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Ekpoma Protests And The Cost Of Violence

Global UpfrontJan 27, 2026January 27, 20260

Daily Trust Editorial, January 27, 2026 On January 10, 2026, students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), joined by residents of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government

Canada-based Nigerian Caregiver Arrested For Assaulting Vulnerable Adults At Toronto Group Home

Global UpfrontJan 14, 2026January 14, 20260

A 38-year-old Nigerian, Oghenemaro Ejerua, has been arrested by the Toronto Police Service in Canada for allegedly assaulting vulnerable adults while working as a caregiver

Nigeria Leads As Nearly 2K Christians Killed, 3K Abducted Or Assaulted In Past 2 Years: Watchdog

Global UpfrontJan 13, 2026January 13, 20260

By Jon Brown, jon.brown@christianpost.com A U.S.-based nonprofit watchdog organization dedicated to tracking global Christian persecution released its latest findings last week, documenting nearly 3,000 verified

Northern Coalition Blasts Tinubu For ‘Reckless Assault On Democracy’ Over Tax Reforms, Rejects January 1 Enforcement

Global UpfrontJan 1, 2026January 1, 20261

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of attempting to impose the newly enacted tax reform laws on Nigerians from

4 Arrested After A Fight And What Is Thought To Be A Firearm Was Discharged On Christmas Day, Police Say

Global UpfrontDec 27, 2025December 27, 20250

One man, in his late teens, was taken to hospital with serious head injuries after he was assaulted in Bradwell Lea, United Kingdom (UK) at

On The Rev. Fr. Who Allegedly Assaulted A Teacher And Widow

Global UpfrontFeb 17, 2025February 17, 20250

By Valentine Obienyem This morning, I made a post about the contradictions in Onye Eze’s actions and utterances. Let me quote it verbatim: “When I

UNIZIK Speaks As Female Student Slaps, Tears Clothes, Bites Lecturer For Interrupting Recording Of Her TikTok Video In Hallway

Global UpfrontFeb 11, 2025February 11, 20250

There is widespread anger by Nigerians as a female student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Awka, Anambra State engaged in assault and other physical confrontation

‘If I Kill You Today, Nothing Will Happen’ – DSS Officer Allegedly Assaults Journalist Over Unpaid Electricity Bill In Kebbi

Global UpfrontNov 19, 2024November 19, 20240

A Department of State Services (DSS) officer, Dauda Auwalu Taura, assigned to the Kebbi State Command, has been accused of physically assaulting journalist Mallam Shuaibu

13 FGC Enugu Students Suspended For Alleged Bullying, Assault As Enugu State Govt Orders Their Arrest, Prosecution

Global UpfrontNov 13, 2024November 13, 20240

The Federal Ministry of Education has slammed a six months suspension on 13 students of the Federal Government College, Enugu, (names withheld) for alleged bullying

Dis-honourable Assault: Ikwechegh Gets N500,000 Bail Reprieve From Kuje Court As Assault Trial Begins November 8

Global UpfrontOct 31, 2024October 31, 20240

A Kuje Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital Territory has adjourned to Friday, November 8, 2024 to begin hearing on the charges brought against a