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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…
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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…
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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…