#EndSARS : Oyo government reads riot act to hoodlums
The Oyo State Government has read the riot act to hoodlums attacking private and public property in the name of the just-suspended #EndSARS protests in the State. The warning was given by Commissioner for Information, Culture…
Afenifere disowns, condemns quit notice to Igbo people
The Pan Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, on Saturday distanced and disowned itself from the ultimatum some Nigerian national, especially the Inbox to vacate the southern region within the next 48 hours. The group who…
Casualties of Lekki shooting have some questions to answer – Tinubu
Four days after soldiers shot at peaceful protesters in Lekki, Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the victims of the incident need to answer some questions. On Tuesday, October 20,…
#EndSARS: NGO cleans up debris from aftermath protest in Surulere
An NGO, Thyaura Partner Concept Limited, on Saturday in Surulere, Lagos State, cleaned up garbage from the aftermath of the #EndSars protest which was hijacked by hoodlums. Mr Ekene Ebonyi, the Finance Manager of the…
Seven arrested over invasion of Senator Folarin’s house
No fewer than seven persons have been arrested in connection with the invasion of Sen. Teslim Folarin’s house in Ibadan on Saturday. Yinka Folarin, the lawmaker’s elder brother, told newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Newsmen…
#EndSARS: Two men arrested with three guns in Ibadan
Two persons, Ahmed Ibrahim, 58, and Saheed Makinde, 42, have been arrested with three guns that were found in their Toyota Corolla CE car on Saturday morning. The men were arrested by operatives of Operation Burst, the joint…
#EndSARS: 25 escaped Benin prison inmates surrender to authorities
Twenty-five of the 1,900 inmates who escaped from the Oko and Sapele Road Correctional Centres in Benin City have voluntarily surrendered to correctional authorities. The inmates had escaped last Monday when hoodlums riding the…
Tinubu visits Sanwo-Olu, says I didn’t go nowhere, I’m still Jagaban
All Progressives Congress chieftain, Bola Tinubu, has lamented the invasion and wanton looting of public and private assets in the state of late. Tinubu made this known on Saturday when he paid a visit to Lagos State Governor,…
#EndSARS: Desecration Of Oba Of Lagos Palace Was Inevitable – Erelu Abiola Dosunmu
Lagos Princess, Abiola Dosunmu, the Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos state has said the desecration of the palace of Oba of Lagos was inevitable because the rulers has failed in their…
You can’t preach on peaceful protest — apologise for massacre – Odi leaders tell Obasanjo
The leaders of Odi, a community in Bayelsa state, have asked ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo to apologise for the killing of their people by the military 21 years ago. Obasanjo had reportedly ordered the military into Odi in…
#EndSARS: Lagos lawmaker to donate N10m to victims
Mr Temitope Adewale, a Lagos lawmaker, says he has earmarked N10 million emergency relief fund for victims of the #EndSARS clash at Fagba area of the state. Adewale, representing Ifako-Ijaye…
Nigeria set to report Kanu to UK govt for inciting violence
The Nigerian government is set to report Nnamdi Kanu, to the UK over a viral audio clip, made by the leader of the proscribed separatist group, IPOB. Nigeria is blaming the audio for the…
#EndSARS: Access Bank announces N50 billion interest-free facility for businesses
Access Bank Nigeria Plc. has announced N50 billion in support of Nigerians through interest-free loans and grants to support communities, the youths, and micro, small and…
Obafemi Martins Ends Two-Year Goal Drought in China
Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins scored his first goal since March 2018 as his Chinese club Wuhan Zall held Henan Jianye to a 1-1 draw in the Chinese Super League play-offs on Friday.…
#EndSARS: Coca-Cola donates N20m to shootout victims
Coca-Cola Nigeria on Friday said made a donation of N20 million to cover the medical costs of victims of the #EndSARS protests in hospitals. The company announced this in a statement on its…
Lagos pledges support to owners of vandalised, looted stores
The Lagos State Government has announced the state government plans to support business owners who had their businesses vandalised or looted by hoodlums following the violence that…
Wike outlaws IPOB, places N50m ransom on its leader in Rivers
Governor Nyesom Wike on Friday announced a ban on all activities of Igbo secessionist agitator group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, in Rivers State. The ban follows the indictment of…
Why Buhari didn’t speak on Lekki shootings, by Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari didn’t mention anything about the shooting of #ENDSARS protesters in Lekki on Tuesday night during a nationwide broadcast yesterday because it would be “premature and…
Refrain from provocative statements, say Southeast Governors
South East Governors and leaders have called on all Nigerians to refrain from provocative statements that can aggravate the tensed situation in the country. They made the call after their…
My heart bleeds with level of destruction, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday said his heart bleeds and he was pained after seeing the level of destruction that took place in the state on Wednesday and Thursday as a result…
69 persons killed in #EndSARS protests – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says at least 69 people have been killed in the #EndSARS protests raging across the country. According to the BBC, the president announced…
Abdulrazaq declares 24-hour curfew in Kwara
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the people of the state from midnight today (Saturday). The governor made the announcement in a statewide broadcast on Midland 99.1 FM. Abdulrazaq…
Obaseki extends ultimatum, gives fleeing inmates one week to return
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has extended the ultimatum issued to fleeing inmates to return by one week, till Friday, October 30, 2020. The governor, who had given the fleeing inmates till today to return, said…
BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu relaxes curfew in Lagos
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has relaxed the curfew imposed in Lagos State with effect from Saturday, October 24, 2020. Mr Sanwo-Olu in a statewide broadcast on Friday evening said…