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Imo State Official Urges Peace Following Protests Over Traditional Ruler Selection
Imo State Commissioner Rubby Emele has appealed for peace in Umuojisi Autonomous Community after residents protested the alleged forced installation of a new monarch.
August 13, 2026
Traders halt Obollo-Afor market operations to protest uneven haulage tax
Vendors at Obollo-Afor Market in Enugu State closed their businesses on Wednesday to protest a 25,000 Naira haulage levy they claim is being unfairly targeted at their location alone.
August 12, 2026
Air Peace flights suspended across Nigeria amid union protests
Air Peace flight operations have been halted nationwide following a takeover of terminals by the Nigeria Labour Congress, leaving many passengers stranded.
August 11, 2026
Delta State Residents Rally Against Oando Energy Over Unpaid OPEX Funds
Host communities in Delta State have staged protests against Oando Energy Resources Limited, alleging the company failed to distribute three years of mandatory OPEX development funds.
August 10, 2026
Osun Gubernatorial Election: Women March in Osogbo to Decry Violence and Intimidation
Women in Osogbo held a protest on Monday against political violence and alleged police bias, urging President Tinubu to intervene before the Osun gubernatorial election.
August 10, 2026
Demonstrators close Mokwa-Bida road following recurring bandit attacks
Protesters have blocked the Mokwa-Bida highway to voice their outrage over a string of kidnappings by bandits, leaving many travelers stranded.
August 9, 2026
Violence erupts during anti-migrant protest in South Africa injuring three
Three foreign nationals were injured and 80 people arrested after an anti-migrant protest in South Africa turned violent, prompting renewed calls for government intervention.
August 5, 2026
Cross River State Government and Disputed Local Government Staff Dispute Unpaid Wages
Disputed local government workers in Cross River State held a protest in Calabar claiming 11 months of unpaid wages, while the state government labels their employment documentation as fraudulent.
August 2, 2026
Security measures prepared for upcoming Afghanistan cricket series
Cricket Ireland and the PSNI have established security plans for the Afghanistan cricket series amid potential protests regarding the Taliban's human rights record.
July 31, 2026
Unyenge community demands infrastructure repairs after bridge collapse
Residents of Unyenge, Akwa Ibom State, are protesting against oil companies, demanding the reconstruction of a collapsed bridge and better infrastructure after years of perceived neglect.
July 31, 2026