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SOWORE SHOULD ALIGN OR GO AND GET EXPERIENCE FROM HIS WARD: A MISGUIDED PERSPECTIVE! – WRITTEN BY SONEYE LAS
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The Nigerian political culture is one that is deeply rooted in conservative ideas and approach. Politicians are known to be willing to “play the games” in order to win elections in Nigeria. One of such common conservative opinion is the idea of ‘if you can’t beat them, you join them’…
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Sowore Denounces Tinubu Govt’s ‘Wuruwuru’ Economic Plan, Slamming It as a Superficial Cover-up for a Deteriorating Economy
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Human rights activist and RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has derided the President Tinubu’s proposed economic plan as a smokescreen, claiming that it will do little to address the profound deterioration of Nigeria’s economy. Reacting to the recent report by Daily Trust and expressing his outrage, Omoyele Sowore took to his…
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SAMOA DEAL: WHEN DID HUMAN RIGHTS BECOME BARGAINING CHIPS? – WRITTEN BY OMOLE IBUKUN
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For a few days now, the media in Nigeria has been caught up in a controversy about the $150 Billion Samoa Deal allegedly signed by the Nigerian government led by Dictator Tinubu. While it is important to condemn this government’s policy of loaning money to squander and keeping us under…
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Sowore Recounts UNILAG Repression, Advocates Solidarity in Resistance
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Human rights activist and the convener of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, has recalled the state-sanctioned repression he faced while attending the University of Lagos (UNILAG). In his recollection, Sowore emphasized the significant role that solidarity played in resisting the repressive measures and protecting activists like himself. He used his…
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Why Nigeria No Be Kenya – Understanding The Differences, Written by Suyi Ayodele
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“Kabiyesi, the message which I bring you today is the message of all the women who have left their stalls, their homes and children, their farms, and petty affairs to come and visit you today. They are the suffering crowd who are gathered on your front lawn… they are all…
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“VeryDarkMan is a ‘Necessity’ in our Society” – Seun Kuti
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Nigerian musician and activist Seun Kuti has recently expressed his admiration for social activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, describing him as a “necessity” in today’s society. In a recent Instagram live session, Seun Kuti became visibly incensed when show promoter Paulo tagged him along with other celebrities…
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Sowore Calls on Nigerians to Rise Up Against Economic Oppression
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Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore has urged the people of Nigeria to stand up against the growing economic oppression they face. Drawing from historical parallels, Sowore highlighted how past generations of Nigerian students took to the streets in protest against unfair policies that threatened their livelihoods,…
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Protest Dey Work O: Chronology Of Mass Actions That Shaped Nigeria, Written by Banwo Olagokun
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You will always hear from analysts, ruling class social media influencers, advocates, critics and existentialists always say “protest no dey work”, “make una wait for elections”, “everything is in the hands of God” and most filmsy of the excuses “you cannot defeat the government” which is the easiest way for…
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Take It Back Movement Exposes Alleged Cover-up in Ado-Ekiti Domestic Assault Case
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Take It Back Movement has sounded the alarm after it uncovered alleged corruption in the prosecution of a domestic assault case against Dr. Olaolu Olubiyi at Magistrate Court 1 in Ado-Ekiti. Omolola Pedro, the Head of Gender Department at Take It Back Movement, has raised serious questions about the motives…
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Take It Back Movement Condemns “Thuggish Behaviour” of EFCC Operatives in Lagos Hotel Assault Video, Demands Immediate Prosecution
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The Take It Back Movement has unleashed a fiery response to the viral video capturing EFCC operatives engaging in “thuggish behaviour” and brutally assaulting a woman, who was wearing a nightgown, slapping her repeatedly. Micheal Olasoji, the head of the Human Rights Department of Take It Back Movement, responded to the…