Category: News
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Take It Back Movement Intervenes in AUPCTRE’s Fight Against Water Privatization, Arbitrary Sacking of 391 Workers
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In a meeting yesterday, the Take It Back movement and the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) met to discuss the troubling issues surrounding water privatization and the unjust dismissal of 391 workers in the sector. The meeting highlighted the growing concerns of…
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#FreeDanielOjukwu: Omoyele Sowore and Deji Adeyanju Uncover Link Between Tinubu Associate and Detained Journalist Daniel Ojukwu
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Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore and Deji Adeyanju have revealed that they visited detained journalist Daniel Ojukwu at the Federal Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) in Abuja yesterday, Monday. During their meeting with Daniel Ojukwu, Sowore made a startling discovery—the detained journalist was being held by Hon Orelope Adejoke…
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Press Freedom Under Attack: The Pattern of Abductions and Intimidation of Journalists in Nigeria, Written by Ogundipe Daniel
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In recent years, Nigeria has faced an alarming rise in cases of journalists being abducted, harassed, and even killed for their reporting. The latest incident involving a reporter from the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) who was allegedly abducted by the Nigerian police has once again brought to light the…
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Activist Femi Adeyeye Sounds Alarm on Lagos Wave of ‘Demolition Democracy’
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Human rights activist Femi Adeyeye has spoken out against the recent wave of unnecessary demolitions in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos, decrying the alarming trend and urging citizens to resist such actions. Adeyeye expressed deep concern over the negative impact of these demolitions on the lives and livelihoods of ordinary Nigerians.…
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Sowore Demands Release of Abducted FIJ Journalist, Slams Tinubu Regime for Media Manipulation
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Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has issued a scathing indictment of the Tinubu Regime, stating that the government is attempting to manipulate and control the media by abducting journalists such as Daniel Ojukwu. Sowore condemned the Tinubu Regime’s apparent silencing of critical voices in the media, pointing out the hypocrisy…
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Amnesty International Slams Nigerian Police for Suppressing Press Freedom, Demands Immediate Release of FIJ Journalist Daniel Ojukwu
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Global human rights organization, Amnesty International has called the Nigerian police to immediately free detained journalist Daniel Ojukwu, who report for FIJ, Foundation for Investigative Journalism. The call for Ojukwu’s release serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of the media, especially in a nation where journalists are routinely…
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Fuel Scarcity’s Deadly Price: Take It Back Movement Blasts Government Negligence and Police Recklessness as Fuel Scarcity Claims Lagos Resident’s Life
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The Take It Back Movement has publicly condemned the tragic death of a Lagos State resident, who was reportedly gunned down in a violent altercation that erupted while he attempted to purchase fuel amidst the debilitating scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol. The incident, which occurred on…
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Amnesty International Condemns Senator Nwoko’s Cybercrime Trial Against Sowore, Demands Immediate Dismissal
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The international human rights organization Amnesty International issued an urgent demand for the immediate dismissal of the cybercrime case brought against the Nigerian human rights activist Omoyele Sowore by the Nigeria Police Force, acting at the behest of Senator Ned Nwoko. Following his return to Nigeria from the United States,…
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Sowore Proposes Modest Increase in Minimum Wage: N500,000 to Counteract Nigeria’s Rising Cost of Living
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Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has put forth a bold proposal to raise the national minimum wage in Nigeria to N500,000, in an effort to alleviate the economic struggles of the Nigerian workforce. As a candidate for president in 2019 and 2023 with the African Action Congress party, Sowore has…
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Oyo Election Illustrates ‘Democratical Deficit’ in Nigeria: Activist Adenola Exposes Government’s Involvement in Rigging, Citing Lopsided Outcome as Proof of Failed Democracy
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Activist Damilare Adenola has ignited a firestorm on social media after exposing government involvement in rigging the OYO state local government election that took place on Saturday. With his biting commentary, Adenola boldly stated that the election was not a one-off incident of democratic failure, but rather emblematic of a…