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‘We have decided to suspend pro-Biafra protests’ – IPOB, MASSOB
The Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have resolved to end their protests and demonstrations. The two pro-Biafra groups…
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‘We won’t let pro-Biafra protests, violence spread to the North’ – NGF
The coalition of 19 Northern Governors under the Northern Governors Forum, have expressed worry over the pro-Biafra attacks of Wednesday, December 2, in Onitsha, Anambra state. The NGF says firm…
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Governor Obiano visits mosque attacked by pro-Biafra agitators (PHOTOS)
Anambra state Governor, Willie Obiano on Thursday, visited the mosque that was attacked during pro-Biafra protests on Wednesday in Onitsha. During the visit, Obiano also toured the Bridge Head and Nkpor to…
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An ‘unkempt’ Nnamdi Kanu appears in court, supporters protest (See Photos)
Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, finally appeared in Court on Monday. He has been in the detention of the Department of State Security (DSS) since October 18, after being arrested at the…
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The circus is complete: Who won the Oshiomhole-Igbinedion marching competition? (See Photos)
Barely a week ago, a group of elderly women in Edo state protested half-naked and half-draped in red attires against, Governor Adams Oshiomhole, in respect to his comments about the…
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Why Buhari is to blame for Biafra agitation, protests – Ohaneze Ndigbo
A chieftain of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Ozo Anaekwe, has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s marginalization of Ndigbo is the reason behind the renewed agitation for Biafra by the members of the Indigenous Peoples…
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‘Rivers state people will never be Biafrans’
The people of Rivers state are not Biafrans, have never been and will never be, says the Rivers Elders and Leaders Council. The Council, which is led by a former…
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Biafra protest: Police promises ‘stiff resistance’
The Nigeria Police Force has warned Biafra agitators against proceeding with the planned protest across South Eastern states. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and other Pro-Biafra groups are believed to be…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s Biafra group disowned, ‘condemned’ by ‘Citizens of Enugu’
The violent agitation of the Nnamdi Kanu-led Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been condemned by a pressure group, Concerned Citizens of Enugu State. The Concerned Citizens of Enugu State (CCES),…
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‘We may take forceful steps’ | Ex-militants protest in Port Harcourt (PHOTOS)
Former Niger Delta militants have protested the non-payment of their wages by the Niger Delta Development Commission. The ex-militants, who protested in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, on Wednesday, allege being owed…
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Perhaps, Fayose was right to cancel Independence celebration in Ekiti
When Governor Ayo Fayose cancelled all forms of celebration to commemorate the Independence Day in Ekiti state, not a few persons thought he was being overtly dramatic. Fayose had said: "I…
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Osun state students harass Deputy governor
Students in Osun state-owned tertiary institutions, on Monday, held hostage the deputy governor of the state, Titi Laoye-Tomori, at the State Secretariat, in Osogbo. Before the hostage-taking incident, the students…
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School activities cancelled, as UNILAG students protest Oluchi’s death (PHOTOS)
The death of Oluchi Anekwe, has thrown the University of Lagos, into chaos. Oluchi was electrocuted in front of Sodeinde hall, within the campus, on Tuesday, September 8. She was walking on…
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Unilag students protest death of Oluchi, who was electrocuted last night
Confusion is currently prevalent at the University of Lagos, Akoka, as students have gone on rampage over the electrocution of a female student on Tuesday night. The female student, Oluchi Anekwe, was…
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You know it’s serious when a monarch leads protest against blackout in Ekiti (PHOTOS)
The power situation in Aramoko town, in Ekiti state, must be so bad. Such that the Oba of Aramoko, led a protest against the Power Holding Corporation of Nigeria, today,…
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Gani Adams says his OPC faction won’t protest over pipeline protection contract
The National Coordinator of O’dua Peoples Congress (OPC) Gani Adams has said his faction of the OPC will not participate in the protest against the withdrawal of an NNPC contract…
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Protesting EKO Atlantic workers say they’ve been going without pay
EKO Atlantic workers are protesting in Victoria Island presently and apparently it's because they've been going without pay. It was earlier reported that the workers were protesting along Ahmadu Bello…
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Huge protest by Eko Atlantic workers happening now in Victoria Island (PHOTOS)
Apparently, there's an ongoing protest now by EKO Atlantic workers along Ahmadu Bello way, Victoria Island, Lagos. Reports say the workers are protesting owed salaries. This has caused a traffic…
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5000 naked people will protest Obama’s visit to Kenya
Apparently, members of the Republican Liberty Party aren't looking forward to Obama's visit. Since President Obama ruled for the legalization of gay marriages across the states of America, he has…
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Disabled protest at NDDC office in Port Harcourt (PHOTOS)
Disabled men and women were reported to have blocked the Rumuola-Waterlines line of Aba Rd, in front of NDDC office. Photos below:
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Thugs disrupt impeachment protest against Aregbesola
The protest against the impeachment of Osun state governor, isn't going smoothly. There has been pandemonium in Osogbo when suspected thugs disrupted the protest, which was organized by a group…
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Protesters in Oshogbo demand Aregbesola’s impeachment (Photos)
People of Osun state took to the streets on Tuesday to demand the impeachment of the governor, Rauf Aregbesola. The Civil Societies’ Coalition for Emancipation of Osun State had said…
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Angry pensioners protest in Osun state (PHOTOS)
The Nigerian Union of Pensioners in Osun state protested lately over the non-payment of their pensions for the past seven months. In a speech on Wednesday by the Chairman of…
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See: Protesters hits the streets of Abuja, Lagos
by Ranti Joseph Apparently seems like people are beginning to get frustrated with the lingering oil crisis in the country and has taken to the streets to make their intents…
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MASSOB has deviated from its core purpose – APC says
by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesman in the South-East, Osita Okechukwu has dismissed the protest by the members of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign…
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2015: Abuja residents say no to election postponement
by James Sambo Some Abuja residents have protested the federal government's alleged plan to coerce the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] to postpone the general elections. The protest was organized…
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Opinion: Why we should all be activists this year
by Joel Pereyi File photo You should be an activist because anything that isn’t working around you is a consequence of your silence. Literary gem, J.P Clark, in his celebrated poem;…
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‘It is not a crime’: Madonna defends altered pictures of MLK and Mandela
by Chinwe Okafor Madonna has been on a roll recently. For her new album, Rebel Heart, she has taken to Instagram to profile top historian such as Martin Lurther King…
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@ErasmusIkhide: Great IFE students are heroes for booing the bully President
by Erasmus Ikhide The students of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU demonstrated at the weekend that there is a reason to hope for a better Nigeria. They demonstrated in certain terms…
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How GEJ’s visit to OAU caused protest, chaos and injury (VIDEO)
by Kolapo Olapoju In the wake, of the visit of President Goodluck Jonathan to Obafemi Awolowo University, in Ile-Ife, Osun state, several students have been left injured after protests, chaos and…
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