Human Rights

Aug
26
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
DSS Releases Nigerian Journalist, Soyinka On Bail After 6-Hour Detention

DSS Releases Nigerian Journalist, Soyinka On Bail After 6-Hour Detention

Human Rights, News Flash
DSS Releases Nigerian Journalist, Soyinka On Bail After 6-Hour Detention The State Security Service (SSS) has released a Nigerian journalist, Adejuwon Soyinka, after detaining him for more than six hours on Sunday. SSS operatives arrested Mr Soyinka, the West African Regional Editor of the Conversation Africa, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos at about 5.40 a.m. on Sunday, on his arrival from the United Kingdom via a Virgin Atlantic flight. He was driven from the airport to the SSS headquarters annex in Ikoyi, Lagos, where he was detained until about 12.30 p.m. when he was granted bail. PREMIUM…
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Aug
11
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Governorship Candidate, Others Arrested Over #EndBadGovernance Protest

Governorship Candidate, Others Arrested Over #EndBadGovernance Protest

FGN, Human Rights, News Flash
Governorship Candidate, Others Arrësted Over #Endbadgovernance Protest BREAKING: Governorship Candidate, Kumuyi, Others Arrësted Over #Endbadgovernance Protest The Nigerian Police Force have arrested the 2024 African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Kunle Wizeman Ajayi. He was arrested alongside Patrick Owolabi, Kolawole Kumuyi, who are members of the Take It Back (TIB) Movement. Others arrested include Oluwatobi Akinkuotu, Olalekan Oladehinde. The arrests occurred in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, during the grand finale of the nationwide protest against hunger, hardship, and poor governance, known as #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria. The TIB Movement has condemned the police’s actions, demanding the immediate and…
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Aug
04
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Hunger Protest: Will Turn Into A Revolution – Aliyu Llias

Hunger Protest: Will Turn Into A Revolution – Aliyu Llias

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Human Rights, News Flash
Will Turn Into A Revolution And There Is Nothing He Would Be Able To Do About It -Aliyu Llias According to the report from the Sun, Economic and financial experts have outlined immediate actions the Bola Tinubu administration should take to address the ongoing nationwide protests. In discussions with Saturday Sun, they suggested measures such as subsidizing food costs, reducing governance expenses, and ensuring transparency in the distribution of palliatives. The protests, which began on Thursday over rising living costs and hunger, have escalated into violence, property destruction, and loss of life across the country. Aliyu Ilias, an economist and…
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Aug
04
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Protesters Storm Streets With Russian Flags In Kano

Protesters Storm Streets With Russian Flags In Kano

Economy, Human Rights, Kano, News Flash
Protesters Storm Streets With Russian Flags In Kano Some youths protesting against economic hardship in Kano State have taken to the streets, waving Russian flags and calling on President Vladimir Putin, to intervene over the crisis in Nigeria. Recall that angry Nigerian youths started protesting on Thursday, 1st of August , demanding better governance and an end to issues such as food inflation and the high cost of living. The sight of Russian flags highlights the deep frustration with the Nigerian government’s handling of the economic crisis, which has compounded the issues of hunger and hardship across the nation with…
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Aug
04
2024
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EndBadGovernance:Slain Protesters Must Not Die In Vain – Peter Obi

EndBadGovernance:Slain Protesters Must Not Die In Vain – Peter Obi

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Human Rights, News Flash
EndBadGovernance: Slain Protesters Must Not D¡e In Vain – Peter Obi The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed grief over the deaths of several Nigerians during the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. He said on Saturday on his X handle that the protesters died in the battle for a better Nigeria and expressed hope that their legitimate demands would be addressed, and Nigeria would improve. Daily Trust reports that some protesters were killed and many others injured, following the commencement of the nationwide hardship protest, which started on Thursday. The…
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Aug
02
2024
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Peter Obi Raises Fresh Alarm Over Plot To Blackmail Him

Peter Obi Raises Fresh Alarm Over Plot To Blackmail Him

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, News Flash
Peter Obi Raises Fresh Alarm Over Plot to Blackmail Him The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over a sinister plot to blackmail him into conforming to nefarious agendas. In a statement on his social media handle, Obi revealed that a video from his recent keynote speech in Anambra State had been deliberately twisted to suggest he declared war on Northerners. Obi clarified that his actual words were a call to action against economic stagnation, insecurity, and corruption. He said: “I have noticed some deliberate and well-orchestrated efforts by some…
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Jul
30
2024
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Hunger Protest Organizers Unveil Venues, Forward List To IGP

Hunger Protest Organizers Unveil Venues, Forward List To IGP

Human Rights, News Flash
Hunger Protest organisers unveil venues, forward list to IGP Organisers of the Hunger Protest scheduled for August 1 to 10, 2024 this Tuesday morning, July 30, unveiled venues of the scheduled protest. The list is contained in a letter by Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, attorney to the organisers, to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun. The letter reads: “Dear Sir, “RE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS/RALLIES/PROCESSIONS AND REQUEST FOR POLICE COVERAGE “We act as solicitors to the TAKE IT BACK MOVEMENT, and refer to our letter on the above subject-matter dated July 26, 2024 and your response thereto dated July 29,…
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Jul
30
2024
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Court Restricts Protest In Lagos To Freedom Peace Park

Court Restricts Protest In Lagos To Freedom Peace Park

Human Rights, Economy, News Flash
Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park A Lagos High Court has restricted protesters in Lagos taking part in the proposed August 1 nationwide protest, to the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota and Peace Park, Ketu area of the state. The court presided over by Justice Emmanuel Ogundare gave the restriction on Tuesday following a preemptive exparte application filed the state Attorney -General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro, SAN, seeking to maintain and secure public safety and prevent irreparable loss of lives and property in the state during the period of the protests. Listed in…
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Jul
29
2024
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Gov. Otti And Peter Obi Speaks On The Planned Hardship Protest In Nigeria

Gov. Otti And Peter Obi Speaks On The Planned Hardship Protest In Nigeria

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Human Rights, News Flash, Politics
GOV. OTTI AND MR. PETER OBI SPEAKS ON THE PLANNED HARDSHIP PROTEST IN NIGERIA. The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, and the Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 Presidential Election have expressed their views about the planned hardship protests by Nigerians beginning on August 1st. The two Political Leaders who have given Nigerians so much hope and believe in a better Nigeria spoke to the Press in the Country Home of Governor Otti at Umuehim Nvosi in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government area of Abia State after a Private Breakfast Meeting between both leaders. Both Leaders…
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