Nigeria Taken to ECOWAS Court Over Alleged Killing of Adamawa Women Protesters by Soldiers, Families Seek Justice

Nigeria has been dragged to the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice over the alleged killing of women protesters in Lamurde, Adamawa State, on 8 December 2025. The suit, filed by Cadrell Advocacy Centre on behalf of the deceased women and their families, claims that soldiers of the Nigerian Army opened live fire on peaceful demonstrators protesting a government-imposed curfew amid clashes between the Bachama and Chobo communities. Reports indicate that at least nine women were killed instantly, while several others were injured. Amnesty International Nigeria confirmed and condemned the killings, though the Army denied responsibility, attributing the violence to a local militia. The legal filing requests that the ECOWAS Court declare Nigeria liable for human rights violations, conduct an independent investigation, prosecute those responsible, and award compensation totaling N10 billion to the victims and their families.

Dozens Feared Dead as Tribal Militia Attack Bachama Communities in Adamawa

Dozens are feared dead after heavily armed Chobo-speaking tribal militia from Gombe State, supported by local allies, launched coordinated attacks on Bachama communities in Adamawa’s Lamurde LGA. The attackers reportedly advanced through creek routes, burning Tingno and Waduku to ashes and displacing residents before security forces repelled their push toward Lamurde. The violence erupted days after a fragile peace deal brokered by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. A 24-hour curfew has now been imposed, with police and military tactical units deployed to restore order.

Osun Governor Orders 24-Hour Curfew in Igbajo After Community Unrest

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Monday imposed a 24-hour curfew on Igbajo, Boluwaduro Local Government Area of the state, following a breakdown of law and order in the community.

The state government said the unrest, which started on Sunday night and continued into the early hours of Monday, was linked to tensions arising from the d+ath of Prince Adegboyega Famodun, who passed away last week after a brief illness.

Guinea-Bissau’s military has taken over the government, appointing General Horta N’Tam as leader for one year after overthrowing President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and suspending election results. Soldiers have shut down media, imposed a curfew, and briefly closed borders. The military claims it acted to stop a plot involving “drug lords” aimed at destabilising the country. Several top officials, including the president and opposition leader Domingos Pereira, have been arrested. ECOWAS, the UN, and Portugal have condemned the coup as the region faces a growing wave of military takeovers.

We’re No Longer Burying People Like Before’ CAN Chairman Makes Bold Claim.

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rev. Joseph John Hayab, has said that the era of constant killings in Kaduna State is gradually fading away under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani.

Speaking in Kaduna on Sunday, Hayab explained that residents are beginning to experience peace after years of tension and insecurity.

He said the relative calm has restored confidence among citizens who once lived in fear.

“We’re no longer burying people like before,” he stated. “To a large extent, people are no longer scared to travel to certain places. Even curfews that used to be imposed at the slightest tension are no longer common. There is new life in Kaduna.”

According to him, the improvement in security is largely due to the inclusive and open style of governance adopted by Governor Uba Sani, which has encouraged trust and dialogue between the government and the people.

“In the past, people didn’t trust the system. They saw the government as being against them. But now, people are free to speak, and the government is willing to listen. This openness is helping to sustain peace,” he said.

Rev. Hayab noted that though isolated security incidents still occur, large-scale attacks that once made headlines have drastically reduced.

“Before, we were hearing about 20 or 200 people being killed at once. Now, such reports are rare. The reduction shows progress,” he added.

President Samia Suluhu declared winner of tanzanian election amid deadly protests.

Tanzania’s electoral commission has declared President Samia Suluhu Hassan winner of the country’s disputed election, securing nearly 98% of the votes.

The result announcement triggered widespread unrest across several regions, with opposition groups alleging a government crackdown that left hundreds dead. Chadema party spokesperson John Kitoka claimed about 700 people were killed nationwide including over 350 in Dar es Salaam and 200 in Mwanza citing reports from party members who visited hospitals and clinics to count bodies.

He accused security forces of targeting protesters and demanded a transitional government to restore electoral justice and end the killings. While a security source confirmed between 500 and 800 deaths, Amnesty International reported at least 100 verified fatalities.

The government dismissed the opposition’s figures as exaggerated, describing the violence as isolated incidents caused by “criminal elements.”

Authorities also imposed a nationwide curfew and restricted internet access, a move critics said was aimed at silencing dissent.

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an impartial investigation into the alleged use of excessive force. Suluhu, who assumed power in 2021 after the death of President John Magufuli, sought her first full term under the ruling CCM party.

However, the exclusion of major opposition candidates and arrests of political activists have raised serious questions about the legitimacy of the election and the state of democracy in Tanzania.

“I Wrote 80 Leaves as Punishment!” — BBNaija’s Rooboy Opens Up on His Toughest Moment in Big Brother House

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Rooboy, has opened up about the most challenging experience he faced during his stay in the house — and surprisingly, it wasn’t breaking a rule, but the exhausting punishment for mic infringement.

In a recent Pulse Fun Facts interview, Rooboy was asked which BBNaija rule was the hardest to follow. He revealed that while most contestants struggled with curfews or arguments, his biggest obstacle was the punishment that came after failing to care for his microphone properly.

“They warned me. I can write 80 leaves saying I will take better care of my microphone,” Rooboy recalled with a laugh, describing how physically and mentally draining the exercise was.


The reality star admitted that the experience taught him a hard lesson about discipline and patience inside the house.

“I won’t lie, be you check that kind thing? Me I get issue,” he joked.


Looking back, Rooboy said that if he ever got the chance to return to the BBNaija house, he’d definitely “wise up” and make sure he never repeats the same mistake again.

