Tag: Protest
Take-It-Back Movement Announces Mass Protests Against Abuja Demolition Wave
Abuja, Nigeria – The Take-It-Back Movement has declared a campaign of mass resistance against what it describes as the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s “systematic displacement of urban poor communities,” following a series of controversial demolitions across Abuja. The pro-democracy organization is mobilizing displaced residents for what promises to be a major confrontation with authorities over…
#EndSARS: Nigerian Court Adjourns Case of 22 Brutality Victims Till May 28
Lagos, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Ikoyi has adjourned the case of 22 victims of police brutality to May 28, 2025, after key defendants—including the Nigeria Police Force and Lagos State authorities—failed to appear in court. Victims Recount Horrors of Lekki Toll Gate Arrest One victim, speaking to journalists, described the violent crackdown…
October 1 protest: Ogun court restricts protesters to MKO Abiola Stadium, three other venues
A High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has restricted members of the #FearlessInOctober protest groups in the state to the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu; Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode, and Ansar-Ud-Deen Comprehensive High School, Ota. The court presided by Tajudeen. A.Okunsokan gave this order following an application brought by…