…sponsored some Nigerian youths who waved Russian flags during the 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests. Lavrov, who spoke in Moscow on the sidelines of the Third Russia-Africa Summit, in response to a question by the News Agency of Nigeria, said Russia had no hand in the action and distanced Moscow from any attempt to under…

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…

…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.…

…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…

…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…

…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…

…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…

…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…

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 …

…sworn in as his successor following his death. Her delayed inauguration sparked protests, with residents questioning whether her gender or Christian faith had influenced the decision to withhold her swearing-in. After about two weeks of protests and public outcry, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri eventually swore…

…a group called Soweto Uprising 2026, stormed a foreign-owned spaza shop in Soweto during protests against illegal foreign nationals on Thursday night, October 8. The protesters stated they want such shops to be owned and operated by South Africans. They were filmed removing goods from the shop and claimed they were not…

…25, and Mahshad Keshani, 22, were among the thousands arrested during the anti-regime protests earlier this year.While they were in prison, Keshani pushed for an informal wedding, which held over the phone. Shortly after their wedding, Sepahi was k!lled by the Islamist government. Sepahi, who avoided his ex£cution over…

…an 87-year-old Madrid pensioner from her life-long home, which sparked nationwide protests. Abascal died on Wednesday. Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government had presented two decrees last week that included more restrictions on evictions and the automatic renewal of tenant contracts. But the conservative…

…without dispersing. Since last week, at least 6,547 people have been arrested over the protests, the interior ministry added. The ministry said earlier some 256,000 people had protested nationwide on Tuesday. Vanguard News The post Almost 500 arrested, over 40 police wounded in French school protests appeared first on…

…around 10pm along the Minna-Bida Road in Chanchaga Local Government Area, triggered protests by youths in the community. According to findings, the youths mobilised in the early hours of Sunday, October 4, 2026, blocked the Minna-Bida Road and disrupted traffic in protest of the killing. The youths were also said to ha…

…launched an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against officers during protests in New Delhi a day earlier. Protests began on Friday demanding the Election Commission of India chief Gyanesh Kumar step down, alleging wrongdoing during a large-scale voter-roll revision that has removed millions of names fro…

…assaults, hit-and-run and drunk-driving accidents by US personnel have long sparked protests on Okinawa, which bears a disproportionate burden of hosting about 70 per cent of US military facilities in Japan. US Ambassador George Glass posted on social media that he had spoken with Japan’s foreign ministry and Okinawa’s…

…of national identity he believes Nigerians should aspire to.Odumeje Calls for Street Protests and AccountabilityBeyond the religious debate, Odumeje extended his message into the political sphere, calling on citizens to take a more active role in demanding good governance. "Everybody come out, let us fill the street an…

…told BFMTV. “Parents must clearly step up and tell their children not to go” to the protests, he added. “What matters now is ensuring our children are no longer out on the streets, because they are in danger.” Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin said he has asked prosecutors to hold parents liable for damage caused by the…

…of no crime and steering away from Ross when he fired. Good’s killing triggered protests in Minneapolis and intensified scrutiny of the administration’s deportation campaign. Two weeks later, federal immigration agents fatally shot another US citizen, intensive-care nurse Alex Pretti, during a confrontation in the city…

…Aliko Dangote, has blamed local marketers and international oil companies for fuelling protests over land earmarked for his proposed $16bn oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya. Dangote and the President of Kenya, William Ruto, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the refinery in Lamu on Wednesday. This comes even as a cour…

…night, those heading to Asaba and Maiduguri spent the night at the airport, triggering protests within the terminal.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Airlines struggle with rising Jet A1 costsSources in the aviation fuel market said Jet A1 was available but noted that some…