2 h. ago Police arrest, teargas protesters in Abuja, Rivers, Lagos, others

• We dispersed miscreants not protesters  –  Police       From Christopher Oji, Oluseye Ojo, Molly Kilete, Abuja, Tony John, Port Harcourt and Lukman Olabiyi Protesters on  the platform of ‘Take It Back Movement’ and other civil society organisations made good their threat yesterday as they stormed some major cities, including the nation’s capital, […] The post Police arrest, teargas protesters in Abuja, Rivers, Lagos, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Cybercrime Act: Police Teargas Peaceful Protesters In Abuja Amid Economic, Rights Outcry

Peaceful protests in Abuja turned chaotic on Monday as operatives of the Nigeria Police Force fired tear gas at demonstrators rallying against worsening economic conditions and alleged abuses of civil rights under the Cybercrime Act. The demonstration, organized by the Take-It-Back Movement and supported by several civil society groups, took place in the Maitama area. […] The post Cybercrime Act: Police Teargas Peaceful Protesters In Abuja Amid Economic, Rights Outcry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Police teargas protesters in Rivers, Abuja over emergency rule, repression

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday morning fired tear gas at protesters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and read more Police teargas protesters in Rivers, Abuja over emergency rule, repression

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17 h. ago PHOTOS: Protest begins in Abuja over cybercrime act, hardship, others

A nationwide protest led by the Take-It-Back Movement and other civil society organisations has commenced in Abuja. The demonstration, which kicked off on Monday, April 7, 2025, is aimed at drawing attention to the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act, the worsening economic hardship in the country, and what organisers have described as a “state Read More

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20 h. ago Reject $1.08bn Foreign Loan, Probe Missing Funds, SERAP Tells Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion loan from the World Bank. Instead, SERAP urged the President to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) and relevant anti-corruption agencies to promptly investigate allegations that over […]

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25 h. ago Reject $1.08bn W’Bank loan, probe missing N233bn, SERAP tells Tinubu

Advocacy group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08bn World Bank loan and instead prioritise the investigation into allegations of missing public funds amounting to over N233bn. The organisation called for an immediate probe into alleged funds diversion in the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc and Read More

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38 h. ago Reject $1.08bn World Bank loan, probe missing funds, SERAP tells Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion loan from the World Bank. It said the President should instead direct the Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi, and anti-corruption agencies to investigate allegations that over N233bn of public funds are missing, diverted, or unaccounted for by various Read More

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3 d. ago Protesters Storm Ministry, Demand Suspension Of FUOYE VC Over Alleged Sexual Harassment

Protesters stormed the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja on Thursday, demanding the suspension of Professor Abayomi Fasina as the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). Carrying placards with various inscriptions such as “Ekiti deserves better”, “Protect our women”, among others, the protesters argued that the VC cannot be in the office while being […]

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5 d. ago Police Nab 4 Suspected ‘Yahoo’ Boys, 6 Cybercrime School Trainees In Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended four suspected over internet fraudsters, popularly called ‘Yahoo Boys’, and six other trainees of a cyberfraud academy in the Iju-Ishaga area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed the arrests to newsmen on Wednesday. He said, “During the […]

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7 d. ago #Endbadgovernance group plans protest against Rivers emergency rule, Cybercrime Act

Conveners of the 2024 #Endbadgovernance protest have declared protest against emergency rule in Rivers State and the alleged use of the Cybercrime Act by the police to “hunt activists, journalists and social media influencers.” A flyer circulating on social media platform X, shared by one of last year’s protest organisers, the Take It Back Movement, Read More

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7 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Says nation’s economy failing HUMAN Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his recent pronouncement of a state of emergency in River State, describing the nation’s number one citizen as giving out what he refused to accept then as Lagos State governor. Falana, who was speaking at a webinar tagged, “Civilian Coup? […] Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Tribune Online

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7 d. ago SERAP To NASS: Reject Bill Seeking To Jail Citizens Who Fail To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the National Assembly to reject a proposed bill that aims to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of N100,000 on any Nigerian of voting age who fails to participate in national and state elections. SERAP, which made the demand in an open letter addressed […]

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8 d. ago SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded the immediate withdrawal of a proposed bill that seeks to punish Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. The bill, currently before the National Assembly, proposes a six-month jail term, a fine of ₦100,000, or both for eligible voters who abstain from elections. […] The post SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago SERAP demands withdrawal of bill proposing jail for Nigerians who don’t vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, to immediately withdraw a bill seeking to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of ₦100,000—or both—on eligible Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. In a letter dated March 29, Read More

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8 d. ago Outrage as church clears pastor of sexual misconduct allegations

Members protest From Okwe Obi, Abuja A Senior Pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Wuse II, Rev. Azaki Nash, has been cleared of sexual misconduct allegation claims levelled against him. The Chairman of the District Church Council (DCC), Samson Jonah, declared him innocent of all allegations and recalled him from suspension on the […] The post Outrage as church clears pastor of sexual misconduct allegations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago U.S. Embassy issues security advisory ahead of planned IMN protests in Abuja, major cities

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security advisory, urging caution ahead of planned protests by the Islamic read more U.S. Embassy issues security advisory ahead of planned IMN protests in Abuja, major cities

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1 week ago Pandemonium in Abuja as Okada riders protest alleged killing by taskforce

Tribune Online Pandemonium in Abuja as Okada riders protest alleged killing by taskforce A violent clash occurred between commercial motorcyclists and the FCT taskforce near the EFAB bridge, on Wednesday stretching from Galadima to the Public Service Institute in Dutsen Alhaji along Kubwa Expressway in Abuja. The escalating pandemonium forced many vehicles to seek alternative routes and led to a partial closure of Kubwa Expressway around 11 a.m. […] Pandemonium in Abuja as Okada riders protest alleged killing by taskforce Tribune Online

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1 week ago Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju

Tribune Online Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju A human rights lawyer and activist, Comrade Deji Adeyanju, has raised concerns over the killings of personnel and officers of Tantita Security Services Ltd, a private security firm dedicated to safeguarding Nigeria’s vital oil pipelines and critical infrastructure. Adeyanju, who spoke on Monday in Abuja, noted that these acts not only threaten the lives of […] Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju Tribune Online

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2 w. ago SERAP sues Tinubu over ‘unlawful suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers’

Tribune Online SERAP sues Tinubu over ‘unlawful suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers’ Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the unlawful suspension of democratically elected governor, deputy governor and members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State while exercising his constitutional powers to proclaim a State of Emergency in the state.” The suit is brought by Yirabari Israel […] SERAP sues Tinubu over ‘unlawful suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers’ Tribune Online

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2 w. ago SERAP sues Tinubu over Fubara, deputy, lawmakers’ suspension

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has taken President Bola Tinubu to court over what it calls the “unlawful suspension” of the Rivers State Governor, his deputy, and House of Assembly members. The six-month suspension was announced while the president proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. https://punchng.com/breaking-tinubu-suspends-fubara-deputy-for-six-months/ SERAP argued that the decision violates Read More

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