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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…

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…

Human rights activist and youth leader of the African Action Congress, Orunsolu Oluremi who is popularly known as Remyte Goonz, has called on Nigerians to stand strong against government suppression tactics ahead of the #October1st protests. Taking to his Facebook page on Friday, Goonz warn that the Nigerian government will…

Amnesty International, a global human rights organization, has expressed its strong condemnation of the Lagos State Government’s recent forced evictions in the Ayetoro community, located within the Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA). These evictions, carried out under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have left over 3,000 residents homeless…