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EndBadGovernance Group Condemns Police Crackdown on Makoko Eviction Protest, Demands Release of Soweto

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Photo: Protesters and the Police at the scene By: Nkechi Joseph The Lagos State chapter of the #EndBadGovernance Movement has condemned what it described as a violent crackdown by the Lagos State Police Command on peaceful protesters demonstrating against forced evictions and demolitions in several low-income communities across the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the group accused the police, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Fatai Jimoh, of using excessive force against unarmed citizens who gathered to protest demolitions in communities including Makoko, Oworoshoki, Owode-Onirin…

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Makoko Protest: CHSR Condemns Lagos Assembly Committee Chair Fact’s Distortion, Demands Release of Hassan Soweto, Others

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PHOTO: Makoko Protesters By: Mandy Park The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has condemned what it described as a distortion of facts by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Ogundipe Stephen Olukayode, over the recent protest by demolition victims at the Assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja. In a statement issued on Wednesday, and signed by its President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, made available to Nigeria News Mark, the human rights organisation faulted Ogundipe’s rejoinder on the…

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Lagos Demolitions Protests: CAPPA Blasts Police Crackdown, Demands Unconditional Release of Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto, Others

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Photo: Sanw-Olu, Lagos Governor By: Mandy Park Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned what it described as the violent, unlawful, and deeply reprehensible actions of the Lagos State Government and the Nigerian Police Force against hundreds of peaceful victims of illegal demolitions, assault, and killings who gathered at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday afternoon. In a statement issued after the incident, CAPPA said security operatives led by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Moshood, attacked hundreds of displaced residents who had gathered at…

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Supreme Court Affirms Chief Charles Emezi as Authentic Eze of Awaka Ancient Kingdom

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PHOTO: Chief Charles Emezi By: Mandy Park In a landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, on Tuesday 27th January, Chief Charles Emezi, a leading contender in the long-running Awaka Ezeship tussle in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, has been vindicated and confirmed as the rightful traditional ruler of the Awaka ancient Kingdom. The Apex Court, sitting in Abuja, dismissed the appeal filed by the late Chief Akujobi David Osuagwu and upheld the concurrent judgments of the Imo State High Court and the Court of…

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Abia Govt Accuses Deputy Speaker Kalu of Demolishing Public School Without Consultation

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PHOTO: Gov. Alex Otti By: Rita Adewale The Abia State Government has accused the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, of overseeing the demolition of a public school without consulting relevant state authorities, dismissing his recent claims of extending goodwill and collaboration to Governor Alex Otti. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku, described as “reckless” the demolition of Eluokwu Community School in Igbere, Bende Local Government Area. According to the state government, the school had…

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BREAKING: Police teargas Makoko eviction protesters at Lagos House of Assembly … Comrade Soweto, Others arrested, Comrade Jennifer rushed to hospital

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Photo: A woman allegedly shot by police during protest By: Mandy Park A protest by displaced residents from the Makoko waterfront community and allied activists demanding an end to forced evictions turned chaotic today, Wednesday 28th January as police fired tear gas and clashed with demonstrators outside the Lagos State House of Assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja. Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto, a prominent member of the EndBadGovernance Movement and a key figure in the protest coordination committee was beaten and arrested. Hundreds of protesters, including women, elderly residents and traders,…

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Tinubu Stumbles Briefly During Türkiye Reception, Presidency Says No Cause for Alarm

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Photo: President Tinubu and President Tayyip Erdoğan By Mandy Park President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday briefly stumbled during a ceremonial march-past organised in his honour at the parade ground in Türkiye, an incident the Presidency has described as minor and not a cause for concern. The moment occurred as the President joined the guard of honour alongside his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. A video shared by Turkish digital news platform Nefes Gazetesi shows President Tinubu momentarily losing his balance before being quickly assisted by security personnel, after which…

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EndBadGovernance Movement Condemns Alleged Intimidation of Ex-Employee by YourWay Bookings

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By: Ndidi Okafor The #EndBadGovernance Movement, Lagos State Chapter, has accused YourWay Bookings and Service Limited of allegedly using legal action to intimidate a former employee, Ms. Jennifer Rita Obiora, following her claims of unpaid salaries and theft of intellectual property. In a press statement dated January 25, 2026, signed by Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto and Oloye Adegboyega-Deniji on behalf of the organising committee of the #EndBadGovernance Movement, Lagos State, the group condemned what it described as a “frivolous defamation suit” filed by the company against Ms. Obiora, urging YourWay…

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2027: Obidients Issue Ultimatum to ADC Over Presidential Ticket

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By: Mandy Park Supporters of former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi—popularly known as the Obidient Movement—have issued an ultimatum to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), demanding that Obi be made the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election or risk their exit from the party. The development has stirred tension within the ADC, particularly among northern stakeholders and supporters of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who are said to be uneasy with what they describe as an overbearing and undemocratic posture by Obi’s supporters. According to party insiders,…

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Governor Bassey Otu urges Cross Riverians to join APC

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Photo: Governor Bassey Otu By: Ndidi Okafor Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has called on Cross Riverians to see the ongoing e-registration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as an opportunity to register and become bonafide members of the ruling party in the state and Nigeria as a whole. Otu, a proactive and transformational leader, rated as one of the top performing governors in the country impacting significantly on the lives of the people, made the call on Saturday via a statement he posted on his Facebook…

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