Residents of Nguru community in Enugu State are fighting to protect their farmland from government bulldozers. The machines appeared without warning and began destroying crops that families depend on for food and income. Community leaders say no officials approached them about taking the land for development projects. Local youth have organized to guard the disputed property and prevent further destruction.
Youth President Ejiofor Ozioko accused unnamed individuals of hiding behind government authority to grab community land. He stressed that proper procedures require official meetings between state representatives and village leaders before any land acquisition. The bulldozers have already ruined valuable pepper, tomato and garden egg...
Lawyers representing former lawmaker Farah Dagogo say President Bola Tinubu acted against the constitution when he suspended Rivers State's elected government. The legal team made this claim Thursday during a court hearing in Abuja. Dagogo filed the lawsuit after Tinubu declared a state of emergency and replaced the state government with an administrator. The case challenges whether the president has power to remove democratically chosen officials.
Dagogo's lawyer Babafemi Adegbite told reporters the president cannot legally suspend elected leaders and install his appointee. The lawsuit targets Tinubu's March decision to declare an emergency over security concerns. Tinubu removed the governor and state legislature from office. He named...
An activist will face state officials in court over disputed land fees charged to property owners. Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo filed a lawsuit against Governor Charles Soludo and three other government officials about a land document program. The activist claims officials broke federal law when they started requiring people to pay 25,000 naira to renew their property papers. Justice Peace Otti scheduled the hearing for October 30 at the Anambra State High Court. Okonkwo represents himself without hiring a lawyer for the case.
The doctor wants the court to stop the land certification program and order refunds to property owners. He believes the money collection amounts to fraud and violates the Land Use Act from 1978. Okonkwo also seeks...
Lagos lawmakers told major ride companies to explain their business practices after drivers complained about unfair treatment. The state assembly held hearings about Uber, Bolt, InDrive, Rida and LagRide following a petition from driver unions. Representatives want these companies to show how they pay drivers and take their cuts from fares.
Driver union leader Azeez Jaiyesimi said companies shut down driver accounts without clear reasons. He called the practices digital colonialism that hurts workers who depend on app-based jobs for income. The union wants lower fees, better health coverage and safety protections for drivers.
Assembly members demanded that ride companies submit their rules and policies for review. Lawmakers want to...
Ogun State Water Corporation plans to start a new program for women working in water services. The program called Women in Water will begin Friday at the agency offices in Oke-Mso, Abeokuta at 11 morning.
Damilola Otubanjo serves as the governor's special adviser for water resources and development goals. He announced the program through a statement released Thursday. The initiative supports two major world development targets.
The first goal focuses on making sure men and women have equal opportunities. The second goal works toward giving everyone access to clean water and proper sanitation systems. Officials want to create fair policies and build better water infrastructure.
The program aims to help achieve lasting and fair water...
Leaders from Oso-Edda community spoke out against armed groups who kidnapped one of their residents on June 14. The victim was Uduma Idam Chima, and officials blame fighters from nearby Amasiri community for taking him. This attack happened just weeks after the state governor held peace talks between both sides.
Community president Ama Aba Emeh said the kidnapping was especially hurtful because it came after Governor Francis Nwifuru tried to make peace on April 30. Earlier this year, attackers killed six Oso-Edda people during an April 6 raid that also destroyed valuable property. A pregnant woman and her child were among those who died.
The fighting centers around land that both communities claim. Oso-Edda leaders say their ancestors...
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike complained Thursday that wealthy residents refuse to pay their taxes and ground rent. The minister said these rich people follow tax laws when they live abroad but ignore similar rules at home in Nigeria. Wike made these comments during the opening of a new road project in Mabushi. He pointed out that the same people who pay property taxes before leaving London or America find excuses to avoid payments in Nigeria. The minister called this behavior his biggest challenge as FCT leader.
Wike asked President Bola Tinubu to help educate capital city residents about paying ground rent. He thanked supporters from Rivers State for backing his work as minister. The official promised not to...
Nintendo Switch 2 sold 3.5 million units during its first four days worldwide. The company cannot produce enough consoles to meet customer demand. However, third-party game publishers struggle with poor sales numbers on the new system.
Nintendo games dominate software purchases for Switch 2 buyers. First-party titles captured 62 percent of physical game sales in America without counting Mario Kart World. British customers bought Nintendo-made games at even higher rates of 86 percent when Mario Kart World joins the tally.
Physical game purchases account for over 80 percent of all Switch 2 software sales according to publisher data. One third-party company reported sales fell below their worst predictions. Cyberpunk 2077 stands as the...
Techland wants to bring Dying Light: The Beast to Nintendo Switch 2 but has made no firm promises. Franchise Director Tymon Smektała said he would love to make it happen during a Summer Game Fest 2025 interview. The company cannot announce anything official at this time.
The developer has upgraded their C-Engine technology for better graphics in the new game. Weather effects and lighting systems work much better than Dying Light 2: Stay Human. The engine creates more realistic shadows and sun movement across the sky.
Dying Light: The Beast will launch on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One systems in 2025. Nintendo Switch 2 should easily handle the game since older consoles can run it. The challenge comes from business decisions rather than...
