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Sowore Slams Nigerian Corruption, Says the Country Is a ‘Paradise for Thieves’ as Ex-Governor Bello Reportedly Stole N110 Billion
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Prominent human rights activist and convener of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, has lambasted the country as a “paradise for thieves.” Sowore’s criticism comes in response to the shocking allegations surrounding former Governor Yahaya Bello, who reportedly embezzled a staggering N110 billion. He lamented that Nigeria has become a country…
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Bloody August: Amnesty International Exposes Nigeria’s Brutal Crackdown on #EndBadGovernance Protests, 24 Killed and 1,200 Arrested
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Amnesty International, a global human rights organization has released a report on Thursday titled “Bloody August: Nigerian Government’s Violent Crackdown on #Endbadgovernance Protests,” which details excessive force used by the Nigeria Police Force against peaceful protesters during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance demonstrations held between August 1-10, 2024. According to the report,…
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Human Rights Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju Calls Out Burna Boy Over Involvement in Speed Darlington’s Police Harassment
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Prominent human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned Nigerian singer Burna Boy for his alleged involvement in the police harassment of Speed Darlington, also known as Akpi. Adeyanju’s statement follows the recent arrest of Speed Darlington in Owerri, which the lawyer claims is connected to a petition filed by Burna…
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Nigerian Economy and Davido’s “New Album” Conscientious Artistes Don’t Live In Mortuary, Written by Adeola Soetan
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Davido’s latest lyrical release on the harsh reality of Nigerian economy is more meaningful and more relevant to millions of citizens than all his previous commercially successful tracks and national & international shows. It may not make billions of Naira for him, but it draws the attention of millions of…
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Take It Back Movement Demands Justice, Calls for Swift Action in Response to Revelation Made by Sanwo-Olu’s Media Aide
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We, the Take It Back Movement unequivocally demand the immediate arrest and arraignment of Wale Ajetunmobi, the recently suspended Senior Special Assistant on Print Media to Governor Sanwo-Olu, within 24 hours. This call for action is in response to Ajetunmobi’s now-deleted post from November 23, in which he claimed that…
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Take-It-Back Movement Demands Justice for Policewoman Fired for Reporting Rape of Minor by Colleague in Edo
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The Take-It-Back Movement has filed a petition with the Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, as well as the Office of the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The petition seeks to address the unjust dismissal of a policewoman who…
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Police Brutality in #EndBadGovernance Protests Causes Liman’s Life-Altering Spinal Cord Injury; Amnesty International Demands Justice
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Muhammed M. Liman suffered a life-altering spinal cord injury as a direct result of police brutality during the #EndBadGovernance protests, according to Amnesty International. The human rights organization is now demanding justice for Liman and others who have been victims of excessive force by the authorities. Liman, a worker at…
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Activist Calls on Ohanaeze Ndigbo to Stand Up for Igbo Chief Nwajagu Detained Over Terrorism Allegations
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Human rights activist Okechukwu Nwanguma has called on Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a socio-cultural and political organization, to intervene in the ongoing detention of Frederick Nwajagu, an Igbo Chief detained in Lagos over terrorism allegation. Frederick Nwajagu, also known as Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, was arraigned before Justice Yetunde Adesanya at…
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AKWA IBOM STATE GOVERNMENT SHOULD SAVE PSSSI, WRITTEN BY INIBEHE EFFIONG
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I am heartbroken by the attached horrifying video sent to me this morning by a fellow alumnus of Presbyterian Senior Science School Ididep (PSSSI), Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. This video shows the despicable “food” that students of the once prestigious school are being fed with. I’m…
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Soaring Food Prices Force More Nigerian Households to Beg, Borrow and Skip Meals
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According to a recent report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), a staggering 71 percent of Nigerian households have been affected by the significant increase in prices of essential food items. The report also highlighted that over a third of households have experienced food shortages in the past year,…