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Letters

Election violence and the manipulation of northern youths

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 - by Dalhatu Tijjani

As Nigeria prepares for future elections, one troubling pattern continues to cast a shadow over the democratic process in the North: the manipulation of young people by politicians who see …

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Letters

Ondo youths protest over incessant kidnapping

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Barnabas Olabisi

Angry youths on Friday blocked the Ayede Ogbese road in Akure North local government area of Ondo state to protest against incessant kidnapping in the community by suspected gunmen.  The …

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Politics

Zamfara communities protest in Gusau over worsening insecurity

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 - by Sanusi Muhammad

Hundreds of communities of Jimrawa village mainly women and children under Dan’isa district of Kaura Namoda local government in Zamfara state have stormed the  Government House in Gusau protesting over …

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Nigerian News

Senate flays anti-Nigeria protest in Ghana

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

The Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) has strongly condemned the recent protest in Ghana targeting Nigerians, describing it as “deeply disturbing and contrary to the spirit of …

Senate flays anti-Nigeria protest in Ghana Read More
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Nigerian News

Retired police officers’ protest ill-advised, diversionary – PSC 

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has described plans by retired police officers cross the country to stage a protest over poor and discriminatory pension scheme as ill-advised and diversionary as …

Retired police officers’ protest ill-advised, diversionary – PSC  Read More
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Entertainment

Mohbad: Another anti-Iyabo Ojo protester arrested

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Popular TikTok influencer, Shamsodium, who recently spearheaded a protest against Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo over her involvement in the late singer Mohbad’s case, has been arrested. Reports indicated that Shamsodium …

Mohbad: Another anti-Iyabo Ojo protester arrested Read More
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Sports

Ghana refs launch protest over unpaid allowances

July 19, 2025July 19, 2025 - by Admin I

Referees in Ghana are on a collision course with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) over unpaid allowances and bonuses from the previous football season. Reports from Ghana reveal that the …

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Nigerian News

Reps protest, step down Senate’s bill over non-concurrence

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 - by Joshua Egbodo 

The House of Representatives Wednesday stepped down a Senate bill in protest of the consistent failure of the upper chamber of the National Assembly to concur to bills from the …

Reps protest, step down Senate’s bill over non-concurrence Read More
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Nigerian News

CSOs, NYCN defend NMDPRA boss amidst protests

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 - by Paul Okah

The League of Civil Society Groups and the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) have thrown their weight behind the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory …

CSOs, NYCN defend NMDPRA boss amidst protests Read More
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World Stage

2 k!lled, many injured in Kenya anniversary protests

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Marches in Kenya to mark a year since massive anti-government demos turned violent on Wednesday, with two killed and hundreds injured as protesters held running battles with police, who flooded …

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Nigerian News

Protest rocks Makurdi over k!llings in Benue

June 15, 2025June 15, 2025 - by John Shiaondo, Makurdi

Protest, Sunday morning, erupted in Makurdi, the Benue state capital, following the recent killing of over 107 people in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue state. The protesters, …

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Nigerian News

Protest rocks Lagos on 2025 Democracy Day 

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 - by Adewale Ajayi

Some Nigerians decided to use the anniversary of the annulled June 12, 1993 election, which is the Democracy Day celebration to  take to the streets of Lagos to protest. The protesters …

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Nigerian News

South-South youth group rejects planned protests, preaches calm

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 - by Sunny Idachaba

Amid growing calls for nationwide protests, the South-South Youth Amalgamation has issued a passionate appeal to Nigerians, especially youths to reject any planned demonstrations that could threaten national unity and …

South-South youth group rejects planned protests, preaches calm Read More
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Nigerian News

Group calls off June 12 protest against Akpabio, Fagbemi, others

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 - by Admin I

In a surprising turn of events, the Justice and Equity Movement has officially called off a highly anticipated protest scheduled for June 12, aimed at tarnishing key figures in President …

Group calls off June 12 protest against Akpabio, Fagbemi, others Read More
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Nigerian News

June 12: Coalition gives notice of protest in Ibadan

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

The coalition of socialists, labour activists, and students in Oyo state has hinted on a planned joint protest in Oyo state slated for Thursday, June 12   A statement jointly signed by …

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Nigerian News

Protest rocks Enugu community over discovery of live explosive

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 - by Chuks Nweze

The residents of Ochima in Igbo-Etiti local government area of Enugu state have  staged a peaceful protest, following the recent discovery of a live explosive in a farmland. The community …

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Enugu: Outrage as corpses litter popular native doctor’s compound

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 - by Admin III

The Umumba Ndiagu community in Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu State, Tuesday, boiled in anger when the residents of the community alleged a member of the community, said to be …

Enugu: Outrage as corpses litter popular native doctor’s compound Read More
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Sports

22nd National Sports Festival: Ogun government condemns protest, reaffirms commitment to athletes’ welfare

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

The Ogun State Government has described as regrettable the protest staged by some athletes representing the state at the ongoing National Sports Festival, over delayed allowances. In a statement issued …

22nd National Sports Festival: Ogun government condemns protest, reaffirms commitment to athletes’ welfare Read More
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Security & Crime

Youths protest EFCC harassment, midnight raids in Edo 

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 - by Patrick Ahanor

Angry youths, Tuesday, protested alleged incessant harassment by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Benin City, the Edo state capital. The youths who defied the early …

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Protest erupts in Ibadan as Policeman’s stray bullet allegedly k!lls WAEC candidate

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 - by Admin III

Irate residents on Tuesday stormed the Oyo State Government Secretariat over the killing of a student by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a policeman. The ugly incident occurred on …

Protest erupts in Ibadan as Policeman’s stray bullet allegedly k!lls WAEC candidate Read More
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Breaking News / Nigerian News

Happening now: Protest rocks Abuja over ‘VeryDarkMan’s detention’

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 - by Admin III

A group of youths stormed the streets of Abuja on Monday to demand the immediate release of an activist and social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). …

Happening now: Protest rocks Abuja over ‘VeryDarkMan’s detention’ Read More
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Business

How NiMet staff ‘no weather, no flight’ protest grounded airports in Nigeria – Report

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

Staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Wednesday halted all meteorological services across all airports in the country as they commenced an indefinite strike over poor welfare package. The …

How NiMet staff ‘no weather, no flight’ protest grounded airports in Nigeria – Report Read More
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Breaking News / Nigerian News

Breaking: Protest rocks Jos over incessant k!llings

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 - by Admin III

Heavy protest rocked Jos, the capital of Plateau State on Monday over the incessant killings in parts of the state by suspected Fulani militants. The protest was led by the …

Breaking: Protest rocks Jos over incessant k!llings Read More
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Education

NANS flays diversion of FG students’ loan fund, threatens national protest

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised alarm on an alleged sharp and unethical practices by some tertiary institutions in the disbursement of the federal …

NANS flays diversion of FG students’ loan fund, threatens national protest Read More
Nigerian News

ITUC- Africa condemns crackdown on labour rights in Belarus

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 - by Moses John 

  The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has kicked against the continuing crackdown on labour rights in Belarus The General Secretary of ITUC- Africa, Comrade …

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