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A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the fundamental rights case filed by human rights activist Olamide Thomas against Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun until January 6, 2025. Thomas, known for her advocacy of civil liberties in Nigeria, filed the lawsuit after the Nigerian police violate her…

The Federal High Court in Abuja delivered a ruling on the fundamental rights case of activist Abiodun Thomas, who was arrested and detained on the orders of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The suit, numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/1892/V/2024, was between Thomas Abiodun (the applicant) and the IGP and two others (the…

Social critic Adeola Soetan has issued a stern warning that disregarding the impact of economic policies on people can lead to disastrous consequences such as poverty and famine. Soetan emphasized the crucial link between people and the economy, cautioning that any disruption of the delicate balance through ill-advised policies will…

Emerging reports has made it known that police insiders had revealed that human rights activist Olamide Thomas who was abducted by the Nigerian police in Lagos and relocated to Abuja, is being held in custody based on direct orders from the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. SaharaReporters reported on…

According to Media Rights Agenda’s (MRA) annual report, Nigerian security forces, including the police, military, and intelligence services, have been identified as the primary perpetrators of attacks against journalists in 2024. According to the report, the number of attacks by security forces has risen dramatically over the past three years.…

In a recent statement titled “ALERT”, investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has warned pedestrians to avoid CMD Road in Lagos between 11 pm and 12 am due to frequent police harassment and extortion by the Ketu division. Soyombo who made a post on his social media accounts claimed that officers from…

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has called for the immediate removal of Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, accusing him of egregious human rights violations and collusion with powerful elites. In a statement released on Friday night, titled “WHY NIGERIANS MUST FORCE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE KAYODE EGBETOKUN OUT OF…

Social critic Oluwaseyifunmi Oyetunbi has sharply criticized the Nigerian government’s handling of corruption cases. He alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) pursuit of former Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, accused of embezzling 80.2 billion Naira was motivated by a desire for a share of the stolen…

The Activist Spaces community has united in condemnation of the abduction of activist and nurse, Abiodun Olamide Thomas, by the Nigeria Police Force. The arrest followed Thomas’ vocal criticism of police brutality, and the community is now demanding her immediate and unconditional release. Thomas was reportedly apprehended by the Nigerian…

The Take-It-Back Movement’s Canadian Directorate, has met with Amnesty International to protest the incarceration of Nigerian human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi and Nnamdi Kanu, demanding their immediate release. The group strongly denounced the misuse of power by key institutions in Nigeria, particularly the judiciary and the police. They highlighted the…