News Category - Community
FCT Workers End Strike, Following Breakthrough in NLC/TUC-Led Negotiations
The directive was contained in a circular jointly issued by the TUC and NLC earlier today, following what has been described as a marathon conciliatory meeting between the unions and the Minister of the FCT, NYESOM WIKE.
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Abia North-2027: LP Chieftain Knocks Sen OUK Over Claim of Energy Partnership Deal with Chinese Coy
The Abiriba-born industrialist-turned politician, Chief DAVID OGBA ONUOHA, took to his social media page to criticize Senator ORJI UZOR KALU in what he titled: “From Rants to Photo Ops: A Man and His Lifetime of Gamji”.
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Activists Condemn Police Crackdown on Lagos Anti-Demolition Protest
The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, ABIMBOLA ADEBISI, said the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, is investigating the roles played by the protest leaders.
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Coalition Demands Halt to Demolition of Lagos Communities, Justice for Victims
The group strongly condemned what it calls systemic, illegal, cruel and deceitful demolitions, forced evictions, displacement and land grab in underprivileged communities, including
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OLUMUYIWA ADJOTO Jailed for Life for Sexual Assault of Minor in Mowe, Badagry
The convict testified in his defence, saying that he was at a bank in Agbara at the time of the incident, and that he was falsely accused by his second wife due to marital issues.
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Activist Faults Gov Sanwo-Olu's Claim on Makoko Demolition, Accuses LAGS of Insincerity and Inconsistency
The CEE-HOPE Executive Director maintained that civil society groups involved in the Makoko struggle were not opposed to the urban redevelopment scheme of the Lagos State but want the government to follow the due process.
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RULAAC Demands Credible Investigation of Ifeanyi Okeke's Detention Over Controversial Death of Nnamdi Chidi in Enugu Community
The Executive Director of RULAAC, OKECHUKWU NWANGUMA said there was the need for a thorough investigation to determine the actual cause of NNAMDI CHIDI’s death and the authenticity of an autopsy report suggesting that he was murdered.
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Police Nab 2 Brothers, One Other for Death of Abuja Female Lawyer in 'One-Chance' Robbery
Police Public Relations Officer for the FCT Police Command, JOSEPHINE ADEH said the detectives tracked the victim’s mobile phone and conducted follow up operations at Dei-Dei, Dakwa, and Dan-Tata communities within Kubwa Area of the FCT, leading to the arrest of the suspects.
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Gospel Singer, Donnie Mcclurkin, Denies Allegations of Sexual Assault, Rape, Coercion
In a statement through his lawyer, Attorney GREG LISI, MCCLURKIN said he understood the weight of such false claims, adding that sexual violence, in any form, is a real and painful reality for many and not to be used frivolously.
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President Tinubu Appoints Odusote First Female DG of Nigerian Law School
President BOLA AHMED TINUBU approved the appointment of fifty-seven-year-old Doctor OSUSOTE for a four-year term, with effect from January 10, 2026.
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Police Arrest 8 Suspects Advocating for "Democratic of the Yoruba" in Ogun State
The Ogun State PPRO said exhibits recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Dyna vehicle used to convey the suspects, two broadcast speakers, a carton containing flags, shirts bearing inscriptions of their agitation, and banners displaying their messages and manifesto.
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Police Arrest 5 Teenagers Over N1.7m Fake Kidnapping Scheme in Lagos
Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent ABIMBOLA ADEBISI said an investigation by detectives of the Ago Palace Division revealed that the supposed victim, identified as VICTOR ALIGWO, connived with four of his friends to create the video, using the room of one UMEH VICTOR.
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Culture, Elegance and Style Elevated as NBA Eti-Osa Branch Marks Yearly Dinner 2025
In a presentation titled: "The Bar in Tradition’s Embrace", DAPO AKINOSUN, SAN, noted that amidst the “whirlwind of modernity”, the theme offered an opportunity to look backward in order to look forward.
