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Demolitions: Coalition, activists condemn Lagos police, lawmakers over crackdown on protesters, journalists

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Civil rights activists and advocacy groups have condemned the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Police Command over the violent dispersal of peaceful protesters and journa... Read More


Police open fire on peaceful Lagos protesters, journalists

Nigeria, Jan. 28 -- Peaceful protesters demanding entry into the Lagos State House of Assembly in Alausa were met with gunfire and aggressive police action on Wednesday, leaving several residents inju... Read More


Residents march against demolitions in Lagos waterfront communities

Nigeria, Jan. 28 -- Residents of Lagos waterfront communities on Wednesday marched to the Lagos State House of Assembly in Alausa, protesting ongoing demolitions and forced evictions. The demonstratio... Read More


Why Sowore can't rely on my past remark calling Tinubu 'drug lord' - Reno Omokri

Nigeria, Jan. 28 -- Former presidential aide and ambassador-designate, Reno Omokri, has said activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore cannot rely on his past statements calling President... Read More


Lagos residents to protest demolitions after police reject notification letter

Nigeria, Jan. 28 -- Residents of Lagos waterfront communities are set to stage a protest on Wednesday against ongoing demolitions and forced evictions after the Lagos State Police Command rejected the... Read More


26 street-connected people jailed, 115 beggars arrested in Lagos

Nigeria, Jan. 27 -- A magistrate's court in Lagos State has sentenced 26 suspected members of the Omotaku, a group of street-connected children and young adults often associated with crimes in differe... Read More


CISLAC urges National Assembly to focus on key reforms as 2026 session begins

Nigeria, Jan. 27 -- The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged the 10th National Assembly to prioritise key legislative reforms and avoid early electioneering as lawmakers resume... Read More


CDHR executive committee rejects AGC held in Ota, announces legitimate conference

Nigeria, Jan. 26 -- The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has rejected and dissociated itself from what it described as an unconstitutional and... Read More


Lagos Fire Service contains warehouse fire at industrial area

Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service on Saturday night contained a fire outbreak at a large warehouse along Coker Market Road, Amuwo-Odofin Industrial Layout, Mile 2, Lagos. Th... Read More


Amid deaths, displacement Lagos State govt defends Makoko, other waterfront demolitions

Nigeria, Jan. 24 -- The Lagos State Government has defended its demolition of structures in Makoko and other waterfront communities, insisting the actions are necessary to safeguard lives, property, a... Read More