
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Group Takes to the Streets of Lagos, Demands Tax Reforms and Improved Public Services
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Human rights organization Fight Inequality Alliance has expressed strong disapproval of what it refers to as the “#RedLineToBillionaires” in Lagos State. The group alleges that wealthy elites are amassing resources while millions of Nigerians are subjected to poverty. On Saturday, the alliance organized a protest at Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos,…
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DSS-targeted, Now-Free Adaramoye Micheal Lenin Denounces NPF’s Response to Amnesty Report, Tags it ‘Shamelessness and Cruelty’
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Released activist Michael Adaramoye, also known as Michael Lenin, who was targeted by the Department of State Services (DSS) for his role in the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests, has strongly denounced the Nigerian Police Force’s (NPF) response to Amnesty International’s report on the protest. Adaramoye called the NPF’s actions “shamelessness and cruelty”…