{
  "id": 1945159,
  "title": "Anambra community protests planned demolition of houses for power project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/anambra-community-protests-planned-demolition-of-houses-for-power",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T13:52:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/anambra-community-protests-planned-demolition-of-houses-for-power-project/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ebenesi community in Anambra State is protesting the planned demolition of their homes to make way for a power line project, claiming that officials have ordered them to demolish their houses within 14 days or face demolition by the government. The protesters allege that over six elders collapsed and died following the marking of their homes for demolition. They also contend that the power line project was diverted to their area after it was originally planned to pass through other locations. The Ebenesi community has occupied the land for over 200 years and demands that the government either relocate the project or construct the lines underground. The protest took place at the Obi Ezenabo Traditional Centre and was attended by community leaders and residents.",
  "summary": "Ebenesi community in Anambra protests planned demolition of ancestral homes for a power project, appealing to President Tinubu and Governor Soludo for inte Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-community-protests-planned-demolition-of-houses-for-power-project/",
  "key_points": [
    "Ebenesi community protests house demolition for power line project",
    "Six elders die after homes marked for demolition",
    "Community demands relocation or underground power lines"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Anambra community protests planned demolition of houses for power project",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/anambra-community-protests-planned-demolition-of-houses-for-power-1945855",
        "published": "2026-08-19T13:56:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}