Senator Natasha Condems Arrest of AAU Students, Tasks Gov Okpebholo to Address Insecurity in Edo
Senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has condemned the arrest of 52 Ambrose Alli University students for protesting in Ekpoma. In a statement posted on her verified social media handles, Natasha while calling for the immediate release of the protesting students, also called on the Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo to instead put same […]
Atiku Slams Tinubu, Says Sowore’s Arrest Assault on Democracy
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the Bola Ahmed Tinubu led government over the arrest of human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore by the police, alongside dozens of peaceful protesters nationwide linked to ongoing protests demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu, Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters and founder of the #RevolutionNow […]
Youths Barricade Highway, Protest Kidnapping, Poor Infrastructure In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting Hundreds of youths have barricaded the ever busy Auchi-Igarra-Ibillo road, protesting the poor condition of the road which has resulted in a high rate of kidnapping and other violent crimes. They complained that kidnapping had become a daily occurrence because of the bad state of the roads and lack […]
PHOTOS: Ijaw Youths Block Major Road in Protest Against Wike
A group of Ijaw youths on Tuesday staged a protest along the East-West Road, expressing their dissatisfaction with the recent remarks made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The protesters, comprising members of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) and other solidarity groups, condemned Wike’s statement labeling the Ijaw people […]
Massive Protest as Vigilante Allegedly Kill 400-level Student in Federal University Dutsin-Ma
Chaos erupted at the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) on Friday, February 21, 2025, as students staged a fiery protest over the alleged killing of their colleague, Sa’id Abdulkadir, by local vigilantes in Dutsin-Ma town. The enraged students barricaded the bustling Dutsin-Ma–Katsina highway, setting tires ablaze and halting traffic in a bold cry for justice […]
JUST IN: Labour Calls Off Tuesday Nationwide Telecom Tariff Protest — FG
In a late-night announcement, the Federal Government revealed that organized labour has decided to cancel the planned nationwide protest set for Tuesday. The demonstration was in response to the recent increase in tariffs approved for telecommunications companies. This development came after a crucial meeting involving federal government officials and leaders from organized labour. Minister […]
Agbor Park Drivers Protest Against Extortion as Thugs Takeover Benin City
By Joseph Ehizojie Commercial drivers operating at Agbor Park, in Benin City, Edo State capital, took to the streets on Thursday to protest what they described as continuous harassment and oppression by thugs recruited by the State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. The aggrieved drivers blocked major roads, chanting slogans and carrying placards with […]