Ebonyi community petitions Nwifuru, others over alleged demolition of ancestral homes
Tension is growing in Isiophumini Ishieke, Mbeke Autonomous Community in Ebonyi Local Government Area, as residents protest the alleged demolition of homes and market stalls. The community has petitioned Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru and other authorities over actions reportedly linked to Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi. The dispute centres on the proposed remodelling of the Nwori Isiophumini […]
Protest erupts in Ondo community as man d!es under suspicious circumstances inside his employer’s home
Tension has gripped Ile-Oluji in Ondo State after the sudden and suspicious death of a young man, Isaiah Bademosi, inside the home of his employer. The incident has caused anger in the community, with family members and residents demanding justice and a proper investigation into what really happened. Isaiah’s younger sister, Rachel Bademosi, shared the […]
Enugu community protests alleged forceful acquisition of ancestral land, destruction of cash crops
The people of Nguru Nsukka in Enugu State have raised concerns over what they describe as an attempt by local authorities to forcefully take over their ancestral land. Community members claim officials from the Nsukka Local Government Area are seizing their land without following any legal process or consulting them. They say the takeover is […]
Alleged Land Grabbing: We have enough evidence to investigate monarch- Delta govt
The Delta State government has said it now has enough proof to begin an investigation into claims that the traditional ruler of Owa Kingdom, Obi Emmanuel Efeizomor, was involved in taking people’s land unfairly. This came after protesters shared their complaints and evidence with government officials. Edwin Uzor, who is the Special Adviser to the […]
INEC delineation: Urhobos protest exclusion from meeting with NSA
The Urhobo people in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State, are upset because they were not invited to an important meeting with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The meeting was scheduled to discuss problems with how the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) drew the boundaries in Warri South. In a letter dated […]
Benin Traditional Council Secretary threatens legal suit against community over alleged defamation
Just two days after the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, removed Kelvin Ovbokhan Igbinovia, the spiritual leader of Okhoromi community, the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor, warned the community he might take legal steps because they accused him of being involved in a bad plan. On May 15, 2025, it […]
Residents Set Fire to Edo Police Station After Young Man’s Kidnapping and Killing, Despite Ransom Payment
In a dramatic turn of events, residents of Agenebode, the headquarters of Etsako East Local Government Area in Edo State, Nigeria, took to the streets in anger, leading to the burning of a police station. This incident was triggered by the heartbreaking kidnapping and killing of a young man, which has raised serious concerns about […]
Port Harcourt Refinery Shut Down by Local Youths Over Unemployment Concerns
Youths from the Alesa and Alode communities in Eleme have taken a stand against the Port Harcourt Refinery, shutting down its operations to demand job opportunities. Despite the refinery undergoing rehabilitation, these community members are frustrated with the lack of employment provided to local residents. For two days, hundreds of youths blocked the main entrance […]