…nephews and loved ones,” he said. Sukubo Sara-Igbe also threatened to mobilise a mass protest next week, with the remains of the victims, to the residence and business premises of the Ibeto Group, including its subsidiaries, to demand immediate government action against the company’s owner over the deaths. “I have decl…

Police arrested 1,314 people in weekend protests across France, the interior ministry said Sunday, adding that 53 officers were hurt in clashes. The arrests occurred as violence broke out on the margins of mass demonstrations in major cities on Saturday over the high cost of living. It was the second consecutive weeken…

…normal.” Heritage Energy, through its Community Relations Manager Jeremiah Oharisi, told protesting women: “Heritage is more than willing to do the right thing.” But trust is gone. The pipeline is 50, its life was 25 The hard fact remains. Most trunklines in the Niger Delta, including Trans-Forcados, were laid in the 1…

…how he was rejected by the University of Ibadan, while another graduate staged a one-man protest over unemployment. LASU BGS shares admission experience Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the Lagos State University's (LASU) best graduating student opened up about her admission experience.In an insightful inte…

…came with France on edge following last weekend’s riots on the sidelines of mass protests over the cost of living, some of the worst street violence in recent years. More protests are expected this weekend, but police will be out in force after a week of overnight curfews put in place in cities throughout the country.…

…students were allegedly selected for the exercise, prompting objections and a peaceful protest by students. The ministry expressed concern that the alleged action violated the dignity, privacy and fundamental rights of the affected students, insisting that educational assistance must be provided transparently and witho…

A video of Bishop David Oyedepo addressing Covenant University students surfaced online, showing the cleric delivering a stern warningOyedepo cautioned students about pride, character, and their conduct, reminding them of the university's record of rusticationAlumni and fans flooded the comments with memories of their …

…to take the bodies to the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday in protest, before proceeding to the headquarters of the Rivers State Police Command.Youth group calls for calm, investigationMeanwhile, the Kula Youth Organization has urged residents to remain calm and refrain from taking the law int…

…flashpoint for anti-migrant sentiment, police said. Durban has been a focus of months of protests against foreign nationals, with looting and violence erupting after an anti-migrant march in the city two weeks ago. Thursday’s attack in the city centre was on the sidelines of a march, police said, without being able to…

…as a dangerous profession, pointing to the risks reporters face while covering protests, riots, political campaigns and wars. For Igiebor, the failure to bring Giwa’s killers to justice reflected a wider problem of accountability in Nigeria. He drew a parallel with the assassination of former Attorney-General of the Fe…

…the 25 per cent and 35 per cent salary adjustments. Addressing the teachers during a protest on campus, the Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), University of Lagos branch, Comrade Razak Yusuf, said the action followed prolonged delays in resolving issues concerning the teachers’ e…

…Sources “Defend the right of the policeman as you would defend the right of the protester. “Defend the rights of herdsmen as you would defend the right of the farmer. That is how you rise above emotions and personal interest,” he added. Babawale called for human rights education in primary schools and community spaces,…

…to be asthmatic, died at the institution under controversial circumstances, sparking protest among fellow students who alleged negligence in handling his emergency.His death had generated outrage and calls for investigation into healthcare response system at the school.An eyewitness also alleged that Taiwo’s death was…

…Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE.DAILY POST reports that the union began industrial protests on Monday, October 19, 2026, across BEDC’s franchise states of Edo, Delta, Ekiti and Ondo to demand improved welfare and better conditions of service.Lawani, represented by the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Akinley…

…in an effort to bring down prices, has acknowledged shortcomings in the handling of the protests. France is wrestling with a multitude of crises including high public debt, anger over soaring prices and the rise of the far right. The unrest on Saturday broke out after around half a million people turned out across Fran…

…robots in Philadelphia in March. She emphasized the importance of being able to "protest these abuses in the same public space the robots are occupying." Police arrested Marvin on the 1200 block of Filbert Street after receiving a report of criminal mischief involving a robot. Marvin told Philly Voice that she plans to…

…the government to address workers’ hardship proactively rather than wait for strikes or protests to force action. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, however, called for a balance between workers’ legitimate demands for improved remuneration and the government’s fiscal capacity, warning aga…

…31 after she - alongside hundreds of thousands of Iranians - took to the streets to protest against its authoritarian government. Following her sentencing last month, a leaked voice recording from inside prison emerged, in which Amini desperately pleaded for help. 'Greetings to the people of Iran. I am Najmeh Amini, 23…

…45 would be attended to while the others would be turned away. The situation triggered protests, with some of the women leaving the hospital in frustration while others remained, pleading to be registered. One of the pregnant women said, “This is my third time coming here, and they will tell me that the number has reac…

…family. Kaigama was also accused of mobilising members of affected communities to protest against Senator Ali Ndume and the Borno State Government, an act the prosecution described as incitement to public disorder.The final count alleges that he knowingly retained ₦1.8 million paid into his account by the hostage's fam…

…of this Honourable Court, mobilised members of the affected communities to stage protests against Senator Ali Ndume and the Borno State Government, thereby inciting public disorder, contrary to and punishable under Section 51 of the Criminal Code Act, Cap. C38, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.” COUNT SEVEN “Tha…

…she said. Xulu also defended South Africa’s constitutional protection of peaceful protests, explaining that demonstrations played a significant role in the country’s struggle against apartheid. She said protests should not automatically be regarded as violent simply because they involved large gatherings or attracted p…

…them from entering the premises. The action comes weeks after military retirees protested at the Ministry of Defence in September, demanding an increase in their pensions following salary adjustments for serving military personnel. The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, had promised that the retirees would receive…

…by a patient’s relative at the hospital on Sunday night. The strike was announced in a protest letter dated October 12 and addressed to the hospital’s Medical Director by the Joint Action Committee of five unions. The unions are the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses…

A retired comrade staged a protest at the Supreme Court after several Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs)were allegedly locked out of the venue to reserve seats for politicians. The senior lawyers had gathered at the apex court to celebrate the commencement of the 2026/2027 legal year and attend the conferment ceremony…