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Former Ondo lawmaker takes IGP to court following pre-primary election arrest
Former Ondo lawmaker Ayodeji Arowele is suing the police for N50 million, alleging his arrest hours before his party's primary election violated his fundamental rights.
Gani Adams and Joe Odumakin Criticize Sowore’s Continued Detention
Prominent figures Gani Adams and Joe Odumakin have condemned the court-ordered detention of Omoyele Sowore, warning that the legal proceedings against him threaten free speech and judicial fairness in Nigeria.
Peter Obi cautions against viewing journalists and activists as security risks following Sowore’s remand
Peter Obi has warned authorities against treating critics and journalists as threats to the state after the remand of activist Omoyele Sowore, emphasizing the need for protected civic freedoms.
Omoyele Sowore Calls for Nationwide Uprising Against Current Administration
African Action Congress candidate Omoyele Sowore has appealed to Nigerians to unite against the current administration following his recent court-ordered remand in Kuje prison.
Pakistani human rights activist receives life sentence following soldier’s death at protest
Prominent Pakistani activist Mahrang Baloch has been sentenced to life in prison following a murder and terrorism conviction linked to a 2024 protest.
International Rights Groups Call for End to Harassment of Nigerian NGO SERAP
International rights organizations are urging the Nigerian government to cease the alleged intimidation of SERAP, labeling the legal pressure against the NGO as a potential threat to civil society and free speech.
SERAP demands immediate release of Omoyele Sowore from Tinubu administration
SERAP has urged President Tinubu to release journalist Omoyele Sowore, labeling the charges against him as an attack on human rights and freedom of expression.
SERAP Demands Immediate Freedom for Omoyele Sowore
SERAP has formally requested that the Nigerian government drop all charges and immediately release AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore following his court-ordered remand.
Sowore Refuses to Board DSS Vehicle Following Court Remand Order
Activist Omoyele Sowore resisted DSS attempts to place him in a Black Maria van after a federal court ordered his remand in the Kuje Correctional Centre.
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Freedom for Omoyele Sowore
Amnesty International is urging Nigerian authorities to release activist Omoyele Sowore, arguing his detention for criticizing the president violates basic human rights and freedom of expression.