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Sowore Grilled by Police Over Allegations of Officer Extortion

Rights activist Omoyele Sowore was questioned by the Force Intelligence Bureau in Abuja on Monday regarding a viral video alleging extortion by police officers. The video, recorded on the Murtala Muhammed Airport Road in Lagos, showed Sowore confronting officers who had flagged down his vehicle and demanded the driver park. The footage sparked widespread criticism […]

Shekarau Urges Tinubu to Reassess Policies After #EndBadGovernance Protests

Former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau has urged the Federal Government to reassess its policies, describing the recent #EndBadGovernance protests as a significant message to President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme, Shekarau noted that the protests reflected widespread dissatisfaction among Nigerians over the country’s economic and political direction. “The […]

Amnesty International Accuses Nigerian Police of Deadly Crackdown on #EndBadGovernance Protests

Human rights organisation Amnesty International has accused Nigerian police of deploying excessive force to disperse demonstrators during the #EndBadGovernance protests held from 1 to 10 August 2024. The protests, driven by frustration over economic hardship and government corruption, took place nationwide but ended in violence and loss of life. In a briefing published yesterday, Amnesty […]

Shettima Urges Forgiveness as Charges Are Dropped Against #EndBadGovernance Protesters

Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday urged all 119 protesters, including 29 minors, who faced treason charges following the August #EndBadGovernance protest, to “go and sin no more.” Defending President Bola Tinubu’s directive for their release, Shettima stated that the President acted out of compassion, despite the over ₦300 billion in damages and economic losses attributed […]

Abuja Court Throws Out Case Against Youth Protesters on Presidential Orders

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed charges against individuals linked to the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. The presiding judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the case on Tuesday following a request from M. D. Abubakar, counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, to take over and discontinue the suit. Attorney General of the […]

ACF Calls Out Government Over Arrest of Minors in #EndBadGovernance Protests, Seeks Justice and Reform

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has condemned the arrest and prosecution of minors from northern Nigeria in the Federal High Court, Abuja, on charges of treason and other offences following their participation in the #EndBadGovernance protests. In a statement issued on Sunday, the forum described the proceedings as a “show of shame” and an example […]