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The Take-It-Back movement has filed a petition with the Osun State police command in response to the alleged brutalization of a commuter named Lijofi Victor by some lawless officers. The Take It Back Movement noted this in a statement signed by Samson Tola, its Osun State coordinator on Wednesday.   …

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to take his annual vacation in the United Kingdom rather than in Nigeria. Sowore questions whether there isn’t an appropriate location within Nigeria for Tinubu to take his leave, considering that he is currently leading…

Global human rights organization, Amnesty International has called on the Tinubu government to listen to the demands of Nigerian citizens and put an end to the repressive tactics being used against peaceful protesters. This was made known by the organization’s Director in Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, in a statement where he…

Members of the Take-It-Back Movement in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have reaffirmed their commitment to taking to the streets in October in a demonstration against bad governance, hardship, and hunger. The group warns against the use of thugs and government agents to disrupt peaceful protests, emphasizing their determination to remain…

As the #FearlessInOctober mass action approaches, human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has presented a list of non-negotiable demands to President Tinubu’s government on behalf of protesters. Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement, emphasized that these demands reflect the urgent needs of the Nigerian people and should be addressed without…

The Take-It-Back Movement has formally demanded police protection for their upcoming #FearlessInOctober protests in 11 states and Abuja. This was made known in a letter submitted to Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun by the movement’s legal counsel, Inibehe Effiong. The Take It Back Movement outlined its plans for demonstrations aimed at addressing…

A coalition of civil society organizations has announced plans for nationwide protests on October 1. The coalition includes the Education Rights Campaign, Movement for Foundational Change, Youths Rights Campaign, Joint Action Front, and Pan African Consciousness Renaissance, At a press conference in Lagos, the groups announced that marchers would gather…

The Arewa Youth Ambassadors, representing a significant coalition of northern youths, have declared their unwavering support for the upcoming #FearlessInOctober protests. The demonstrations, set to commence on October 1, aim to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies and demand urgent reforms to address the growing issues of hunger, hardship, and…

The Take-It-Back Movement, a prominent human rights advocacy organization, has addressed an invitation sent to its National Coordinator, Sanyaolu Juwon and his executives for a meeting with the Lagos State Commissioner of Police. The Take It Back Movement proposed a virtual meeting with the police authorities instead of a physical…

The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Command has invited the National Coordinator of Take It Back (TIB) Movement, a prominent human rights advocacy organisation, Mr. Sanyaolu Juwon, for a meeting. The invitation letter was dated September 24, 2024 and addressed to Juwon by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, State Intelligence…