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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…
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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…