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As the #FearlessInOctober mass action approaches, human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has presented a list of non-negotiable demands to President Tinubu’s government on behalf of protesters. Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement, emphasized that these demands reflect the urgent needs of the Nigerian people and should be addressed without…

The Take-It-Back Movement has formally demanded police protection for their upcoming #FearlessInOctober protests in 11 states and Abuja. This was made known in a letter submitted to Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun by the movement’s legal counsel, Inibehe Effiong. The Take It Back Movement outlined its plans for demonstrations aimed at addressing…

A coalition of civil society organizations has announced plans for nationwide protests on October 1. The coalition includes the Education Rights Campaign, Movement for Foundational Change, Youths Rights Campaign, Joint Action Front, and Pan African Consciousness Renaissance, At a press conference in Lagos, the groups announced that marchers would gather…

The Arewa Youth Ambassadors, representing a significant coalition of northern youths, have declared their unwavering support for the upcoming #FearlessInOctober protests. The demonstrations, set to commence on October 1, aim to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies and demand urgent reforms to address the growing issues of hunger, hardship, and…

The Take-It-Back Movement, a prominent human rights advocacy organization, has addressed an invitation sent to its National Coordinator, Sanyaolu Juwon and his executives for a meeting with the Lagos State Commissioner of Police. The Take It Back Movement proposed a virtual meeting with the police authorities instead of a physical…

The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Command has invited the National Coordinator of Take It Back (TIB) Movement, a prominent human rights advocacy organisation, Mr. Sanyaolu Juwon, for a meeting. The invitation letter was dated September 24, 2024 and addressed to Juwon by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, State Intelligence…

In a viral video, dozens of Kwara children under 15 chanted “Tinubu Ole” (Tinubu is a thief) while protesting the government of President Bola Tinubu. Waving leaves and lamenting the growing hardship in Nigeria, the young demonstrators called out the ruling APC for its failure to address the country’s pressing…

Omoyele Sowore, a prominent human rights activist, has reaffirmed the second phase of nationwide protests against poverty, hunger, and bad governance under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Tagged #FearlessInOctober, Sowore emphasizes that the demonstrations are not limited to Generation Z but invite citizens of all ages to unite in the fight…

Ibrahim Showa, a business expert and activist, has shed light on the flaws within Nigeria’s democratic system. He emphasized the need for citizens to take action beyond the voting booth to combat corruption, stressing the importance of a comprehensive and immediate response to root out these pervasive issues. Taking to…

According to reports from civil society organizations, the Edo State Governorship election has been marred by widespread vote-buying, with some politicians offering bread, cash, and other incentives to sway voters. This was made known by Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (NCSSR). The group said it observed rampant instances of blatant…