Protesters in Lagos, Oyo and other parts of Nigeria have defied police order and kicked off the nationwide demonstration under the banner of the Take-It-Back Movement (TIB).
The protesters who were joined by Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters wielded placards with messages such as "Hunger Dey," "Let Us Breathe," and "Stop the Repression."
The protesters protested the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act and worsening economic hardship.
According to the group, the Act has become a tool for harassment, intimidation, and suppression of free speech, as security agencies allegedly exploit it to silence critics and journalists.
The protest, which gained momentum across the country, was organised in collaboration with several civil society organisations.
Protesters in Lagos gathered in Ikeja Under Bridge as they chanted slogans against government repression.
In Ibadan, Oyo State, protesters converged at Iwo Road despite a heavy security presence.
"We cannot continue like this; the Cybercrime Act must be repealed," a protester in Lagos declared.
The demonstrators vowed to sustain the pressure on authorities until their demands were met.
VIDEO : Take It Back Movement Protesters in Abuja for Nationwide Protest against bad governance and free speech suppression.#AbujaMassacreAlert pic.twitter.com/WsVLw0RZJl
— Trust Radio Live (@TrustRadioLive) April 7, 2025
A protest organized by members of the "Take It Back Movement" is currently underway in Lagos. pic.twitter.com/AyrX43YV6T
— Channels Television (@channelstv) April 7, 2025
Our reporter @sagirmohh was among those affected by tear gas fired by police this morning in Abuja, as residents gathered to protest what they describe as bad governance in Nigeria.
— News Central TV (@NewsCentralTV) April 7, 2025
He reports that the crowds have now been dispersed.
Watch: 👇🏿 pic.twitter.com/rUkV87z2IC
