Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has asked the federal government to stop pretending that it was sincere about meeting the demands of EndSARS protesters to end police brutality in the country. Governor Wike accused the federal government of paying lip service to the demands of the #EndSARS protesters by directing …
Read More »Corruption: Court convicts NNPC staff for N1.8m fraud in Kaduna
Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, Kaduna on Thursday, October 15, 2020, convicted and sentenced one Nuhu Aliyu for fraud. Aliyu, a staff of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC)/Nigerian Pipeline and Storage Company Limited (NPSC) and Chairman, PENGASSAN PPMC Kaduna Depot Branch, defrauded the NNPC to the …
Read More »Candlelight for SARS victims calls for sober reflections – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the nationwide candlelight procession for SARS victims calls for sober reflections. #EndSARS protesters on Friday night held a candlelight vigil in honour of all those who have been killed by operatives of the unit over the years. At the different locations across the …
Read More »BREAKING: One injured as thugs attack Osun #EndSARS protesters
Some thugs at the early hours of Saturday attacked #EndSARS protesters in Osogbo capital of Osun. Thugs brandishing cutlasses attacked the protesters at the popular Ola-Iya junction. One of the protesters identified as Oloye was injured in the attack. Last Thursday, protesters were attacked at Alekuwodo area, Osogbo. Details …
Read More »COVID-19: 181 students test positive in Lagos school
Lagos State commissioner for health, Prof. Abayomi The Lagos State Government on Friday disclosed that 181 students and staff of a boarding private school in Lekki area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria have tested positive for Coronavirus. All schools in Lagos State have been re-opened as the virus plummeted in the …
Read More »Kabirah Kafidipe Returns With A Classic, As ‘A Date With Asmau’ Premiers in Lagos
The Nigerian movie scene has seen another masterpiece from one of Nollywood’s culture-centric actress, director and producer, Kabirah Kafidipe, as her latest work “A date with Asmau”, premiered on 11th of October in Lagos at Ostra Halls and Hotel, Ikeja. The talented actress remarkably made a return to Nollywood with …
Read More »CBA Foundation lends voice against police brutality, backs effective policing, good governance
The Chinwe Bode-Akinwande (CBA) Foundation, a non-governmental organization in Lagos, has joined well-meaning Nigerians across the world to lend its voice against the unfriendly approach of the Nigeria Police Force to civil policing and respect of human rights. The foundation expressed its support to the widespread cry on the need …
Read More »BREAKING: Scores injured, vehicles vandalised as pro-SARS youths attack #ENDSARS protesters in Abuja (VIDEO)
There was pandemonium in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja on Wednesday as #ENDSARS protesters were attacked by other groups against the campaign. Several persons were injured and vehicles vandalised as the invasion of the new groups led to a clash at the popular Berger Roundabout in Abuja. It …
Read More »Lagosians groan as #EndSars protesters cripple state
Lagos state, the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria, is having a huge loss financially due to the #EndSars protest in the state. The protesters have since Monday shut down major areas in the state by blocking major roads and causing heavy traffic for motorists forcing some businesses to close. The …
Read More »Again, protesters say no to IGP’s SWAT, call for complete police reform
Nigerian protesters have rejected the newly set up Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team by the Inspector General of the Police, Mohammed Adamu on Tuesday. The protesters who have walked major cities across the country, calling for an end to police brutality, harassments, killings, and extortions say the newly formed …
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