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Sowore Condemns Use of Official Police Accounts for Anonymously Penned Opinions Under “Illegal IGP” Leadership
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Human rights activist and the convener of the RevolutionNow movement Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the Nigerian Police Force’s practice of using official social media accounts to promote private opinions under “fake names”. Sowore’s criticism comes amid the issue surrounding Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun’s extended tenure, despite his reaching…
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Take It Back Movement Backs Ondo Nurses’ Strike, Condemns State Government’s Neglect of Healthcare Workers
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The Take It Back Movement (TIB) has declared its support for the ongoing indefinite strike launched by nurses employed by the Ondo State Government. The strike was initiated in response to the administration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s failure to address the nurses’ grievances, particularly regarding poor working conditions and the…
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Take It Back Movement Warns Police PRO Against Targeted Harassment of Sowore, Condemns Attempts to Fabricate Charges
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PRESS STATEMENT Take It Back Movement Warns Police PRO Against Targeted Harassment of Sowore, Condemns Attempts to Fabricate Charges We, the Take It Back Movement, are deeply troubled by reports that Nigerian Police Spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi is seeking to arrest Omoyele Sowore on fabricated charges of “breach of public peace.”…
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“Equal Principles Must Apply”, Sowore Says in Wake of Police Service Commission’s Senior Officer Retirement Approval
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Human rights activist and the convener of the RevolutionNow movement Omoyele Sowore, has made a strong case for equal principles in response to the Police Service Commission’s recent approval of immediate retirement for senior police officers above 60 years of age or with more than 35 years of service. Sowore’s…
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Human Rights Lawyer Deji Adeyanju Vows ‘Visa Ban’ Advocacy Against Police Officers Targeting Freedom of Speech
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In response to what he perceives as a growing threat to freedom of speech in Nigeria, human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju, has vowed a ‘Visa Ban’ advocacy campaign to target police officers and their family members. Adeyanju’s initiative aims to hold those who undermine free speech accountable by lobbying for…
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Report Reveals N3.5 trillion Missing from Nigerian Government Agencies in 2021
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A recent report published by the Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative has unveiled alarming financial discrepancies across various Nigerian government agencies. The report, which covers the financial year ending December 31, 2021, indicates that a staggering N3.5 trillion remains unaccounted for. Additionally, the report disclosed a series of alarming discrepancies, including…
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“#EgbetokunMustGo Is a Legitimate Demand” – Festus Ogun
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Human rights lawyer Festus Ogun has criticized the charges filed against Omoyele Sowore, calling them an attack on free speech and a direct infringement on civic rights. Ogun went on to describe the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) as “illegal,” noting that its current occupant, Kayode Egbetokun,…
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Sowore’s Detention: Take It Back Movement Vows to Intensify Protests
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PRESS STATEMENT SOWORE’S DETENTION: TAKE IT BACK MOVEMENT VOWS TO INTENSIFY PROTESTS We commend the bravery and resilience of our members and allies who took to the streets today in Lagos to demand justice and freedom for our convener, Omoyele Sowore, an end to Police extortion and illegal checkpoints in…
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TAKE IT BACK GLOBAL CONDEMNS SOWORE’S DETENTION, CALLS FOR NATIONWIDE PROTESTS
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PRESS STATEMENT TAKE IT BACK GLOBAL CONDEMNS SOWORE’S DETENTION, CALLS FOR NATIONWIDE PROTESTS We at Take It Back Global, a movement dedicated to fighting corruption and injustice, condemn in the strongest terms the detention Omoyele Sowore by the Nigerian Police Force. Despite honoring their invitation for an interview, Sowore has…
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#EndPoliceExtortion: Femi Falana Backs Sowore’s Refusal of ‘Illegal’ Bail Condition
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As the convener of the RevolutionNow movement Omoyele Sowore continue to maintain his refusal to comply with the “illegal” bail conditions set by the Nigerian Police Force, renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana has backed his decision, emphasizing that adhering to such conditions would effectively undermine Sowore’s integrity and that…