Soweto vows to continue Lagos demolition protests despite police arrests
Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Soweto, leader of a coalition protesting demolitions, forced evictions, and displacement in Lagos, has vowed to continue activism despite recent police arrests. Soweto and fellow activist Dele Frank were detained after leading a demonstration on Wednesday, during which Lagos State Police Command used tear gas to disperse protesters near the […]
Lagos govt, police under fire over tear gas, arrest of demolition protesters
Human rights groups and civil society activists have condemned the Lagos State Government and Police Command for the use of tear gas and the arrest of residents protesting demolitions across the state. The protests, involving affected communities such as Makoko, Oworonshoki, Owode-Onirin, and Oko Baba, were organized to demand fair compensation, resettlement plans, and justice […]
Crisis in Ibeju-Lekki as residents protest killing of unarmed individual by Police
Crisis broke out in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, on Friday, August 29, after residents protested the killing of an unarmed man, allegedly shot by police officers. The incident has sparked fresh outrage over police misconduct in the community. The shooting happened on Thursday night in Onosa, where one man was killed and two others were badly injured. […]
August Protests: Heavy Security as Protesters Rally in Abuja, Rivers, Lagos, and Bayelsa
On August 1, 2024, Nigeria witnessed a significant protest movement across several major cities, with a strong security presence ensuring order. Citizens gathered in Abuja, Lagos, Rivers, and Kaduna to express their dissatisfaction with the current economic conditions and demand urgent action from the government. In Abuja, the protests were particularly visible at the MKO […]
IGP Denies Involvement in Circulating WhatsApp Message on Protests
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has officially denied any connection to a WhatsApp message currently making rounds on social media, which discourages protests in Lagos. The message, which has raised several questions about why protests frequently target Lagos and suggests starting from one’s own state, has been declared false by the police. […]