Kebbi LGA Imposes Curfew After Deadly Gold Mining Clash

Authorities in Yauri Local Government Area, Kebbi State, have imposed a 10 p.m.–7 a.m. curfew following violent clashes among youths in the Garin Katta community over gold mining.

The violence, which began with the killing of a miner on Saturday, escalated into retaliatory attacks, destruction of shops, and the burning of motorcycles. Casualty figures remain unclear.

Council Chairman Abubakar Shuaibu said security forces, including police and the military, were deployed after attempts to identify the culprits were obstructed. He urged calm, stressing that conflict only deepens instability.

Violence erupts in Kebbi community as clash over gold mine claims life.

A violent clash between residents over a gold mining site has claimed one life in Garin Katta community, Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The crisis, which broke out on Saturday after a misunderstanding among miners, escalated on Sunday when relatives of the deceased reportedly launched a reprisal attack.

The confrontation led to the destruction of property, vandalisation of shops, and motorcycles being set ablaze.

In response, the Chairman of Yauri LGA, Abubakar Shuaibu, imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

He disclosed that security agencies, including the Police Area Commander and the Department of State Services, had been notified to restore calm, with military support also sought.

Police authorities confirmed the recovery and burial of the victim in line with Islamic rites. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend those behind the killing.

Nepal’s capital on Saturday took a step back towards normality after deadly anti-corruption protests, as daily life returned with a curfew eased and an interim prime minister sworn into office.

Nepal’s Prime Minister Resigns Amid Mass Protests Over Social Media Ban, others.

Nepal’s Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli, has stepped down following days of violent anti-corruption protests that left at least 19 people dead.

“The PM has quit,” Oli’s aide, Prakash Silwal, confirmed to Reuters on Tuesday. In his resignation letter to President Ram Chandra Paudel, Oli said he was leaving “with immediate effect in order to take further steps towards a political solution and resolution of the problems […] taking into account the extraordinary situation currently prevailing in the country.”

The president’s office has now begun consultations to appoint a new leader, according to officials. Oli’s departure came as demonstrators defied a city-wide curfew in Kathmandu, torching politicians’ homes, clashing with riot police, and shutting down the capital. Kathmandu’s international airport was also forced to close on Tuesday afternoon amid escalating unrest.

The violence erupted after the government imposed, then lifted, a ban on social media platforms including Facebook, X, and YouTube. Authorities said the block was triggered by non-compliance with new regulations, but it quickly fueled anger among young Nepalis already frustrated by corruption, poor governance, and limited economic opportunities.

Protesters stormed streets near parliament on Monday, where police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. By Tuesday, the clashes had spread across the capital, with demonstrators burning tyres, throwing stones, and chasing security officers.

Homes belonging to senior political figures, including President Paudel and opposition leader Sher Bahadur Deuba, were also targeted. Local media reported that several ministers had to be evacuated by military helicopters.

Nepal has endured political instability and economic hardship since the monarchy was abolished in 2008. Before resigning, Oli convened a cross-party meeting, warning that violence was not in the nation’s interest and urging for “peaceful dialogue to find solutions.”

Police begin Probe into Deleted Phone Data of Tennis Star allegedly shot dead by her Father.

Police investigating the death of 25-year-old tennis player Radhika Yadav are focusing on her iPhone, hoping deleted data may reveal what led to the tragic incident.

Radhika was allegedly shot by her father, Deepak Yadav, 49, inside their Gurugram home last Thursday. He was arrested shortly after and has reportedly confessed. Her phone has been sent to Haryana’s tech department (DITECH) to unlock it and retrieve deleted messages, media, and other content.

Sources say Radhika had deleted her social media accounts days before the shooting, which investigators now see as possibly relevant. A hidden Instagram account linked to Radhika has surfaced, and a close friend, Himaanshika Singh Rajput, has made serious allegations online.

In a viral video, she accused Deepak of premeditated murder, claiming he planned it three days prior, was jealous of Radhika’s rising profile, and had imposed strict rules—curfews, video call check-ins, and emotional control.

Rajput alleged Radhika was mentally drained and had “given up” under pressure from both her family and acquaintances who made misogynistic remarks, including vile suggestions that she be prostituted.

“These taunts fed into his fragile ego,” she claimed. However, Radhika’s family strongly denies the claims. A cousin said, “If there were restrictions, she wouldn’t have travelled, trained kids, or coached.” They insist she was supported in her global tennis career and say the allegations are baseless.

“There’s barely a country she didn’t compete in. Everything—from visas to tickets—was funded by the family,” the cousin added. According to police, Deepak fired five shots—four hit Radhika, three in the back and one in the shoulder. The motive cited includes resentment over taunts that he was “living off her income.” Radhika ran a tennis academy, which reportedly caused friction at home.

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area with immediate effect.


The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, disclosed this in a statement issued in Yola, the state capital, on Saturday.

He said the directive followed recent violent attacks and breaches of peace in some communities within the area.

“The government views these disturbances as unacceptable and has directed security agencies to enforce the curfew strictly.

“The curfew is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice,” he said.

He warned that anyone or group of people found contravening the directive would be arrested and dealt with according to the law.

“Residents are urged to abide by the curfew and provide useful information to security agencies to ensure peaceful coexistence.

“Government will not condone acts of violence and will take necessary measures to restore peace and order,” he said.

He appealed to residents of Lamurde Local Government Area to shun rumour mongering and cooperate with security agencies to restore normalcy in the area.

According to him, the government is committed to protecting lives and property as well as ensuring the safety of all citizens.