Year: 2020
Open Letter: #EndSARS, a Golden Opportunity for President Buhari
Rupert Ojenuwa, Convener, Restore Nigeria Initiatives, argues that the #EndSARS protests provide an opportunity for President Muhammadu Buhari to fix…
#EndSARS: This is by no means end – Falz reacts to curfew
Nigerian singer, Folarin Falana better known as Falz has told the government that the #EndSARS protests won’t stop until all…
#EndSARS: Shooting at Lekki Toll Gate, protesters run for their lives [Videos]
Soldiers out to enforce a 24 hour curfew at Lekki Toll Gate shot at #EndSARS protesters Tuesday night, killing some…
You ‘act copy and paste’ in governance – PDP blasts Sanwo-Olu over curfew
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lambasted Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for declaring curfew over unabated…
Senate tells Buhari: Address Nigerians on #EndSARS
The Senate on Tuesday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to, “as soon as possible”, address the nation on issues of #EndSARS…
#EndSARS protesters shun curfew, remain at Alausa, Lekki toll gate
Some youths on Tuesday continued their #EndSARS protest at Alausa, Lagos State despite the curfew imposed on the state.
Breaking: Senate suspends plenary
Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday announced the suspension of plenary and adjourned till November 24, 2020.
LAWMA condemns attack on its personnel
The Lagos State Waste Management Agency, LAWMA, has condemned attack on its personnel by #EndSARS protesters.
Governor Fayemi declares 24-hour curfew in Ekiti
Michael Adeshina Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Governor of Ekiti State, has declared a 24-hour curfew in the state due to the…
Nollywood actress Ada Ameh loses only child
Popular Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh has announced the passing of her daughter and only child, Aladi Godgifts Ameh.
Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm NERC nominees, others
The Senate on Tuesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of Engr. Sanusi Garba as Executive…
#EndSARS: “Buhari must speak now, Nigeria sitting on time bomb”
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to break his silence over the ongoing #EndSARS…
Why I won’t resign as Ondo deputy governor – Agboola Ajayi
Michael Adeshina Mr. Agboola Ajayi has ruled out the option of resigning from his position as deputy governor of Ondo…
COVID-19: Russia to begin mass vaccination November
The mass vaccination of Russian citizens with the domestically-produced Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 might start next month, Vasily Ignatiev,…
Ramos out of Madrid’s Champions League squad
Sergio Ramos has been left out of Real Madrid’s squad to face Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night in the Champions…
Senate confirms Buhari’s nominations of PenCom Chairman, others
Senate on Tuesday at plenary confirmed President Muhammadu Buhari's nominations for appointments as Chairman, Director-General and Commissioners of National Pension…
Breaking: Edo Govt extends curfew indefinitely over #EndSARS protest
The Edo State Government has extended the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state over #EndSARS violent protest indefinitely.
Borno civil service needs total reform – SSG
Alhaji Usman Jidda, the Secretary to Borno State Government (SSG), said that the state’s civil service needs total reform to…
#EndSARS: Hunters join protest, provide security cover in Osun
Scores of armed hunters on Tuesday, joined the #EndSARS protesters to provide security cover and prevent the infiltration of their…
#EndSARS: 1,993 inmates escaped, weapons looted in Edo jailbreaks – Ministry
The Federal Ministry of Interior said 1,993 inmates escaped when the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCOs custodial centres in Benin…
60,000 volunteers receive Chinese COVID-19 vaccines
A total of 60,000 volunteers have received Chinese COVID-19 vaccines during phase-3 clinical trials, and no severe side effects have…
Chelsea to consider injured Mendy against Sevilla
Chelsea will give goalkeeper Édouard Mendy every chance to prove his fitness ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Sevilla.…
#EndSARS: Ondo varsity shuts down
Prof Adesegun Fatusi, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo (UNIMED) in Ondo State, on Tuesday closed down…
#EndSARS: IGP orders deployment of anti-riot policemen nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has ordered immediate nationwide deployment of anti-riot policemen to protect lives and property…
Police condemn burning of Orile station
The Police Command in Lagos State has condemned the burning of its station at Orile by suspected hoodlums.
#EndSARS: Makinde orders closure of schools; vows to protect genuine protesters
Michael Adeshina Governor Seyi Makinde in his broadcast speech on Tuesday afternoon directed that all schools in Ibadan, should be…
#EndSARS: Protesters defy Obaseki’s curfew, mount roadblocks
Hundreds of #EndSARS protesters in Edo State on Tuesday defied the 24-hour curfew imposed by the state government, as they…
#EndSARS: Adamu Garba files petition against Twitter CEO
Former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba has followed through with his threat to sue Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey for supporting the…
I won’t sign 2021 budget without provisions for SARS’ victims – Gbajabiamila
Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on Tuesday said he would not sign the 2021 budget if the appropriation bill…
Ebonyi PDP wants presidency zoned to South East
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ebonyi chapter, has towed the state House of Assembly’s line of asking the party’s national…