Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the Nigeria Police Force for arresting and detaining human rights activist Omoyele Sowore. Sowore had gone to the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday to honour an invitation from the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit over a petition.

He arrived with his lawyers and members of the ‘Take It Back Movement’, but was taken into custody and has remained there since. By Thursday, Sowore claimed that his arm had been broken while in detention, alleging that he was assaulted and sprayed with chemicals by officers.

Reacting on his X page, Atiku described the incident as a disgraceful misuse of power that must be condemned by all who stand for justice. He said Sowore’s only “crime” was speaking out against injustice, nepotism, and bad governance, yet he was attacked, injured, and humiliated under the watch of the police.

Reports suggest that former President Goodluck Jonathan may be preparing to enter the 2027 presidential race. There’s been growing speculation about a potential comeback, especially with signs that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is working behind the scenes to bring him back into the spotlight.

A close associate of the former president revealed that Jonathan has allegedly agreed to run, and talks have progressed significantly within the party. The source claimed that Jonathan is motivated by a desire to tackle the worsening poverty, economic hardship, and general suffering that has plagued Nigerians since the APC came into power in 2015.

It’s also reported that Jonathan has quietly consulted with key political figures, including leaders from the north and other influential players within and outside the PDP. One of those meetings reportedly took place last weekend in Minna, where he visited former military president General Ibrahim Babangida to discuss his interest in running for just one term.

Meanwhile, the PDP’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Ibrahim Abdullahi, noted that efforts are indeed being made to bring Jonathan back. He added that many Nigerians now regret voting him out and are calling on him to return and help steer the country out of its current struggles.

Veteran singer and activist, Charly Boy, has voiced his frustration with the current state of the country, saying he hopes Nigerians will adopt a “rig and die” mindset to protect their votes in the 2027 general elections.

In a recent interview with Jay On-Air, Charly Boy stressed the need for citizens to rise up and challenge the system, even if it means things must get worse before they get better. He criticized the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, claiming that corruption under his leadership is far worse than what was witnessed during Muhammadu Buhari’s time.

“The corruption we’re seeing now is ten times deeper than what we saw under Buhari,” he said. Charly Boy questioned whether Nigerians’ votes would truly count in 2027 and called for action to push out corrupt leaders.

“It’s not about who steals more. The people looting this country come from every tribe. We know what they’re doing,” he said. He added that real change would only come through radical effort, hinting at possible unrest if things don’t improve. “I’m waiting to see that ‘rig and die’ attitude. Blood might flow, but sometimes it has to get worse before it gets better,” he said.