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“Release Henry Now!”, Activist Condemns Police “Show of Shame,” Demands Release of Abducted Activist in Abuja
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Comrade Manesah Ashukus, a member of the Take It Back Movement’s Abuja branch, has publicly condemned the Nigeria Police Force over the abduction of fellow activist Henry Nwodo on Sunday night. Ashukus who took to his social media handle described the arrest as a “show of shame” and emphasized that…
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Police Extortion: Sowore Rejects Conditional Bail Amidst Police “Interview”
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Human rights activist and the convener of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore has declared his refusal to accept bail under stringent conditions, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to protecting his “innocence, dignity, and integrity.” This announcement comes from Sowore as he faces ongoing police “interview” related to a viral video exposing…
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TAKE IT BACK MOVEMENT DEMANDS RESIGNATION OF MUYIWA ADEJOBI AND INSPECTOR GENERAL OVER DISTURBING POLICE COMMENT
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PRESS STATEMENT TAKE IT BACK MOVEMENT DEMANDS RESIGNATION OF MUYIWA ADEJOBI AND INSPECTOR GENERAL OVER DISTURBING POLICE COMMENT The Take It Back Movement vehemently condemns the recent comment made by Nigerian Police Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, regarding the powers of the police force and their conduct. Adejobi’s remarks not only perpetuate…
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Extortion Video: Sowore’s Courageous Act Presents Nigeria an Opportunity to Address Police Corruption and Protect Citizens, Group Says
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A civic group, Social Crusade for a Sane Society, has condemned the Nigeria Police Force’s decision to summon Omoyele Sowore for questioning regarding a video exposing police extortion. The video shows police officers stationed on the road, apparently extorting money from motorists. Meanwhile, the police have invited Sowore for questioning…
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“Tinubu’s Appointment of Ganduje as Board Chair of FAAN Is a Proof of Reward for Corruption in Nigeria” – Fisayo Soyombo
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Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has criticized President Tinubu’s appointment of Abdullahi Ganduje as the new board chair of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). According to Soyombo who made a post on his social media handles on Friday, he asserted that Ganduje’s ascent from alleged corruption to being the…
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The Misplaced Priorities of the Nigerian Police, Written by Comrade Ufezime Nelson Ubi
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The Nigerian police force, once tasked with the noble responsibility of maintaining law and order, has sadly become an institution synonymous with misplaced priorities and abuse of power. Rather than focusing on tackling the pressing issues that plague our country—such as rampant criminality, terrorism, banditry, kidnappings, and corruption—the police are…
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A Call to Action: Nigeria’s Government Must Listen to Its People, Written by Ogundipe Daniel
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The Nigerian government’s actions have left me with a sense of urgency and a strong desire to speak out against the injustices that plague our nation. The government’s recent moves to silence dissenting voices have made it clear that they are more interested in intimidating critics than in listening to…
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Take It Back Movement Warns Police Over Omoyele Sowore, Threatens to Occupy Police Offices Across The Country
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The Take It Back Movement vehemently condemns the Nigeria Police Force’s recent manhunt for our leader, Omoyele Sowore, in response to his documentation of alleged police extortion. We wish to state categorically that we will occupy all police offices across the country should any attempt be made to arrest comrade…
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‘I’m Available in Abuja’, Sowore Declares Readiness for Police Search
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Human rights activist and the convener of the #RevolutionNow movement Omoyele Sowore has publicly declared his readiness to face a potential arrest by the Nigerian Police Force. Sowore announced on social media that he has been made aware of a search operation by the Nigeria Police Force targeting him. Taking…
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Coalition of Northern Groups Rejects “Unjustifiable” Telecommunications Tariff Increase
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The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has unequivocally denounced the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs in Nigeria, as authorized by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This was made known in a Communique signed by the group National Coordinator Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi. The Coalition expressed deep concern over the…