Category: News
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Take It Back movement secures bail for two remanded workers in Lagos
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He said the movement also took over the case of her co-defendant, a young man who had been left without legal support because his family does not live in Lagos. The young man is facing allegations of stealing two chicken laps from his workplace.
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Construction resumes on Gwagwalada Town Hall after 16 years following TIB intervention
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The town hall project was started around 2010 during the administration of former Gwagwalada Area Council Chairman, Hon. Zakari Angulu Dobi. However, construction stopped before the end of his tenure. The project was later inherited by former Chairman Adamu Mustapha Danze, also known as Obama, and subsequently by Hon. Abubakar…
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Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Leave Nigeria’s GDP Less Than Half of Its 2022 Size — BudgIT
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Explaining the figures, BudgIT stated: “Between 2022 and 2024, under the Tinubu administration and following the move to a floating exchange rate, nominal GDP fell from $645.68bn to $252.11bn in just two years.” According to the organisation, Nigeria recorded its highest nominal GDP in 2014, when the economy was valued…
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Take-It-Back Movement Declares June 12 Nationwide Protest Against Insecurity, Economic Hardship
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The movement particularly highlighted the recent kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, describing the incident as part of a wider security crisis affecting several parts of the country.
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Coalition of Rights Groups, Take It Back Movement Petition Police Over Assault on #BringBackOurChildrenAndTeachers Protesters, Journalists in Ibadan
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The protest was organised to demand urgent government action for the rescue of abducted pupils, teachers, and a school principal who were kidnapped by armed men during attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The abductions, which occurred on May 15, sparked widespread outrage and triggered…
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Rising Wave of School Kidnappings in Nigeria: 2,416 Students Abducted in 26 Attacks Since 2014
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Zamfara State recorded one of the largest single incidents in February 2021 when 317 students were abducted, while Kaduna State witnessed multiple attacks, including the abduction of 287 students in March 2024.
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Take It Back Movement Calls for Immediate Release of WAEC Candidate, Father Held for Four Days Over Alleged Theft
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The movement disclosed that it had contacted the Area Commander and requested a diligent and professional investigation into the matter. “Upon receiving the complaint, I contacted the Area Commander and requested that a diligent investigation be carried out to ensure that innocent persons are not made to suffer for an…
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Take-It-Back Movement To Protest Rising Kidnappings, Banditry In Oyo State June 1, Demands Release Of Abducted Victims
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The protest, themed “Security Is A Right, Not A Privilege,” is also demanding the immediate release of victims abducted in Ogbomoso and other parts of the state.
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TIB, Abuja Residents Plan Protest Against Jabi Lake Park Takeover By Wike
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Speaking to journalists on Wednesday at the park, activist and convener of the Take It Back Movement, Omoyele Sowore, said the protest became necessary after the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum earlier given to the FCT administration.
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TAKE IT BACK MOVEMENT ORGANIZER REACTS AS POPULAR OWORONSHOKI TRADER “COVER YOUR BED” DIES AFTER DEMOLITION ORDEAL
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Many residents described him as an energetic and cheerful personality who brought life to the streets of Oworonshoki through his unique marketing style and friendly interaction with customers. His daily presence in the area made him a familiar figure among traders, residents, and passersby.