The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Adewale Martins, has stated that the fears being expressed by some group of people about the state of the nation are genuine and they deserve to be looked into urgently.

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), yesterday condemned ongoing Revolution Now protest, saying its proponents have lost touch with prevailing reality. The group which passed a vote of confidence on President Muhammadu Buhari and his administration sought to know the reason behind the action.

Members of Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has called on the Federal Government to release the Convener of ‘Revolution Now’ movement, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, and other Nigerians arrested during the August 5 protest.

The Arewa Youth Federation has distanced itself from the call for revolution, advising youth from the region against making themselves available to be used by enemies of the state.

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.

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.