Civil Society Report Slams Police Brutality, Calls for Urgent Government Action on #EndBadGovernance Protests
A scathing report by the Civil Society Protest Monitoring Situation Room has condemned the excessive use of force by security agents during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria nationwide protests, resulting in 21 deaths, 175 injuries, and 1,154 arrests. The report also criticized the…
Checkpoint Chaos: Passenger Laments Armed Policeman’s Rogue Rampage at Delta End of Abuja-Asaba Route
A harrowing tale of extortion and harassment has emerged from a passenger who traveled from Abuja to Delta State on July 19, 2024. The passenger, who wishes to remain anonymous, recounted how an armed police officer, clad in a “Special…
Protests Rock Nigeria As Citizens Demand End To Bad Governance And Hunger
Reports are emerging of widespread protests across Nigeria, as citizens demand an end to bad governance and the crippling hunger that has left many without access to basic necessities. In Abuja, the nation’s capital, protesters gathered at the Unity Fountain,…
Citizens’ Protests to Go Ahead Despite Threats and Intimidation – Organisers
Nigerians are undeterred in their plans to stage a nationwide citizens’ protest on August 1st, despite government attempts to intimidate and threaten them. The United Action Front of Civil Society (UAFCS) has thrown its weight behind the protesters, urging the…
Environmental Degradation: Court Orders UNN to Stop Hostel Project, Awards Host Community N20m
A High Court sitting in Nsukka, Enugu State, on Tuesday, granted an order barring the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, from going ahead with a hostel project. The interlocutory injunction was granted by Justice Hyacinthia Urunwa Ezeugwu while delivering judgement…
Northern Groups Slam 180 Lawmakers’ ‘Reckless’ Endorsement Of Terrorism
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has strongly condemned the recent call by 180 members of the House of Representatives Minority Caucus for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a group designated…
ALGON Celebrates Supreme Court Victory, Urges Harmonious Relationship Between Tiers of Government
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has expressed profound gratitude to the Supreme Court for its historic judgment granting autonomy to local governments. At its 48th National Executive Council meeting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, ALGON praised the President,…
Gridlock: TCN Suspends Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Over Alleged Non-compliance, Sets Disconnection Deadline
In a shocking move, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has issued a suspension notice to Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over alleged non-compliance with market rules and failure to provide adequate bank guarantees. The notice, signed by Ali Bukar…
Falana Chambers Warns INEC Against Recognizing Expired Julius Abure’s Leadership
In a dramatic turn of events, Falana Chambers, legal representatives of the National Transition Committee of the Labour Party, has written to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning the commission against recognizing Julius Abure as the…
Supreme Court Bars Governors From Holding Local Govt Funds, Affirms Nigerian LG Autonomy
The Supreme Court has delivered judgment in the suit instituted by the Federal Government against the 36 state governors on local government autonomy.In the suit, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), sought full…
