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Sowore Welcomed by Youths After Arrest Ahead of “Fearless” Protest
Ahead of the nationwide protests scheduled for October, Nigerian youths on Sunday warmly welcomed activist and key organizer Omoyele Sowore upon his return to the country.
Sowore, a former presidential candidate, is leading the charge for the protests, dubbed “Fearless,” alongside the rights advocacy group Take It Back Movement.
The aim of the demonstrations is to bring more attention to the severe economic hardships affecting millions of citizens.
Upon his arrival at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos, Sowore was reportedly detained by the Department of State Services (DSS).
His arrest is believed to be connected to his involvement in the EndBadGovernance protests, which took place across the country from August 1 to 10.
After a brief detention, Sowore was released and greeted by a large crowd of enthusiastic youths at the airport.
The protest movement he is spearheading seeks to confront the Nigerian government about the ongoing economic struggles that many citizens are facing.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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