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Adewale Adeyanju: 8 years of uncommon leadership at MWUN

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Founded about 29 years ago, the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) remains one of the most formidable…

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Founded about 29 years ago, the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) remains one of the most formidable…

Amadou & Mariam: Death and Mali’s Blind Couple

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After my friend YoussouN’dour of Senegal whom I met and interviewed here in Lagos, three other African music…

The killing spree in Plateau, the danger ahead

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Two major interventions on the disturbances in Plateau state, account for this contribution. One is the lamentation by…

Letter to Alaafin Abimbola Owoade

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Ikú Bàbá Yèyé o! I hail thee, ‘omo ikú tí ikú ò gbódò’ pa’—the child of death, whom…

Africa: The compelling imperatives of integration, intra-continental Trade

editor Apr 11, 2025 No Comments

The discussions in this session have been quite enriching. Our profound thanks to the speakers and the panelists…

Africa: The Compelling Imperatives of Integration and Intra-continental Trade

editor Apr 11, 2025 No Comments

The discussions in this session have been quite enriching. Our profound thanks to the speakers and the panelists…

Adeboye thinks tithe, Oyedepo likes manna

editor Apr 11, 2025 No Comments

Not long ago, Pastor E.A. Adeboye of The Redeemed Christian Church of God made a comment concerning the…

Officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been accused of physically assaulting two brothers and their mother on their way to the National Assembly complex in Abuja. Their offence was wearing the red beret associated with ‘RevolutionNow.’ The two brothers, identified as Innocent Gabriel and Gabriel Smart Victor, along with their mother, were reportedly molested and dehumanised by NSCDC personnel. “We were knocked down and beaten—all of us. I sustained injuries on my knee and palm, my brother on his knee and jaw, and my mother was bruised on her shoulder,” he said. He explained that the officers accused them of wearing a “RevolutionNow” beret, which they claimed was an offence. “Innocent and I wore the beret, and they said that was our offence. We were beaten. Our phones are now missing. Mine is a Samsung Galaxy A03; Innocent’s is a Tecno Pop 9 Pro. My bike was also badly damaged,” Victor added. He further alleged that they were bleeding severely but were denied medical attention while in custody. “Our mother was dehumanised and injured. Despite knowing she is an elderly woman, they beat and brutalised us in her presence. She was also assaulted,” he said. The “RevolutionNow” movement, initiated by Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore, emerged as a significant force advocating for systemic reforms in Nigeria’s political landscape. Launched under the banner of the “Take It Back” (TIB) movement, Sowore’s presidential campaign in the 2019 general elections was a pivotal moment in Nigerian politics. ​ In July 2019, Sowore’s Coalition for Revolution (CORE) announced a nationwide protest dubbed “RevolutionNow,” scheduled for August 5, 2019. The movement’s five core demands included:​ An economy that serves the masses, effective and democratic solutions to insecurity, an end to systemic corruption and comprehensive system change, immediate implementation of a ₦30,000 minimum wage and provision of free and quality education for all.​ The planned protest aimed to address widespread concerns over governance, economic challenges, and human rights issues. However, on August 3, 2019, Sowore was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on charges, including treason, following his call for a demonstration. ​ The “RevolutionNow” movement has since become emblematic of the struggle for democratic reforms and the protection of civil liberties in Nigeria. The red beret associated with the movement has come to symbolise resistance against perceived governmental oppression and a call for systemic change. Credit:Sahara Reporters

editor Apr 10, 2025 No Comments

Officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been accused of physically assaulting two brothers…

Suspected Cultists Kill 19-Year-Old, Injure Two Others At Kwara Football Viewing Centre

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A group of suspected cultists stormed a football viewing centre on Coca-Cola Road in Ilorin West Local Government…