21 h. ago Bayelsa community protests, demands justice for 1.5m people hit by crude oil pollution

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The people of Ekpetiama Kingdom in Bayelsa State have protested against hydrocarbon pollution which has affected over 1.5 million people in the state. Its monarch, King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV, at a press briefing on Monday, July 7, in Abuja, tasked the Federal Government and the international community to reject Shell’s […] The post Bayelsa community protests, demands justice for 1.5m people hit by crude oil pollution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Yelewata massacre: Displaced persons protest calls to return home, demand security guarantees

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from the Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, currently taking refuge at a temporary camp in Makurdi International Market, have rejected calls by their traditional rulers to return home. The IDPs, who staged a peaceful protest at the camp gate last weekend, […] The post Yelewata massacre: Displaced persons protest calls to return home, demand security guarantees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt

Tribune Online C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt Abia community protests cocoa estate privatization in Cross River, demanding land rights and job protection. C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Isoko Group Seeks Development Of Gas Turbine Project In Niger Delta

The Isoko Renaissance Movement (IRM) has called on the federal government to develope the Isoko Gas Turbine project to ensure ample electricity supply in Isoko land. This was part of the demands made by the group at a peaceful protest by the group to the National Assembly on Thursday. Speaking during a peaceful protest on […]

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8 d. ago We’ve received petitions seeking coroner’s inquest into Akeredolu’s death—Ondo govt

Tribune Online We’ve received petitions seeking coroner’s inquest into Akeredolu’s death—Ondo govt “Let me be clear: due process will be followed. The law is there to serve the people and ensure that truth and justice prevail.” We’ve received petitions seeking coroner’s inquest into Akeredolu’s death—Ondo govt Tribune Online

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8 d. ago FCT Court Grants Senator Natasha Bail For Allegedly Defaming Senate President

The Federal Government on Monday, arraigned lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The female lawmaker was arraigned on six counts bordering on alleged defamation of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The Peoples Democratic Party’s Senator pleaded not guilty, and Justice […] The post FCT Court Grants Senator Natasha Bail For Allegedly Defaming Senate President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago FCTA workers demand action on unpaid salaries, welfare, teachers’ strike, block Minister’s office

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Hundreds of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers, led by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), on Monday barricaded the gate of the FCT Minister’s office in Abuja to protest unpaid salaries, suspended hazard allowances, and poor welfare conditions affecting civil servants and public school teachers. The protest, which began Monday […] The post FCTA workers demand action on unpaid salaries, welfare, teachers’ strike, block Minister’s office appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Bayelsa community demands justice for 1.5million people impacted by Shell’s Carbon Pollution

King Bubaraye Dakolo, Gada IV of Ekpetiama Kingdom, has joined forces with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to demand justice. read more Bayelsa community demands justice for 1.5million people impacted by Shell’s Carbon Pollution

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9 d. ago Living cost, unemployment, others behind protests in Africa — ITUC

Tribune Online Living cost, unemployment, others behind protests in Africa — ITUC-Africa “It is a democratic right and a legitimate channel through which citizens voice grievances, demand accountability Living cost, unemployment, others behind protests in Africa — ITUC-Africa Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Protesters in Togo clash with security forces as calls grow for president’s resignation

Security forces in Togo’s capital fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse hundreds of protesters demanding the resignation of President read more Protesters in Togo clash with security forces as calls grow for president’s resignation

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1 week ago Towards A Justiciable National Security System For The Nigerian People

A diagnosis of the Nigerian Security problems cannot but begin from their  social ,political and economic root causes .These, as it were, seeds of the long standing challenges to Nigerian Security , are as follows: 1) The competition for dwindling natural resources. Principally because of the effects of climatic change and global warming. 2) Consequent […]

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2 w. ago Protesters Occupy AGF, ICPC, CCB Office to Demand Immediate Resignation of NMDPRA Boss

Protesters from the Situation Room for Oil Sector Reforms occupied the offices of the Attorney-General of the Federation, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Abuja on Monday to demand the immediate resignation of Engr. Farouk Ahmed, CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory […]

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2 w. ago Benue youth threatens mass protests over killings, kidnappings in state

From John Adams, Minna Worried by the spate of killings and kidnappings in parts of Benue State, the youth association under the auspices of Edumoga Youth Association (EYA) has threatened to embark on a mass protest in the state to demand an end to the wave of killings and abductions of innocent citizens across the […] The post Benue youth threatens mass protests over killings, kidnappings in state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FCT Teachers’ Strike: Activist VeryDarkMan Stages Protest At Ministry’s Gate, Teaches Kids

Outspoken social media critic and activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on Monday, took his protest to the Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), demanding an end to the over 90-day strike by primary school teachers in Abuja. In a dramatic and symbolic demonstration, VDM gathered school children dressed in their […]

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3 w. ago Benue killings: We’ve failed to protect our people – Benue Assembly

Demand immediate release of detained protesters Urge Gov Alia to implement anti-open grazing law From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, declared that they have failed the Benue people by not protecting them from the attacks of killer herdsmen. The lawmaker representing Kwande West State Constituency, Thomas Dugeri, stated on […] The post Benue killings: We’ve failed to protect our people – Benue Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue killings: Teargas response to protesters cruel — Atiku

Tribune Online Benue killings: Teargas response to protesters cruel — Atiku Their demand is simple: to live in peace, to sleep without fear, to farm without being slaughtered, and to raise their children without the constant shadow of violence. Benue killings: Teargas response to protesters cruel — Atiku Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Angry Protesters Storm Lagos Streets To Mark Democracy Day, Demand Good Governance (Pictures)

Some angry protesters have invaded major streets in Lagos State to mark 2025 Democracy Day, demanding accountability and good governance. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the agitators were spotted with different placards sensitising the public about importance of civic participation, including  right to protest and influence democratic decision-making processes. They were also seen demanding for end […] The post Angry Protesters Storm Lagos Streets To Mark Democracy Day, Demand Good Governance (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Daukoru, former petroleum minister, credits Tinubu with more oil slice to host communities

…As Anatolia Energy inaugurates Nembe Okiori Host Community Devt Trust in Bayelsa Edmund Daukoru, onetime minister of state for petroleum, read more Daukoru, former petroleum minister, credits Tinubu with more oil slice to host communities

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last month INEC: MOP Seeks Registration Of Political Party Ahead Of 2027 Poll IOgun

A political group advocating for electoral justice operating under the aegis of the Movement of the People (MOP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to expedite its registration as a political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued by the group’s spokesperson, Joshua Iduwe, MOP disclosed that it […]

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