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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…

In response to the recent arrest of Nigerian singer Portable over a G-Wagon debt, esteemed human rights lawyer Festus Ogun has publicly condemned the police’s involvement in the matter. Ogun, known for his commitment to challenging human rights abuses and holding public officials accountable, described the arrest as “illegal and…

In response to strong condemnation from the Take It Back Movement, Minister of Women Affairs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has initiated legal action to prevent Speaker Abdulmalik Sarkindaji of the Niger State House of Assembly from carrying out his controversial plan to marry off 100 orphaned girls. She petitioned the Inspector General…

In response to the arrests of activist Femi Adeyeye, Aduwo Gabriel, and two other protesters demonstrating against the University of Ibadan’s fee hike, the Take It Back Movement is demanding their immediate release. The movement condemns the use of force and arrests by the Nigerians Army, calling for accountability and…

Human rights activist and Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has raised a concerning issue regarding the lack of law enforcement action against bandits and terrorists in Nigeria. Taking to his Facebook page on Sunday, Deji Adeyanju expressed his outrage over the misuse of the Cybercrime Act. He highlighted the Nigerian police’s role…

The attention of the Take It Back Movement has been brought to the news of the plan of the Speaker of the Niger state House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, to marry off 100 female orphans, as a constituency project. It is worrisome that girl children who have lost their parents…

In commemoration of the International Day of the Boy Child 2024, the Take It Back Movement organized a thought-provoking discussion to address a pressing issue: the neglect of the boy child’s well-being and its exacerbating impact on existing challenges. The event aimed to raise awareness about the unique needs and…