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Take It Back Movement Condemns NNPC-Imposed Petrol Price Hikes, Threatens Mass Action if Government Fails to Act
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The Take It Back Movement strongly condemn the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (NNPC) plan to increase petrol prices again, as revealed by a top official and reported by Premium Times. We view this decision as a direct assault on the welfare of Nigerians, many of whom are already struggling to…
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CDHR, YRC, ASCAB and 9 Other Groups Call on Workers, Students, Youths, Unemployed, Traders and Poor to Join Mass Protests Against Poverty, Economic Hardship on October 1
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In response to the crippling poverty and economic hardship plaguing the country, twelve civic rights organizations have issued a call for Nigerians of all backgrounds to join in peaceful demonstrations and protests on October 1, 2024. The groups specifically highlighted workers, students, youths, the unemployed, traders and the poor as…
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Activist Remyte Goonz Urges Nigerians to Rise Against Government Oppression, Calls for Unity at #October1st Protests
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Human rights activist and businessman, Remyte Goonz has called on Nigerians to stand strong against government suppression tactics ahead of the #October1st protests. Taking to his Facebook page on Friday, Goonz warn that the Nigerian government will employ familiar strategies to quell dissent, such as using traditional rulers, political thugs,…
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Take It Back Movement Denounces NNPC’s Petrol Price Hike, Demands Nigerian Government Puts Citizens’ Needs First
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We, the Take It Back Movement, express our profound outrage and disappointment at the recent announcement by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd. to increase petrol prices to an astonishing N950.22 per liter. As a Movement committed to advocating for the rights and well-being of Nigerians, we find this…
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Sowore Freed After Brief Detention Amid Airport Protest
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Omoyele Sowore, a prominent Nigerian activist, has been release following a brief detention at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos. Sowore, who arrived in Nigeria after monthslong visit to the United States of America, where his family is based, announced his arrest and subsequent release by immigration officers in…
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TAKE IT BACK CONDEMNS STRINGENT BAIL CONDITIONS IMPOSED ON PROTESTERS AND DEMANDS IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF ALL DETAINEES
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PRESS STATEMENT BY TAKE IT BACK MOVEMENT Abuja, September 11, 2024 TAKE IT BACK CONDEMNS STRINGENT BAIL CONDITIONS IMPOSED ON PROTESTERS AND DEMANDS IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF ALL DETAINEES Today, the Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail to 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters charged with treason. While we acknowledge the decision to…
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Human Rights Lawyer Inibehe Effiong Urges Swift International Sanctions on Tinubu’s Government Amid Escalating Human Rights Abuses and Arbitrary Arrests by DSS
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Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has urged the international community to impose swift and decisive sanctions on President Tinubu’s government in response to the escalating human rights violations and arbitrary arrests perpetrated by the Department of State Services (DSS). This call for action comes amidst growing concerns about the deteriorating…
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Citizens Can Act Against Tinubu’s Harmful Policies Anytime, Not Just on October 1st – Sowore
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Human rights activist and the RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore has issued an important notice, emphasizing that October 1, 2024, is not the only day Nigerians can act against the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration for its harmful governance. Taking to his Facebook page on Wednesday, Sowore underlines that citizens have…
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Citizens Can Act Against Tinubu’s Harmful Governance Anytime, Not Just on October 1st – Sowore
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Human rights activist and the RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore has issued an important notice, emphasizing that October 1, 2024, is not the only day Nigerians can act against the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration for its harmful governance. Taking to his Facebook page on Wednesday, Sowore underlines that citizens have…
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UI’s Tuition Hike: A Recipe for Disaster, Written by Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho
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The University of Ibadan’s management has once again demonstrated its callous disregard for students’ welfare, shutting down the institution for three weeks in response to peaceful protests against the recent tuition hike. This draconian measure is a stark reminder of the administration’s adamant attitude towards student dissent, rooted in the…