Land Grabbing
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The Coalition for Truth and Justice in Nigeria (CTJN) has said the fresh allegations against Barrister Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was aimed at stalling the ongoing projects in the FCT. The group lauded Wike for his achievements in transforming the nation's capital. The CTJN said that false accusations against the…
12 Nov
Representatives of the University of the Nations, Abara, in Etché Local Council of Rivers State, yesterday, urged the state and the Federal Governments to intervene in relentless attacks from land grabbers allegedly operating with impunity under the apparent protection of certain Rivers State police command operatives.
12 Nov
In a strongly-worded appeal, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing demolitions in Abuja, which he claims are disproportionately affecting poor and vulnerable residents. Frank’s statement, issued from Abuja on Tuesday, accused Minister of the Federal Capital Territory…
9 Jun
The Ikeja Saddle Club has appealed to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to please come to its aid and called to order those encroaching into the club land and physical assets.
22 Apr
Considering the wide havoc that land grabbers and speculators have visited on hapless citizens across the country, it is high time all governments, both federal and state, came together to tame what has become a monster.
4 Mar
The Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN) has advocated synergy among Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) departments as means to end land grabbing activities in Abuja.
24 Dec 2023
Obollo community in Udenu Local Council of Enugu State has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Agbetokun, to act fast and nip in the bud alleged attempt by a former governor of the state to acquire communal land with support from security officials.
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The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, a passed a vote of confidence on the administration of Mr. Christopher Maikalangu as Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The Chairman of the House Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, Frederick Agbedi, said thhs while addressing journalists after a meeting with officials of AMAC in…
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President Bola Tinubu, has urged the military across Africa to unite in addressing insecurity and other threats to the continent’s unity and stability. Tinubu gave the charge when he declared open the second edition of the Africa Military Games (AMGA) in Abuja on Wednesday evening. He described the event as a historic platform to foster…
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The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is currently holding a meeting in Abuja to discuss the ongoing Constitution amendment and stamp duty. The meeting, led by NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, aims to address pressing national issues. READ ALSO:FG has turned economy around, says Uzoka-Anite According to the 11th physical meeting agenda, the…
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Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of State for Finance, says the Nigerian economy has turned the corner and Nigerians will soon begin to reap the benefits of the reforms by the President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The minister said this while speaking with State House Correspondents after a bilateral meeting with Tinubu on Wednesday in Rio de…
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The Police Command in Ogun has confirmed the death of one Sunday Abidoye, whose lifeless body was discovered in one of the rooms at Creestar Hotel in Sagamu on Wednesday. Omolola Odutola, the Command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Wednesday. She said the hotel’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), who preferred to…
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Kenya deployed a heavy police presence Thursday ahead of President William Ruto's state of the nation speech, which comes as he faces criticism over abductions, corruption and unpopular economic policies. There were some calls online to protest Ruto's speech in parliament. But the energy behind the mass demonstrations between June and August, sparked by proposed…
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The Kaduna State House of Assembly, says it is set to review laws on caregivers to address the issues of abuse and human rights violations in the state. The Member, representing Kauru/Chawai Constituency at the assembly, Haruna Barnabas, made this known to newsmen on Wednesday in Kaduna at a Care Workers Summit 1.0. The summit…
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The Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Nigeria Police Service Commission have been ordered to pay Police Constabularies about four years of salary arrears owed them since 2021. The National Industrial Court of Nigeria which issued the order directed that each of the Constabularies be paid N54, 566 per month from January 2021 to…