No Corps member killed during #EndSARS protest – NYSC
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has debunked report that a corps member was killed during #EndSARS protest in Lagos. A statement issued by NYSC on its twitter handle late Wednesday…
Tompolo makes first public appearance after six years
Former militant leader Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo has made his first public appearance after hiding from security agencies for six years. Tompolo, who led the disbanded Movement…
#EndSARS: NBA to sue army over Lekki shooting
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) says it will take legal actions against the Nigerian military for shooting unarmed protesters in the Lekki area of Lagos state. On Tuesday, soldiers fired at unarmed Nigerians at the Lekki…
UN asks FG to investigate attack on #EndSARS protesters in Lekki
THE UNITED NATIONS (UN) HAS CONDEMNED THE ATTACK ON #ENDSARS PROTESTERS BY SECURITY OPERATIVES AT THE LEKKI TOLL GATE IN LAGOS STATE. António Guterres, UN secretary-general, in a statement by Stephane Dujarric, his…
I’m heartbroken – Beyonce sends touching message to Nigerians
Many Nigerians including notable names like Tiwa Savage have called on Beyonce to speak out on the #EndSARS protest in Nigeria. However, the highly respected American singer and her mom Tina…
Presidency appeals for understanding, calm nationwide
The Presidency on Wednesday appealed to Nigerians to show understanding with the present regime and remain calm while it tries to implement police reforms. The call was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the…
BREAKING: Mob set NPA Headquarters in Lagos ablaze
The Headquarters of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Marina street, Lagos has been set on fire by angry mob. Details of how it happened is still sketchy but sources said the office was set ablaze by urchin as a reprisal…
#EndSARS: Joe Biden asks President Buhari to stop ‘violent crackdown’ on protesters
Former United States Vice President Joe Biden and the democratic presidential nominee in the forthcoming presidential election has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the violent crackdown by the…
Lekki Massacre: Hillary Clinton ask Buhari, Nigeria army to stop killing unarmed protesters
Former US Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has asked President Buhari and the Nigeria Army to stop killing unarmed #EndSARS protesters. There were reports of massive shooting by security agents at protesters on Tuesday evening…
Nigerian Army announces arrest of soldier
The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of one of its personnel. The Army described him as a “hooded soldier”. His name was given as Lance Corporal Harrison Friday. In a post on Twitter Wednesday morning, the Army said…
1,993 inmates escaped from Benin Correctional Centres, says Fed Govt
AN update on the Monday’s jailbreak in Benin City showed that 1,993 inmates escaped from the Nigerian Correctional Centres in Edo State, the Federal Government said on Tuesday. The…
#EndSARS: Osun governor imposes 24-hour curfew
The governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, has declared a 24-hour curfew on the state, effective from 11:59 pm (today), until further notice. Oyetola said the curfew followed the dangerous dimension the EndSARS protest had…
Minimum wage: FG to pay arrears of varsity workers, deductions from IPPIS
The Federal Government has agreed to pay the arrears of minimum wage to members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of…
Police ban protests in Ekiti
The Police Command in Ekiti State has announced a ban on all forms of protests, following the imposition of a 24-hour curfew by Governor Kayode Fayemi. The command in a statement signed by Mr…
My heart is broken for Nigeria – Rihanna
Rihanna Fenty is in tears. The Barbadian singer cannot bear to see the torture and brutality that has continued to occur not only in Nigeria but also across the world.…
#EndSARS: 42,000 sign petition asking UK to sanction FG
At least 42,000 individuals have so far signed a petition asking the United Kingdom to sanction the federal government and public officials for human rights abuses over the #EndSARS…
Trump’s campaign lawyers back Biden with cash
Lawyers at Jones Day, which has earned millions as outside counsel to U.S. President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign, have donated nearly $90,000 to the campaign of Trump’s rival Joe…
Lekki toll gate shooting caused by “forces beyond control” – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has broken silence on Tuesday evening’s shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Plaza area of the State. The governor described the shooting as…
Nigerian Army denies involvement in Lekki Toll Gate shooting
The Nigerian Army has denied any involvement in Tuesday evening’s shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza area of Lagos State. There were reports of massive shooting by men in…
#LekkiShooting: PDP reacts to killing of #EndSARS protesters
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned in very strong terms, the killing of peaceful protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos as well as other parts of the country. The party in a…
Saudi Prince Salman sued by Hatice Cengiz Khashoggi’s fiancee
Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and a human rights group that he founded, have sued Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Salman, alleging that he ordered Khashoggi killed. The civil…
Killings, arson, violence trail #EndSARS protests
SCORES of people were killed on Tuesday as the violence triggered by the hijack of #EndSARS protests expanded across the country. Governors took drastic actions to end the violence, arson and killings. Governor…
Domestic carriers cancel flights for today
AIRLINE operators on Monday announced the cancellation of flights today. This followed the imposition of a24-hour curfew by the Lagos State government. Arik Air has cancelled its flight…