Afe Babalola: Dele Farotimi Regains Freedom After Meeting Bail Conditions
Activist lawyer Dele Farotimi has been released from prison after fulfilling the court’s bail requirements. His release comes as a relief to his supporters following his earlier arrest over allegations of defamation. Farotimi, who met the bail conditions on Tuesday, is now free and has left the Ekiti State prison. The news of his release […]
Okija, Ibadan, FCT Stampedes: Tinubu Brought Destruction To Nigeria – Sowore Blows Hot
Omoyele Sowore, the Nigerian activist and politician, has accused President Bola Tinubu of causing destruction in Nigeria since he became president in 2023. His comments came after a series of deadly stampedes across the country that resulted in the deaths of over 100 people. On Saturday, a stampede at a rice distribution event in Okija, […]
Sowore Slams Wike for Paying N70k to FCT Workers While Building N700 Million Homes for Judges
Prominent Nigerian human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has condemned Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for setting a low minimum wage of N70,000 for FCT workers. Sowore described the decision as inadequate, especially given the current economic challenges many Nigerians face. Wike announced the N70,000 wage as part of efforts to […]
Protest Against Bad Governance Held by Sowore and Fellow Nigerians (Photos/Videos)
As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day on October 1, 2024, many citizens dissatisfied with the current state of the nation have taken to the streets to voice their concerns. The protest, which features several notable figures, including former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, reflects the growing discontent among Nigerians regarding various socio-economic issues. In Lagos, […]
“No Going Back” – Omoyele Sowore Reaffirms Commitment to October 1 Protest
Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate and journalist, has confirmed that the Hunger protest planned for October 1 will take place across Nigeria. In a statement made on September 30 via X, Sowore insisted that the protest will proceed, despite opposition from the Federal Government and warnings from the Nigerian Police Force. “NO GOING BACK! […]
Sowore Shares Experience After Brief Detention, Says His Bag Is Still Missing
Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has shared the details of what happened after he was briefly detained at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. The incident occurred upon his arrival in Nigeria on Sunday. According to Sowore, he was stopped by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) upon entering the country. He explained that this was not […]
DSS Releases NLC President Joe Ajaero Amid Anger and Possible Strike
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on administrative bail. This release, which occurred late Monday night, is seen as an attempt to prevent a potential economic shutdown. Omoyele Sowore confirmed Ajaero’s release through a post on his official X account shortly after midnight […]
Court Postpones Hearing on Wike’s Motion to Stop Hunger Protest
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has postponed the hearing on a suit filed by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, which seeks to limit the ongoing hunger protest. The court has adjourned the case until September 4, 2024. This came after the claimant’s counsel, Moses Ebute, served the motion on the respondents during the […]
Police and DSS Harassing Protesters in Abuja, Says Activists Sowore
Activists Omoyele Sowore and Deji Adeyanju have raised alarms over the harassment of protesters by the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja. The EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest, now in its third day, has seen participants gathering at the MKO Abiola Stadium to voice their dissatisfaction with the country’s hardships. Sowore took […]
Human Rights Commission Advises Nigerian Government, Security Agencies, and Protest Organisers
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued important guidelines to help ensure peaceful protests in Nigeria. These guidelines were directed at the Nigerian government, security agencies, and the organisers of the #EndBadGovernance protest, which starts today, August 1, 2024, and will run for ten days. Tony Ojukwu, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, announced […]