Category: Society

Women Protest In Onitsha Over Severe Hardship

Some women in Anambra State on Tuesday took to the streets of Onitsha to ask for the resignation of the state governor, Willie Obiano. The demonstrators claimed they have been subjected to severe hardship since Obiano assumed office. Thousands of protesters, including widows took over the streets of Onitsha, carrying placards with different messages. They…

Police Kill Protesting Youths In Kogi Over Cows

At least two youths protesting the arrest and detention of some residents of Umomi community have been shot dead. It was said that the incident occurred on Wednesday when armed policemen from the Ugwolawo division shot live bullets into the demonstrating crowd in Umomi community in the Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Two…

Lagos Registers Over 6,000 Private Schools

Scepticism has finally given way to trust and confidence as proprietors move to obey the directive of the Lagos State Government that private schools operators should register their institutions irrespective of their accreditation status. The registration records of the State Ministry of Education Information Management System charged with the responsibility in six education districts revealed…

Edo Council Workers Shut Down Benin City

Some employees of local governments in Edo State on Wednesday brought business activities in the state to a halt following a protest embarked on by them. The demonstrating workers claimed they have not been paid their salaries for months now, saying hunger has almost rendered them powerless. The workers marched in their hundreds from Five…

Crisis Erupts At Lagos NMA

The once peaceful atmosphere enjoyed at the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, seems to have been corrupted as the association is battling with a crisis that might tear it apart without sympathy. At the recently concluded annual state chapter election conducted by the doctors’ body in Nigeria, two factions emerged and…

Ogun Goes Tough On Criminals

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has declared that the state won’t be a fertile ground for hoodlums and criminal-minded elements. He made the remark while receiving the new Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Illiyasu, who was posted to the state to replace AbdulMajid Alli who was recently promoted as Assistant Inspector General (AIG) in charge…