Category: News
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Amnesty International Demands Tinubu Government Listen to Citizens, End Repression of Peaceful Protests
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Global human rights organization, Amnesty International has called on the Tinubu government to listen to the demands of Nigerian citizens and put an end to the repressive tactics being used against peaceful protesters. This was made known by the organization’s Director in Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, in a statement where he…
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#FearlessInOctober: Take It Back Movement Warn Against Attempts to Disrupt Peaceful Protests with Thugs and Government Agents
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Members of the Take-It-Back Movement in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have reaffirmed their commitment to taking to the streets in October in a demonstration against bad governance, hardship, and hunger. The group warns against the use of thugs and government agents to disrupt peaceful protests, emphasizing their determination to remain…
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Sowore Unveils Protesters’ Non-Negotiable Demands Ahead of #FearlessInOctober Mass Action
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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…
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#FearlessInOctober: Take-It-Back Movement Demands Police Protection for Protests Across 11 States and Abuja
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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…
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Civil Society Groups Unite for October Protests
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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…
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#FearlessInOctober: Arewa Youths Says No Going Back, Vows to Protest Tinubu’s Economic Policies, Demands Urgent Reversal
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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…
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Take-It-Back Movement Proposes Virtual Meeting with Lagos Police Over Short-Notice Invitation to Its National Coordinator and Executives
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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…
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#FearlessInOctober: Lagos Police Invite Take It Back National Coordinator Sanyaolu Juwon for Meeting
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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…
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Kwara Children Chant ‘Tinubu Ole’ in Viral Protest Against Hardship in Nigeria
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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…
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#FearlessInOctober Protests Is for All Ages to Confront Bad Governance – Sowore
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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…