21 h. ago Enugu community stages protest land grabbing, sends SOS to governor, LG boss

By Lukman Olabiyi Residents of Umuezenevu Village in the Ibute-Egede autonomous community of Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State, has staged protest  over alleged illegal encroachment and destruction of their ancestral land by suspected estate developers. The protesters, comprising men, women, youths, and community leaders, marched from Awele Udeh Civic Hall in Umuezenevu to the […] The post Enugu community stages protest land grabbing, sends SOS to governor, LG boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Civil society groups protest abduction of resident by soldiers in Lagos

By Christopher Oji There was tension at the Federal Ministry of Works Annex, Obalende, Lagos, yesterday, as a coalition of civil society organisations and residents of Okun Ajah staged a protest to demand justice for residents and investors of Okun Ajah who lost their lands due to realignment of road construction work in the area. […] The post Civil society groups protest abduction of resident by soldiers in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Imo traders send SOS to Gov Uzodimma over Police harassment, arrest

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Traders at the Naze Cluster Market in Owerri North council Area of Imo State have appealed to Governor Hope Uzodimma to come to their rescue over incessant police harassment and arrest of traders at the market on the orders of a caretaker chairman of the market. The distraught traders alleged that […] The post Imo traders send SOS to Gov Uzodimma over Police harassment, arrest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. 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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6 d. ago Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation

Tribune Online Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation Women and youths of Bendeghe Ekiem community in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State have vowed to stage a naked protest if the state government proceeds with the planned privatisation of a government-owned cocoa estate in their area. Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation Tribune Online

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1 week ago You can’t be president, governor once convicted – EFCC boss warns students

By John Ogunsemore The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has warned Nigerian students to shun crime. He warned that they would forfeit the opportunity to hold public office once convicted of any crime. Olukoyede stated this at the induction of students of Excellent Kiddies Academy, Bwari, Abuja, into […] The post You can’t be president, governor once convicted – EFCC boss warns students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ibadan Polytechnic Students Protest Renaming Of Institution After Olunloyo

The students of The Polytechnic Ibadan on Tuesday came out in large numbers to stage a massive protest over Governor Seyi Makinde’s decision to rename the institution to Victor Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic in honour of the former governor of Oyo State and first Rector of the institution. Consequently, on Tuesday, the institution’s students gathered to […]

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1 week ago Amankanu Community In Enugu Cries Out Over Prolonged Chieftaincy Crisis

The Amankanu community in Enugu State has raised alarm over a prolonged chieftaincy crisis that has left the community without a traditional ruler for over a decade. In a press statement issued by the Concerned Citizens of Amankanu and signed by Chief Dr. Joel Tochukwu Mba, the group called for urgent government intervention to restore […]

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1 week ago NANS declares mass protest over closure of FCT primary schools

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) will on Wednesday, July 2 stage a mass protest over continued closure of public primary schools within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This is contained in a notice signed by NANS President, Olushola Oladoja and obtained by Daily Sun on Monday. Recall that the national […] The post NANS declares mass protest over closure of FCT primary schools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivere Crisis: “Deji Adeyanju Sad To See Wike, Fubara Back Together” – FCT Minister’s Spokesperson

Media aide to Minister of Federal Capital Territory FCT Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has berated popular human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju over reconciliation meeting between President Bola Tinubu Rivers State leaders. Olayinka stated that Adeyanju’s remark over peace deal between his boss and Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara shows that the lawyer is pained […] The post Rivere Crisis: “Deji Adeyanju Sad To See Wike, Fubara Back Together” – FCT Minister’s Spokesperson appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Help Us Eradicate Financial Crimes In South East” – EFCC Chair Tells Youths

Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has called on youths in the South Eastern part of the country to assist the anti-graft agency in fighting corruption and financial crimes in the region. Olukoyede made the appeal in Enugu State on Friday at the 2025 Police Community Relations Committee Conference. He explained that the […] The post “Help Us Eradicate Financial Crimes In South East” – EFCC Chair Tells Youths appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FCT teachers strike: VDM holds free class at FCTA gate for stranded pupils

Martins Vincent Otse, Popular social media activist, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on Monday staged a symbolic protest at the read more FCT teachers strike: VDM holds free class at FCTA gate for stranded pupils

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2 w. ago “T for Tinubu, W for Wike” – VeryDarkMan Teaches Children At FCT Minister’s Gate To Protest Three Months Teachers’ Strike

Controversial social media activist and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on Monday staged a protest at the residence gate of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja, drawing attention to the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the capital. According to PUNCH Online, the strike, which began […] The post “T for Tinubu, W for Wike” – VeryDarkMan Teaches Children At FCT Minister’s Gate To Protest Three Months Teachers’ Strike appeared first on Information 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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2 w. ago Insecurity in Plateau is more of an economic war and has to do with land grabbing – Governor Mutfwang

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State recently marked two years in office. As part of the activities marking the day, read more Insecurity in Plateau is more of an economic war and has to do with land grabbing – Governor Mutfwang

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2 w. ago Benue: Alia calls for unity of purpose to surmount security challenges

BIPC boss buries father From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has called for unity of purpose to overcome the challenges bedevilling the state. Governor Alia made this statement on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Tse Antor, Mbaduku in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, during the burial of Pa […] The post Benue: Alia calls for unity of purpose to surmount security challenges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Delta Raises Alarm Over Encroachment On Airport Land, Warns Offenders

The Delta State Government has declared its intention to reclaim all government lands encroached upon by land grabbers and seek damages for reclamation costs. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, made this known during a press briefing in Asaba on Wednesday, He issued a stern warning to individuals who have […] The post Delta Raises Alarm Over Encroachment On Airport Land, Warns Offenders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ghanaians protest at Nigerian High Commission in Accra over alleged harassment of investors

By Philip Nwosu Dozens of Ghanaians on Tuesday staged a protest at the Nigerian High Commission in Roman Ridge, Accra, decrying alleged harassment, intimidation, and rights violations of Ghanaian nationals and investors in Nigeria by Nigerian security agencies. The demonstration, led by Ghanaian investment firm Jonah Capital and its local partners, comes amid escalating tensions […] The post Ghanaians protest at Nigerian High Commission in Accra over alleged harassment of investors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ebonyi: Outrage as murder suspect allegedly shielded by DSS officer walks free

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The people of Umuka community in Okposi, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State are demanding justice over the murder of a young woman, allegedly last seen in the custody of a local youth. The suspect is alleged to be walking free following protection by his relative who works in the […] The post Ebonyi: Outrage as murder suspect allegedly shielded by DSS officer walks free appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Land Grabbing, Economic Sabotage Fuelling Plateau Insecurity – Gov Mutfwang

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has decried the rising insecurity in the state, blaming it on deliberate economic sabotage and organised land grabbing aimed at impoverishing farming communities and keeping the populace in perpetual poverty. Governor Mutfwang emphasised that insecurity in the state was not a random crisis but part of a “deliberate attempt” to […]

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