Sammy West Arrest: Sowore Condemns Detention, Calls for Immediate Release

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Renowned human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticized the arrest and detention of Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy West, the younger brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels. According to reports, Sammy West was apprehended in Lagos on November 4 by security operatives allegedly linked to Senator Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels’ […]

Ejimakor Accuses FG of ‘Romancing Terrorists’ While Persecuting Kanu, IPOB

Nnamdi Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, has accused the Federal Government of maintaining a “romantic relationship” with terrorists while relentlessly prosecuting his client, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Ejimakor made the allegation on Friday, criticising what he described as the government’s blatant double standards in handling terrorism-related cases. According to […]

Court Rejects Police Bid to Stop #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has declined a request by the Nigeria Police Force seeking to stop the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest, set to take place on Monday, October 20, 2025. The protest, championed by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and others, is calling for the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous […]

Niger State Sermon Censorship Law: What The Nigerian Constitution Says

In a move that has stirred nationwide outrage, the Niger State Government has rolled out a law requiring all religious preachers — Christian and Muslim — to submit their sermons for approval and obtain government licenses before preaching. Officials say it’s to curb messages that are “anti-government” or that may incite unrest. But legal analysts, […]