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Amnesty International, an international human rights organization, has sent a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu’s administration, urging it not to engage in actions that threaten Nigerians participating in peaceful protests against the current socio-economic hardships and food insecurity. The warning comes amid growing tensions between the Nigerian government and…

The Take-It-Back Movement has condemned the recent land-grabbing incident in Geleodun, Ogun State, which they say has led to egregious violations of property rights and the displacement of local landowners. The organisation said it had “received credible reports that a family in Owode, who have been law-abiding, tax-paying citizens for…

Residents of Marabar Kankara, Katsina, angered by the continued insecurity in their region, have taken to the streets in protest, launching the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria demonstration in the North. The protest led by frustrated residents of Marabar Kankara, Katsina, fueled by the community’s long-standing security concerns, ignited the demonstration. News of the…

Human Rights Activist Omoyele Sowore has rebuked the Labour Party’s retreat from supporting the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest, stating that the people’s unyielding resolve to bring about change cannot be deterred by the party’s cowardice. This is following the release of a statement tagged “Obi, Labour Party Not Involved in ‘EndBadGovernance’ Protest’”…

Human rights activist Ogunlami Opeyemi Benjamin has accused the Oba of Oworonshoki, Babatunde Saliu, of human rights abuses in the Ferry Community, alleging that an escaped prisoner named Nuru was making threats against the residents. Taking to his X page, Benjamin called attention to the need for justice and demanded…

The Take It Back Movement (TIB), a human rights and pro-democracy group held a press conference at the International Press Centre in Lagos on July 17, 2024, to address the rising incidence of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Nigeria. In a statement signed by the head of its Gender…

In an official letter to the Inspector General of Police, the Northern Initiative for Growth has made their intentions clear: to hold a peaceful protest across Northern Nigeria in the month of August. According to the group, the planned protest is a crucial step towards addressing longstanding issues affecting the…

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has call attention to the staggering cost of President Tinubu’s extravagant purchase of a $150 million presidential jet, an expense that seems out of touch with the reality of everyday Nigerians, who grapple with economic hardship and high costs of living. Taking to his Facebook…

Food inflation in Nigeria has once again breached new heights, surging to a crushing 40.87% in June 2024, an alarming development that has sent ripples of concern through the nation. As the people reel from the effects of a sharply escalating cost of living, Nigerians are readying themselves for an…

The National Coordinating Committee of the Take It Back Movement has dissolved its Delta state executive body over negligence, and inactivity which had persisted for more than a year. After thorough deliberation, the committee made the decision to dissolve the executive, appoint active members in their place, and restore vitality…