Category Archives: ACTIVISM

Omoyele Sowore, the activist and founder of Sahara Reporters, has once again ignited the spirit of protest among Nigerians, this time with a powerful call to action. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Sowore announced the launch of a bold movement dubbed “Fearless in October,” set to unfold in just five days.His statement,ContinueContinue reading “Sowore Rallies Nigerians for October Protest: “Fearless in October” Movement to End Rogue Governance”

In a bold and stirring call to action, Nigerian activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has once again captured the nation’s attention with a powerful message to citizens via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle. Addressing the growing discontent and frustration among Nigerians, Sowore urged those who have been deceived, oppressed by the nation’s elite, orContinueContinue reading ““Sowore Rallies Nigerians: ‘Now Is the Time to Rise Against Oppression!’”

Omoyele Sowore, the renowned activist and founder of Sahara Reporters, has once again taken to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle to express his deep concerns over the worsening economic conditions plaguing Nigerians. In a fiery post, Sowore highlighted the growing burdens everyday citizens face, exacerbated by what he described as poor economic policies underContinueContinue reading “Omoyele Sowore Calls for October Uprising Against Economic Hardship, Urges Nigerians to Stand Against Tyranny”

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has disclosed plans to involve the Armed Forces if the upcoming nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests spiral out of control. This revelation came during a Zoom meeting on Tuesday afternoon with prominent human rights lawyers Femi Falana (SAN) and Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), the Take-It-Back Movement, representatives of the NigerianContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Police Chief Warns of Military Intervention if #EndBadGovernance Protests Escalate”

The Northern Voices for Justice (NVJ) has issued a rallying cry to men, women, and youths across the 19 northern states of Nigeria to unite for the #EndBadGovernance protest scheduled from August 1 to 10. In a compelling statement on Friday, NVJ’s Convener, Comrade Sani Saeed Altukry, outlined the myriad reasons driving this urgent callContinueContinue reading “Northern Voices for Justice Rally 19 States for #EndBadGovernance Protest, Bolster Legal and Security Support for Protesters”

Nigerians Have the Right to Protest, But No Room for Violence – Tinubu Government The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Nigerian government’s support for citizens’ right to peaceful protest, underscoring the Tinubu administration’s commitment to protecting democratic rights while ensuring public order. During a courtesy visit by the CharismaticContinueContinue reading “Peaceful Protests Encouraged, Violence Condemned: Tinubu Administration Stands Firm”

The African Action Congress (AAC) has described the N60,000 and one kobo offered by the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration as an insult on workers.  The party in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Femi Adeyeye, asserted that instead of spending lavishly and earning maximum wages on the back ofContinueContinue reading “Don’t Relax On Living Wage For Nigerian Workers Because APC Government’s N60,000 Is An Insult, AAC Urges Organised Labour”

The organised labour has said its plan to commence an indefinite strike on Monday stands despite last-minute moves by the National Assembly leadership to avert the industrial action. The representatives of organised labour on Sunday said they lacked the power to call off the strike, adding that there was no going on the industrial actionContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Nigerian Organised Labour Says No Going Back On Strike Despite Last-Minute Moves By National Assembly To Avert Action”

Judiciary workers, under the aegis of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), have begun mobilisation of their members ahead of the nationwide protest declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). This was contained in a press statement issued on Saturday by Comrade M. J Akwashiki, JUSUN General SecretaryContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Judicial Workers Union To Shut Down All Courts By Monday In Line With NLC Nationwide Protests”

The Nigerian government has appealed to organised labour and other relevant stakeholders to be “considerate and patriotic in their demands” recognising that the economy is still recovering from the devastating effects of the pandemic and other global economic shocks. The leaderships of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had threatenedContinueContinue reading “Be Considerate With Tinubu And Accept N60,000 Minimum Wage – Nigerian Government Urges NLC, TUC Leaders”