Tag: Protest
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Borno Parents Give Tinubu Six Days to Rescue Abducted Children, Threaten Aso Rock Protest
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Parents and community members from Mussa and Lassa communities in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have given the Federal Government six days to rescue their abducted children, warning that they will take their protest to the Presidential Villa in Abuja if the deadline expires without a rescue. The ultimatum…
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Protests Erupt in Minna Over Deaths of 37 Suspected Illegal Miners
By Paul Joseph Protests have erupted in parts of Minna, Niger State, following the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who were in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The protests were reported in areas including Tunga, Maitumbi and Bosso Road, where some demonstrators allegedly destroyed campaign posters and…
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Women Protest Killings as 24 Victims Receive Mass Burial in Plateau
By George Omagbemi Women from Bin-Per community in Ruff, Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, staged a peaceful protest following the killing of 24 residents by gunmen. The women marched through the community carrying leaves and demanded urgent government intervention to protect residents from recurring attacks.…
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Osun Guber: Women storm Osogbo Streets, Protest Violence, alleged Intimidation
By Sunday Ameh Women from different groups in Osun State on Monday took to the streets of Osogbo to protest alleged political violence, intimidation and killings ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The protesters, who marched through parts of the state capital, carried placards with various inscriptions while chanting solidarity songs. The demonstration came amid growing…
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Tension As Anti-Migrant Protests Begins, Heavy Security Deployed Across South Africa
By Paul Joseph South African authorities deployed police officers across major cities on Tuesday as nationwide anti-migrant protests got underway amid concerns they could turn violent. The demonstrations followed an unofficial deadline issued by anti-immigration campaigners demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa appealed to protesters to remain peaceful and avoid…
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Ondo APC Primaries: Protests Against Alleged Abuja List Mandate Theft Enter Day 2
By Paul Joseph The crisis within the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) intensified on Tuesday as aggrieved party members staged a protest in Akure, the state capital, rejecting the party’s revised list of senatorial and House of Representatives candidates. The protesters marched through major roads in Akure carrying placards with inscriptions…
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Mass Protest Erupts in Oyo Over Abduction of Pupils and Teachers
By Paul Joseph Tension is mounting in Oyo State as members of the Take-It-Back Movement staged a protest calling for the immediate release of pupils and teachers abducted from a school in the state. The demonstrators expressed concern over the continued captivity of the victims, urging security agencies and government authorities to intensify efforts to…
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Civil Groups Plan Massive Protest Over Alleged Missing N26.9bn USPF Funds Under Tinubu
By Paul Joseph A coalition of civil society organisations has announced plans to stage a mass protest in Abuja next Tuesday over the alleged disappearance of N26.9 billion from the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The coalition, operating under the umbrella of the Coalition of Civil Society…
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Just In: Protest Mounts In Gov Fintiri’s Hometown After Deadly Terror Attack
By Paul Joseph Residents of Shuwa community in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State staged a peaceful protest on Friday following a deadly attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents that reportedly left one person dead and eight others abducted. The demonstrators on Friday, made up of women, youths, children and elderly residents, marched through…