NANS Slams Sowore, Other Proponents Of Revolution Now; Commends DSS For Prompt Action

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS on Monday berated Omoyele Sowore and his fellow organizers of the Revolution Now march over ongoing protest, describing their action as akin to a coup against a democratic government.

CSOs Begs Buhari To Expel Amnesty International

Following its support of the #RevolutionNow Protest across major streets in Nigeria, Civil Society Organizations (CSO) under the aegis of the Concerned Citizens’ on Monday, 5th August 2019 appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to expel Amnesty International from Nigeria. The group made the call at a conference held at the Organizations headquarters in Abuja.

DSS Releases El-Zakzaky

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday confirmed that it had received the order granting Ibrahim El-Zakaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), leave to travel to India for medical treatment. The nation's secret Police expressed readiness to release the Islamic leader in compliance with the court order.

Sowore Arrest: Soyinka A Man Of Double Standard And A Blackmailer – Presidency

The Presidency has on Sunday accused Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka of blackmail and playing double standard for condemning the arrest of an activist, Omoyele Sowore.