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ECOWAS Court Awards N30 Million to Woman Enslaved by Nigerian Police
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Samuel Ihensekhien, a human rights lawyer based in Abuja, represented Glory Okolie in her case against the Nigerian government at the ECOWAS Court. He stated that throughout the proceedings, the government failed to provide a valid legal defense for Okolie’s detention, which lasted over 90 days and violated various laws,…
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South African Communist Party Slams US-Backed “Global Assembly” as Imperialist Ploy
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The South African Communist Party (SACP) has spoken out against the “World Movement for Democracy’s 12th Global Assembly,” set to take place in South Africa from November 20 to 22, 2024. The event, which claims to celebrate 30 years of South African democracy, is in fact organized by the US-backed…
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Congo Opposition Parties Mobilize Protests Against President’s Plan to Revise Constitution
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Opposition politicians in the Democratic Republic of Congo have issued a call for nationwide protests in an effort to thwart President Felix Tshisekedi’s proposed revision of the country’s constitution. In October, President Felix Tshisekedi announced the formation of a commission to propose changes to the country’s constitution, as reported by…
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The Nigerian people must own their resistance, Written by Omole Ibukun
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On the morning of July 26, as conversations raged across the country about the looming August 1 #EndBadGovernance protests, another comrade and I had a conversation about the impact of the press conference we had planned for that day. We discussed how it was important to “play our part,” rather…
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Activist Ubi Slams Army’s Slow Response to Brutal Assault by General
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Human rights activist Comrade Ufezime Nelson Ubi has openly criticized the Nigerian Army’s response to a shocking assault incident involving a Major General and his escort. The incident, captured on video, shows the General and his escort attacking a couple for overtaking their car. Despite widespread public outrage, the Army…
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Solidarity Message from the Take It Back Movement, Nigeria, to the People of Mozambique
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Comrades in Mozambique, The Take It Back Movement strongly condemns the violent state response to peaceful protests following the October 2024 elections. The reported killing of about 50protesters is a grave violation of human rights and an affront to democracy. Thisstruggle reflects a broader wave of resistance sweeping Africa, with…
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Falana Blasts 34 Nigerian States for Neglecting N135B UBEC Fund, Urges Citizens to Demand Action
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Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has urged Nigerians to demand action from the 34 state governments that have failed to access the Universal Basic Education (UBE) fund, leaving millions of children without education. Falana emphasized the importance of adhering to the Child’s Rights Law and the Compulsory, Free, Universal…
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Sowore Slams Wike for Paying FCT Workers N70,000 While Building N700M Homes for Corrupt Judges
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Human rights activist and convener of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, has strongly condemned Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for approving a minimum wage of just N70,000 for FCT workers. Sowore’s criticism comes in light of Wike’s recent decision to build luxury homes worth N700 million…
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Lakurawa Terror Group Is A Symptom of Nigeria’s Failure to Address Insecurity – Report
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According to a recent analysis from Conversation.com, the Nigerian army has identified a terror group known as Lakurawa as being responsible for attacks along the Niger-Nigeria border in 2024. However, it is important to note that this group is not actually new, as it has been operating in the region…
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Social Critic Oluwaseyifunmi Oyetunbi Slams Institutionalized Vote Buying in Nigeria, Says It’s a “Complex Mess”
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Social critic Oluwaseyifunmi Oyetunbi has made his concerns known about the state of Nigeria’s political landscape. He emphasized that those who refuse to engage in corrupt practices may struggle to attain positions of power. Oyetunbi made this known on Sunday night via his Facebook post following the Ondo State Gubernatorial…