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Nigerian Senate Reverses Electronic Results Ban After Nationwide Protests Nigerian Senate chamber during debate on abortion amendment bill.

Chukwu Obinna February 10, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Senate reverses its controversial decision to block electronic transmission of election results after...

Ogoni Group Issues 14-Day Ultimatum Over Alleged $300m Fund Diversion Ogoni protesters demanding accountability for compensation funds

Oluwafunbi Bello February 1, 2026

RIVERS, Nigeria – The Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI) issues a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over...

Civil Groups Threaten Nationwide Protests Over Electricity Meter Charges Protesters outside electricity distribution company office

Oluwafunbi Bello January 28, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Civil society organisations threaten mass protests against electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) over allegations of...

Police Defend Ekpoma Arrests, Say Suspects Looted During Protests Nigeria Police hand ₦2.2bn cheques to families of fallen officers

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius January 19, 2026

EKPOMA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, says the 52 suspects arrested during protests in...

NLC announces nationwide protest over worsening insecurity Firefighters and workers at Afriland Towers fire scene Lagos

Chukwu Obinna December 14, 2025

GOMBE, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announces a nationwide protest scheduled for December 17, as...

Police Warn Kanu Supporters Against Protests Near Aso Rock Police officers intercept petrol smugglers along Nigeria-Niger border highway

Mirian Gom October 19, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned groups planning protests for the release of Mazi...

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