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Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has fired a barrage of criticism at President Bola Tinubu over his perceived failure to alleviate poverty in Nigeria. In a scathing indictment, Sowore called into question Tinubu’s leadership style, arguing that it has been woefully insufficient in addressing the vast socio-economic inequality…

A fierce condemnation of the military’s involvement in a Kano chieftaincy dispute has come from human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, who has labeled the move by the APC as “lawless.” Expressing shock at the decision to deploy soldiers for a matter that is solely within the jurisdiction of the State,…

In response to fervent community protests led by the Take It Back Movement, President Tinubu has been compelled to alter the alignment of the coastal road project. Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, following a series of protests by some of the…

In response to the recent violent clash between traders and soldiers at Banex Plaza in Abuja, human rights lawyer Femi Falana has called on the Nigerian Army to end the plaza’s illegal closure. Falana has advised any soldiers who were assaulted during the incident to press charges, emphasizing the importance…

Omoyele Sowore, a prominent human rights activist, has strongly denounced the Nigerian Army’s decision to close the Banex Plaza, describing it as a disproportionate response and an infringement on the rights of civilians. Sowore, who shared the post on in Facebook page which he tagged ,”MY RESPONSE TO THE HQ…

In response to widespread public condemnation, an Abuja shop owner, Caleb Chidera, who was unlawfully detained and tortured by the Nigerian Army personnel in connection with the Banex Plaza altercation has been released. The incident drew significant attention from activists, media outlets, and the general public, ultimately leading to Caleb’s…

In a recent court session at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, Justice Akintayo Aluko voiced concern over what he deemed an excessive use of legal resources by the Nigeria Police Force in the ongoing cybercrime case against social media influencer Chizorom Harrison Ofoegbu, better known as Ijele. The…

Prominent human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has weighed in on the recent Abuja market crisis, urging all parties to exercise restraint and condemning the use of military reprisals against civilians. As tensions rise and fears of further violence escalate, Effiong’s call for measured responses serves as a reminder of the…

In recent years, the struggle for press freedom had become a cornerstone in the battle to uphold democratic values worldwide. This crusade is epitomized by the story of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist whose plight underscores the essential role of a free press in safeguarding democracy. Daniel Ojukwu’s journey mirrors the…

Femi Falana, SAN, a highly respected human rights lawyer, has contested the authority of Nigerian police and security agencies to arrest, detain, and prosecute citizens for alleged offenses such as “cyberstalking,” “insult,” “causing annoyance,” and “criminal intimidation.” In a release on Thursday, the human rights lawyer highlighted the illegality of…