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Man Alleges Extortion by Police Officers in Lagos State
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A resident of Lagos State, Ismail Zikirullah, has alleged that he was extorted by police officers at the Ijede Police Station in Lagos. He claims that the officers demanded and received a bribe of N200,000 from him…
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360 Villages, 5 Million People Affected by Oyo State Government Land Grabs: Take It Back Movement Fights Back, Holds Meeting with Affected Community People
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The Take It Back Movement, a pro democracy organizations in Nigeria, held a mass meeting on Monday, April 8th with the victims of the Oyo State Government’s circular road project. The meeting brought to light the scale of the crisis, with 360 villages and over 5 million people affected. Comrade…
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Controversy Erupts as Nigerian Officials Suggest Sending Delegation to US Following Earthquake
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A Facebook post from Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist, claims that Nigerian government officials are considering sending a delegation to the US to assess the damage from the recent earthquake in New York. This has sparked controversy, with many people criticizing the officials for allegedly prioritizing a US visit…
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NHRC Reports 1,580 Human Rights Violations in March, Including 79 Kidnappings and 122 Killings
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In a shocking report, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has revealed that Nigeria experienced 1,580 incidents of human rights violations in March, across all six geopolitical zones. These violations include 79 kidnappings, 122 killings, and cases of domestic violence, child rights abuses, and abductions. Senior Human Rights Advisor to…
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“How I was tortured overnight” One of the EndSARS detainees, Sunday Okoro, relays his experiences after his release
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Sunday Okoro, a Lagos commercial driver, who was arrested and detained for reportedly vandalising Orile Police station during the Oct. 2020 EndSARS protests, has finally been released after two years of detention. Sunday said he was in his house sleeping during the EndSARS protest when he decided to check the…
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Can Nigeria’s Fragile State Sustain its Aspirations as a Global Power?
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Despite its challenges, Nigeria is a nation of diverse attributes, with a beautiful people, bountiful natural resources, and a climate that offers a range of possibilities. The nation faces challenges, but its resilience and potential shine through, making it a truly unique and remarkable place. Nigeria, once a great nation,…