August 4, 2025

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Police Fire Teargas at Protesters in Benue Over Yelewata Killings

Makurdi, Benue State | June 15, 2025 Tension flared in Benue State on Saturday as police operatives fired teargas to disperse protesters who had taken to the streets to condemn the recent killings in Yelewata, a community in Guma Local Government Area. The demonstrators, mostly youths and women from the affected area, had blocked portions

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Democracy Day General Protest

Heavy Security Presence as Protesters Converge in Lagos

Lagos — June 12, 2025 Security operatives were deployed across key locations in Lagos on Wednesday as protesters marked Democracy Day with public demonstrations demanding improved governance, economic reforms, and accountability. The protest, which drew a mix of civil society groups, students, and concerned citizens, saw participants gather in areas like Ojota, Ikeja, and the

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General Protest

Tension in Abuja as Police Disperse Protesters with Teargas at National Assembly Over FCT’s Exclusion from NCDC Board

There was palpable tension in Abuja on Wednesday as security operatives fired teargas to disperse a group of protesters who had converged at the gates of the National Assembly to demand inclusion of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the recently constituted North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The protest, which began peacefully, quickly spiralled into

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Protest Erupts in Abuja Over Cybercrime Act, Economic Hardship, and Other Issues

A nationwide protest led by the Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement and various civil society organizations has officially commenced in Abuja. The demonstration, which began on Monday, April 7, 2025, is aimed at highlighting multiple national concerns, including the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act, the escalating economic hardship in the country, and what the organizers have

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