Category: News
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Take-It-Back Movement Bauchi State Chapter Condemns Police Torture of Member for Praying in Custody, Demands Immediate Justice
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According to him, officers dragged him out of the cell and repeatedly assaulted him. “They brought sticks into the cell, dragged me out by force, and began beating me. They injured my right arm, then my left arm, and also my leg. They inflicted injuries all over my body.”
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TIB Edo Condemns NDLEA Over Death of Detained Woman in Benin Courtroom After Months in Custody, Demands Justice
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According to TIB Edo, junior officers within the NDLEA command allegedly confirmed that the deceased had repeatedly complained of illness during her detention but was not taken for medical treatment.
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TIB UK Condemns Diezani’s Testimony at London Court, Demands Accountability for Nigeria’s Looted Wealth
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TIB UK also called for the full forfeiture of any assets proven to have been acquired through corruption. It demanded that all recovered funds be returned transparently to Nigeria and used for projects that directly benefit the public.
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TIB Bauchi Chapter Raises Alarm Over Unexecuted N40 Million Classroom Project at Rafin Zurfi Primary School, Demands Probe, Immediate Action
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The movement strongly condemned the failure to execute the project despite full budgetary provision and demanded immediate clarification from the implementing agency, National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NICO).
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TIB Edo State Chapter Condemns Sealing of Event Venue Following Eedris Abdulkareem’s Performance in Benin City, Demands Immediate Reopening
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According to the statement, Abdulkareem performed at an event on April 3 at MegaHub/Mega Foods event centre located along Iriri Airport Road in Benin City. The performance reportedly included politically charged songs that resonated with many Nigerians amid the country’s current economic hardship.
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TIB Edo State Chapter Secures Release of Man Reportedly Harassed and Detained by Anti-Cult Officers at the State CID
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According to him, the confrontation became tense as some officers allegedly threatened him and used derogatory remarks, “Some officers moved very close to me, threatening to beat me and using abusive language while speaking aggressively,” he said.
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“Harassment Disguised as Police Invitations Must Stop” — Take It Back Movement Condemns Summons of Oworo Youth Forum Members
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The movement said the invitations appear to target members of the Oworo Youth Forum, a community-based group where young people engage in discussions about local issues and civic matters.
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TIB Movement Jigawa Chapter Decries Failing Education Sector Amid Billions in Budget
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The situation is also critical in Malam Madori Local Government Area, where JSS Gandun Sarkin and Jibori Primary School are said to be facing severe infrastructural decay. Similarly, in Buji Local Government Area and Birniwa Local Government Area, schools such as Gwadayi Primary School and Yarda Primary School were described…
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“Our Duty Is Fulfilled the Moment We Stand Up for the Weak Against the Powerful” — Omoyele Sowore, Take It Back Movement React to TracyNither Nicolas Ohiri’s Apology to David Umahi
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Omoyele Sowore and the Take It Back Movement subsequently rallied around her case, arguing that a citizen should not be intimidated or criminalised for making allegations against a powerful public official.
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Take It Back Movement Announces Voters Sensitization and Registration Exercise
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According to the movement, although voter registration figures have steadily increased between 2003 and 2023, there has been a worrying decline in actual voter participation. The 2023 general elections, it noted, recorded the lowest voter turnout since 2003.