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#FreeOlamide: Activist Spaces Community Condemns ‘Abduction’ of Nurse Abiodun Olamide Thomas by Nigerian Police, Demands Her Unconditional Release
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The Activist Spaces community has united in condemnation of the abduction of activist and nurse, Abiodun Olamide Thomas, by the Nigeria Police Force. The arrest followed Thomas’ vocal criticism of police brutality, and the community is now demanding her immediate and unconditional release. Thomas was reportedly apprehended by the Nigerian…
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Farotimi: The Many Whys! – Written by Tope Temokun
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Around 4:30pm of this day, Friday, the 13th of December, 2024, we stepped out of the Correctional Service (prison) in Afao road, Ado Ekiti, where we were with Dele Farotimi. He speaks calmly but with loud message. He is unambiguous about it, that all he wrote in his book is…
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Youth Rights Campaign Demands Release of #EndBadGovernance Protesters After Four Unjust Court Appearances in Katsina
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The Youth Rights Campaign (YRC) has called for the immediate release of #EndBadGovernance protesters after four court appearances in Katsina. In a statement issued by YRC National Secretary Francis Nwapa, the organization criticized the actions of Governor Radda and the state Commissioner of Police, noting that the detained protesters have…
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Secret Gun Legalization for Political Thugs: A Weapon Against Nigerian Democracy, Written by Comrade Ufezime Nelson Ubi
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In a deeply troubling revelation, it has come to light that the corrupt Nigerian government is secretly legalizing firearms for political thugs during protests and elections. This covert policy is a dangerous escalation in the war against the Nigerian people, aimed at silencing citizens who are boldly fighting for their…
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Take-It-Back Movement’s Canadian Directorate Meets with Amnesty International, Protests Incarceration of Nigerian Human Rights Lawyer Dele Farotimi and Nnamdi Kanu
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The Take-It-Back Movement’s Canadian Directorate, has met with Amnesty International to protest the incarceration of Nigerian human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi and Nnamdi Kanu, demanding their immediate release. The group strongly denounced the misuse of power by key institutions in Nigeria, particularly the judiciary and the police. They highlighted the…
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Take It Back Global Movement Canada Directorate to Visit Amnesty International Toronto on World Human Rights Day
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Toronto, December 10, 2024 – In a significant move to mark World Human Rights Day, the Take it Back Global Movement, Canada Directorate, is set to visit the Amnesty International Toronto office. This visit aims to highlight pressing human rights issues and protest the recent arrest of Nigerian human rights…
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Why Religion Is Slowing Down Our #RevolutionNow in Nigeria, Written by Ufezime Nelson Ubi
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Religion, often seen as a source of hope and moral guidance, has paradoxically become a significant obstacle to the revolutionary change Nigeria desperately needs. The #RevolutionNow movement, aimed at dismantling bad governance and restoring accountability, faces resistance not only from the political class but also from a deeply religious society…
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Take-It-Back Movement Speaks Out Against Police Intimidation, Insists #FreeDeleFarotimi Protests Must Go On
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The Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement has once again spoken out against the arrest of human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi, as well as the Ekiti State police’s prohibition of a planned peaceful protest on December 10. The movement warned that suppressing civic freedoms is unacceptable, emphasizing the constitutional right to…
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London Activists Gather for Dele Farotimi, Organizes KCL Protest Against Afe Babalola’s Oppression
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London-based activists are organizing a protest at King’s College London (KCL) in support of Dele Farotimi, a human rights lawyer who was recently arrested and detained following a petition by Afe Babalola. The protest aims to raise awareness about the oppression and injustice faced by Farotimi and call for his…
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Sowore Calls for Global Revolt Against Nigerian Judiciary over Dele Farotimi’s Unjust Detention
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Human rights activist and the convener of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore has called for a global revolt against the Nigerian judiciary in response to the unjust detention of Dele Farotimi. Sowore’s call to action comes as Farotimi’s case gains increased public outrage. Farotimi was arrested following a raid on…