Hundreds of students of the Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences in Jalingo took to the streets on Monday, September 21, after an alleged attack on an off-campus female hostel left a student injured and reportedly raped. The students blocked the college gate and nearby roads, demanding immediate action from the Taraba State Government, security…
Supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, reportedly faced an attempted disruption during a NDC Warri march 2026 event on Thursday as supporters mobilised behind the Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. Videos circulating online appear to show groups of supporters in blue shirts confronting people described by participants as…
Madagascar’s former Senate president, Richard Ravalomanana, has been sentenced to 10 years of hard labour over his alleged role in the deadly crackdown on the country’s Gen Z protests in 2025. A court in Antananarivo found the retired general guilty of complicity in murder. Prosecutors accused him of using his influence within the security forces…
The latest Abuja pensioners protest has put Nigeria’s pension system back in the spotlight, with elderly retirees demanding unpaid entitlements and a better deal under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The demonstration reflects a wider problem facing Contributory Pension Scheme retirees. For many of them, the issue is no longer simply about how much they receive,…
President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to increase the salaries of serving military personnel was meant to strengthen troop welfare and recognise the demands placed on the armed forces. But just as the government celebrates the pay increase, retired military personnel are on the streets demanding to know why they were left behind. Military retirees gathered…
Syria has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, alongside his brother Maher, while his cousin and former Daraa security chief Atef Najib also received a death sentence. The ruling is a landmark moment for a country still dealing with the consequences of the 2011 uprising and the war that followed. But the…
Thousands of migrant workers have gathered outside foreign embassies and consulates across South Africa as fears over escalating anti-immigrant violence continue to grow. The crowds, made up of nationals from several African countries, are seeking emergency evacuation assistance amid renewed xenophobic tensions that have spread across parts of the country. The latest wave of anxiety…
At least 16 people have been killed following fresh attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, triggering widespread protests and renewed calls for stronger security measures. According to local reports, the attackers first struck Akpachi village late on Saturday before launching another assault on Otukpo-Nobi in the…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced plans for nationwide protests targeting major South African-linked businesses in Nigeria following renewed xenophobic attacks that have claimed the lives of two Nigerians in South Africa. NANS President Olushola Oladoja said the planned demonstrations would focus on companies including MTN, MultiChoice and Stanbic IBTC Bank, urging…
Kenya witnessed heightened security across Nairobi as authorities deployed large numbers of police officers to prevent demonstrations marking the anniversary of the country’s landmark pro-democracy protests, while fresh allegations of torture involving detained protesters have intensified concerns over human rights. Roads leading to key government buildings and the central business district were heavily secured as…