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NBA Eti-Osa Branch Celebrates Night of Elegance, Networking and Entertainment at 2025 Special Dinner
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
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Prominent Jurists Confirmed for NBA Eti-Osa Branch 2025 Law and Culture Dinner in Lagos
The NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, said the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
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Hon Justice RHODES-VIVOUR (JSC) Confirmed for NBA Eti-Osa Branch 2025 Year-End Special Dinner
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
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CRS Governor Hosts 4 Predecessors at Symbolic Lighting of Iconic '2025 Carnival Calabar & Festival Christmas Tree'
These include Dr Clement Ebri (January 1992 - November 17, 1993), Mr Donald Duke (May 1999 - May 2007), Mr Liyel Imoke (May 2007 - May 2015), Prof Ben Ayade (May 2015 - May 2023, who joined Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu at the event.
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Countdown to 2025 Law and Culture Dinner: NBA Eti-Osa Celebrates Culture and Professionalism
The Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA said the dinner event, with the theme: “A Night of Nigerian Elegance”, will be declared open by Honourable Justice OLABODE RHODES-VIVOUR, who is a retired Justice of the Supreme Court.
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NBA Eti-Osa Branch Celebrates 2025 Year-End with Special Dinner Tagged: Night of Elegance, Networking and Entertainment
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
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Ogun State Police Mount Surveillance in Ajebo Community
In a statement confirming the development, CSP Omolola Odutola said the operatives discovered that the Fulani settlers in Ajebo are not hostile migrants but long-standing residents, living peacefully within the community.
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Hospital Cleaner Impersonates Medical Doctor to Deceive and Exploit Female Victim
Twenty-eight-year-old VICTOR CLETUS was arrested following a complaint lodged by an unnamed victim, who claimed that the man contacted her on Snapchat and presented himself as a surgeon at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital.
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Terror Attack on Catholic School: Niger State Govt Blames School Mgt
The Secretary to the State Government, ABUBAKAR USMAN, said the state government had earlier received credible intelligence indicating elevated security threats across Niger Nort Senatorial District.
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President Tinubu Suspends Trips to South Africa and Angola, as Security Crisis Worsens
President TINUBU initially planned to jet out of Abuja today to Johannesburg, South Africa; venue of the G-Twenty Summit, before proceeding from there to Luanda, Angola for the AU-EU summit, which begins on Monday next week.
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LASG Postpones Reconstruction of Lekki-Ajah Expressway
The massive road reconstruction work was intended to last for eight months, beginning from last Saturday, November 15, 2025.
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Ifo Residents Jubilate, As Police Arrest 4 Armed Robbers Terrorizing Ogun Communities
The Commissioner of Police instructed the Area Commanders of Sango-Ota and Ifo to reinforce security measures at identified flashpoints throughout the yuletide season to deter criminal activities and ensure safety of lives and property.
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Lagos Officials Rescue Unstable Woman in Distress at Panti Police Station
An unsigned statement on the Facebook page of the Lagos State Government further indicates that the unidentified woman took an Uber ride from Lekki to the Panti Police Station, with her luggage of three bags of different sizes.
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Fleeing Thieves Abandon 75 Mobile Gadgets, 5 Laptops in Ikeja
The Commander of the Rapid Response Squad, CSP Shola Jejeloye, stated that preliminary investigations revealed the items were stolen property hurriedly abandoned by the suspects.
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FCT Minister Knocks Peter Obi Over Comments on Dilapidated Condition of Abuja School
“Mr Peter Obi, we just came into office two years ago. We haven’t even spent four years. But you — you were governor for eight years. If I were you, I’d keep quiet. Enough is enough,” NYESOM WIKE said during the inauguration of newly constructed roads in Abuja.
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POLICE DETAINS NOTORIOUS LAGOS ISLAND UNION LEADER FOR MUTLTIPLE ASSAULT, MURDER
OLADITI, also known as SHAMELON, is being detained at State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti-Yaba, for discreet investigation.
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POLICE INVESTIGATE VIDEO OF LAGOS SCHOOL BOYS IN DRINKING, SMOKING, DANCING FRENZY
The police spokesperson said the school proprietor, whose name was not mentioned in the statement, admitted that the individuals seen in the video had already graduated from the school and left the institution.
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