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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.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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