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The Wickedness of Power: Delta State Government’s War Against the Poor, By Ufezime Nelson Ubi
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The oppression of the masses in Delta State has taken yet another shameful turn. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his government, instead of solving the real problems plaguing the people—hunger, joblessness, insecurity, and decaying infrastructure, have decided to turn their venom on the most hardworking and vulnerable class in our society:…
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Take It Back Movement Declares June 12 as National Day of Protest
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Across the federation, the signs of democratic collapse are unmistakable. Democracy which was won through struggle, sweat, and blood has been dismantled by the very forces that once promised change. Nigeria stands today not as a democratic nation, but as a country at war with its own people. Freedom of…
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TIB Movement in Niger State Mourns Victims of Devastating Flash Flood in Mokwa
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PRESS STATEMENT TIB Movement in Niger State Mourns Victims of Devastating Flash Flood in Mokwa Take It Back Movement, Niger State Chapter expresses deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the people of Mokwa Local Government Area over the recent devastating flash flood that claimed several lives, displaced families, and destroyed…
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CSP Ekene Nwosu: When A Murderous And Rogue Police Officer Dies, Written by Inibehe Effiong
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I have read about the death of CSP Ekene Nwosu, the former OC of the Anti-Robbery Squad in the Akwa Ibom State Police Command Headquarters. Since the news of his demise broke, a lot of people have been celebrating, with many recounting their ordeals and terrible experiences in the hands…
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WAEC Apology Not Enough, By Adeola Soetan
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The apology tendered by the Head of the Nigeria National Office of WAEC, Amos Dangut in respect of the midnight examinations conducted in some states is Not Enough to compensate for the losses in marks, time and comportment suffered by candidates during the midnight examinations where students were forced to…
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RE- Mounting Death Toll and Looming Humanitarian Crisis Amid Unchecked Attacks by Armed Groups: TINUBU and RIBADU Must Confront Insecurity, Not Amnesty
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The Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, after two years of outright failure, has embarked on the final stretch of its tenure with blatant intimidation and intimidation of civil society organizations exposing its failures. The Mallam Ribadu-led National Security office has issued a letter condemning Amnesty International’s report on insecurity while absurdly…
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What Ignorant Folks Don’t Know About Omoyele Sowore, by Abiodun Sanusi
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Editor’s Note: This opinion piece was originally written in October 2022. We are republishing it to provide historical context for ongoing discussions surrounding human rights activist Omoyele Sowore. When people ask me, “What job does Sowore do?”, because he’s always seen fighting for human rights, protesting, and going to court.…
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“Protests Against Sowore Is a Distraction from the Truth” — LAS
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A protest held in Abuja targeting human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has drawn sharp criticism from various quarters, including educationist and human rights advocate Soneye AbdulAzeez, popularly known as LAS. The protest, which appeared to be organized by a group of individuals alleging that Sowore is…
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LASU Relieves Faculty Dean of Duties Over Allegations of Inhumane Treatment of Final-Year Students Following Take It Back Movement’s Intervention
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Lagos State University (LASU) has relieved Professor O.T.F. Abanikannda of his duties as Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Epe Campus, following serious allegations of inhumane and degrading treatment of final-year students under his supervision. This decision came shortly after sustained advocacy and intervention by the Lagos State Chapter of…
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TIB Global Condemns Facebook Account Ban of Omoyele Sowore, Demands Immediate Reversal
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The Take It Back Movement has issued a formal complaint to Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, condemning the “unjust blocking” of the Facebook account belonging to Nigerian human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. In a letter addressed to Meta’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California,…