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A protest against economic hardship and hunger in Nyanya, Abuja, on Thursday, August 1, turned violent when some people hijacked the demonstration, leading to clashes with the Nigerian Army. Initially, protesters gathered at Nyanya Bridge were peaceful and voiced concerns about the country’s economic situation. However, tensions escalated when a faction began vandalizing public property, including street lights, and throwing …

The streets of Jos, the Plateau State capital, were virtually deserted as the #EndBadGovernance protests kicked off on Thursday morning. The city’s public streets were practically empty as security forces consisting of soldiers and police positioned themselves and their armored tanks at strategic locations to avoid any disruption of law and order. Meanwhile, some protesters were seen gathering and mobilizing …

Chaos in Owerri as gunmen unleash panic and chaos in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Monday, as unidentified gunmen reportedly laid siege to several communities, shooting sporadically as residents and business owners fled for safety. According to eyewitnesses, there was sporadic gunfire around Wetheral, Douglas, MCC, Okigwe, Aba Road, Ikenegbu and Aladinma areas of the capital. State Police spokesman …

In a precautionary measure aimed at maintaining public order, security forces in Osun State on Wednesday, carried out a show of force. The deployment of armed personnel from the police, army and other security agencies has raised suspicions and concerns about potential civil unrest. A motorcade of soldiers, police, Civil Defense Corps and DSS members moved through major roads in …

The University of Ilorin has disciplined five students for various offences on campus. Among them, two students have been expelled, while three others have been ostracized for an academic session. According to a statement released on Monday by Kunle Akogun, Director of Corporate Affairs at the University, the Vice Chancellor approved the forced expulsion and removal following the recommendation of …

On Monday, the United Action Front of Civil Society, a coalition of organised Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), issued a stern warning to all levels of government, warning against any attempts to intimidate protesters during the nationwide demonstrations planned from August 1 to 10. The protests were aimed at addressing the problem of hunger. In a statement issued by Wale Okunniyi, …

In the early hours of Sunday, July 28, 2024, unknown gunmen attacked the Jakana Police Station in Konduga Local Government Area of ​​Borno State, resulting in the death of an unnamed Police Inspector. “We recorded a foiled attack by unknown gunmen on the police headquarters in Jakana town. The gunmen tried to infiltrate the police perimeter, but the efforts of …

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed 12 illegal refining sites in Abia and Rivers states following a series of targeted airstrikes. The operation was carried out after surveillance by NAF personnel uncovered illegal refineries operating in the area. According to a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, AVM Edward Buba, the …

The Lagos state government has closed hotels and business outlets in the Ikorodu area of ​​the state over noise pollution and other environmental violations. The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who confirmed this in a statement on his X account on Friday, said the move followed recent law enforcement operations in the area. He lamented that …

Police officers in Lagos have arrested five people, including a husband and wife, for their alleged involvement in the sale of a two-month-old baby in the state. State police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrests in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. Hundeyin said detectives from the Oko-oba Police Division arrested the suspect following a report from the baby boy’s …