Category: News
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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”…
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“Those Entrusted to Uphold Law Flout It With Impunity” – Sowore
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Human rights activist and convener of the RevolutionNow movement Omoyele Sowore has strongly criticized the Nigerian security agencies, stating that “those entrusted to uphold the law flout it with impunity.” Sowore’s condemnation is a response to the increasing incidents of Nigerian security forces disregarding court orders and perpetrating human rights…
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Agena Bob of Take It Back Movement Demands Immediate Release of Pastor Abraham Daniel, Two Others, Condemns Paul Enenche’s Actions
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Agena Bob, one of the leaders of the Take It Back Movement’s Abuja branch, has publicly reacted to the recent arrest of former pastor Abraham Daniel and two others by Paul Enenche, the founder of Dunamis Church. Bob who took to his social media handle on Monday expressed his concern…
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Take It Back Movement Demand Case Review as Two Kirikiri Inmates Serve Life Sentences Since 1999 Over Generator Repair
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The Take It Back Movement has demanded a case review for two Kirikiri inmates, Mr. Kolawole Oladeji and Mr. Ogbonaa Igbojonwu, who have been serving life sentences since 1999 over a generator repair dispute. The duo, who hail from Ogun State, have urged the Lagos State government to reexamine their…
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Sowore to Lead Discussion on Human Rights Violations and Cybercrime Act at HEDA’s Advocacy Series Launch
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Human rights activist and founder of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, is set to lead a crucial discussion on human rights violations and the controversial Cybercrime Act at the launch of HEDA Resource Centre’s Advocacy Series. The event, focusing on the theme “2024 Review of Human Rights Abuse in Nigeria,” will…
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“Tinubu’s Presidency Is Illegitimate,” Says Sowore, Criticizing Leaders’ Fear of Criticism
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Human rights activist and the convener of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, has made it known that Nigerian leaders are often defensive towards criticism due to the fact that many of them have not been legitimately elected. Speaking as a guest in a broadcast by VOPTV, Sowore cited President Bola…
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Activist Olamide Thomas Vows to Fight Injustice Following her Release, Reveals Disturbing Truth Behind Incarceration
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Nigerian activist Olamide Abiodun Thomas who was recently released from detention, has revealed disturbing information regarding corruption within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), and also vowed to fight injustice following her release. Thomas claims that her unjust incarceration has exposed a larger network of…