FreeNnamdiKanu protest: Police won’t attack us if we were bandits – Sowore
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has criticized the police for allegedly attacking peaceful protesters demanding the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking on the ‘Prime Time’ programme on Arise Television, Sowore said the law enforcement officers targeted them simply because they were peaceful. Sowore argued that if the protesters were criminals or bandits, the […]
President Tinubu Asks Court To Dismiss Suit Seeking His Impeachment Over Rights Violations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to force the National Assembly to begin impeachment proceedings against him. The lawsuit, filed by lawyer Olukoya Ogungbeje, accuses the president’s administration of suppressing peaceful protests and violating the constitutional rights of Nigerians. Ogungbeje’s case, numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/1334/2024, […]
Trump Pardons 23 Pro-Life Activists Who Were Prosecuted For Peaceful Protests
President Donald Trump made headlines by pardoning 23 pro-life activists who had been prosecuted for participating in peaceful protests. The White House called their prosecutions by the Biden Administration unfair and politically motivated. While signing the pardons, Trump criticized the legal actions taken against the activists, saying, “Twenty-three people were prosecuted, they should not have […]
Ekiti Court Approves N50 Million Bail for Dele Farotimi
A Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has granted lawyer and human rights activist Dele Farotimi bail of N50 million. The court also required a surety with landed property. This update was shared by Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress presidential candidate in the 2023 election. The case has been adjourned until January 29, […]
General Abdulsalami Abubakar Expresses Concern Over Escalating Economic Crisis
Former Nigerian Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has raised serious concerns about the increasing economic hardship facing Nigerians. Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of the Campaign for Democracy and Human Rights at his residence in Minna, Niger State, General Abubakar warned that the economic situation is worsening and becoming unmanageable. He […]
Nigerians Continue One-Million Man March in Abuja on Day 10 of Nationwide Protest
Nigerians have once again taken to the streets of Abuja for the 10th consecutive day in a massive one-million man march, protesting against the severe hunger, hardship, and poor governance under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The march is part of a larger nationwide protest, tagged #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria, where citizens express their frustrations over the country’s economic […]
Protesting with Russian Flag and Calling for Coup is Treason, Says Activist Lawyer Femi Falana
Activist lawyer Femi Falana has declared that waving the Russian flag and calling for the overthrow of President Bola Tinubu’s administration amounts to treason. He urges those involved to stop, as it abuses their constitutional rights. Speaking to the press on Monday, Falana emphasized that while peaceful protests are a fundamental right, they must remain […]
Military Warns of Potential Intervention if #EndbadGovernance Protests Escalate into Violence
In a recent press conference held in Abuja on August 2, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) issued a stern warning regarding the ongoing #EndbadGovernance protests sweeping across the nation. The CDS made it clear that the military is prepared to step in if the protests devolve into violence. The CDS’s remarks come amid increasing […]
Social Media Users Slam Regina Daniels After She Called For Peaceful Protest- If Nigeria Was Good, You Wouldn’t Have Married Your Grandfather
Regina Daniels, a well-known Nollywood actress and wife of Senator Ned Nwoko, has found herself at the center of online backlash after making a public call for peaceful protests. Amid the ongoing nationwide demonstrations against poor governance and widespread hunger in Nigeria, Regina took to her Instagram page to share her thoughts. In her post, […]
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 […]