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#June12Protest: The Leadership Vacuum in Benue State; A Scathing Rebuke to Governor Alia and SGF George Akume and the need for June 12 #EndBenueKillings protest, By Agena Robert Ande
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The recent media outrage regarding the killings in Benue State and other Middle Belt states has been a mix of emotions, deflection, blame-shifting, and an embarrassing attempt to excuse failure. It’s time to call out the Governor and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, for…
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Take It Back Movement Honors Civil Rights Advocates During Abuja Advocacy Visit
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The Abuja Chapter of the Take It Back Movement has paid an advocacy visit to two prominent civil rights lawyers, in recognition of their unwavering commitment to justice and the protection of human rights in Nigeria. According to the Movement’s Abuja Coordinator, Rex Elanu, the visit was part of ongoing…
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URGENT DEMAND FOR RELEASE OF UNJUSTLY ARRESTED STUDENTS OF OAU, ILE-IFE
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The Take It Back Movement strongly condemns the unjust arrest of Oladapo Joshua and Ejike Kelechi, two students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, by the university management at the behest of Nyesom Wike. The students were peacefully protesting against Wike’s visit to the campus. The two students were seen…
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As ‘Bulldozer’ Wike Dares the Indomitable Great Ife Legacy, By Kunle Wizeman Ajayi
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Even while down, there is some information that would razzle you up when heard. So, the management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has the audacity to turn intelligence and intellectualism upside down by inviting FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to the prestigious Great Ife campus to come speaking as a “Distinguished…
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Take It Back Movement Secures Release of Woman, Her Two Children Held Overnight in Lagos Police Station on False Allegation
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The Take It Back Movement, Lagos State Chapter, has condemned the unlawful detention of a woman and her two young children, who were reportedly held overnight at a police station following a false allegation instigated by an ex-police officer. In a statement released by Adekunle Adeyemi Taofeeq, the Lagos State…
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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…