Group raises alarm over state harrassment of land activists

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mohammed Sambo Dasuki, on Thursday, expressed concern over the increasing rate of cybercrimes in the country and its negative effect on the economy.

Dasuki, who spoke at the First National Cybersecurity Forum themed ‘Towards Multi-Stakeholders Partnership for National Cybersecurity Engagement’ held at the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos noted that proactive steps needed to be taken to arrest the trend.

The NSA said that government could not afford...

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Mafizi Village residents have expressed worries over a simmering land conflict pitting them with residents of Kitomondo Village in Kibaha District, Coast Region.

Some police officers who are being relocated from Oysterbay police barracks that have been leased for real estate development are protesting the move as a breach of agreement.

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MPs have been asked to educate people in their constituencies on the importance of obeying laws and be ready to listen to government leaders on issues to do with land disputes.

Land law is at the intellectual and institutional centre of efforts to build legal systems in poor countries.