Year: 2020
Buhari must address Nigerians now over #EndSARS protests – Senate
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently address Nigerians on #EndSARS protest which has been hijacked…
Coronavirus: NMA warns on 2nd wave of pandemic
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Tuesday advised people to abide by the COVID-19 protocols, to avoid the second wave…
Aisha Yesufu applauds #EndSARS protesters in Abuja
Aisha Yesufu, a Nigerian activist and the co-convener of the ''Bring Back Our Girls'' movement, on Tuesday commended youths who…
#EndSARS: Lagos Police battle-ready to enforce 24-hour curfew
The Lagos State Police Command says it is fully ready to enforce the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state by…
#EndSARS: Fayemi inaugurates 10-member judicial panel of inquiry
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has inaugurated a 10-man Judicial Panel of Inquiry into alleged human rights violations by security…
Orji Kalu mourns former Appeal Court Judge, Abai Ikwechegh
Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has expressed sadness over the death of former Justice of the Court…
#EndSARS: Davido condemns violence
Renowned Nigerian artiste, David Adeleke, aka ‘Davido’, has condemned the reported violence threatening to engulf the #EndSARS protests across the…
Nigeria Correctional Service beef up security in Oyo
The Nigeria Correctional Service in Oyo has beefed up security around its facilities in the state to forestall jailbreak as…
Russia denies hacking U.S internet space
Russia’s embassy in Washington, on Tuesday, denied allegations from the United States that Russian state hackers had committed cyber-attacks, targeting rival…
France mourns former goalkeeper, Bruno Martini
Bruno Martini, a former France goalkeeper and deputy director of Montpellier’s training centre has died at 58, the Ligue 1…
Breaking: Orile-Iganmu Police station set on fire amid #EndSARS protest
Hoodlums torched the Orile Iganmu Divisional Police Station on Lagos-Badagry Expressway Tuesday as the #EndSARS protests continue today.
#EndSARS: My father would be proud of Nigerian youths – Dele Giwa’s daughter
Ayodele Dele-Giwa, the daughter of slain Nigerian journalist, editor and founder of Newswatch magazine, Dele Giwa has said her father…
Ekiti govt denies sending soldiers to protest grounds
Ekiti State Government has described social media reports that soldiers have taken over Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, chasing protesters with…
Photos: Ex-BBNaija housemate Tolanibaj turns 28
Former housemate of the Big Brother Naija lockdown edition, Tolani Shobajo aka Tolanibaj has turned 28 years today.
BREAKING: Lagos Govt Imposes 24-hour curfew in Lagos
The Lagos State Government on 20th of October 2020 has imposed a 24-hour curfew in all parts of the state…
#EndSARS: ActionAid calls on Buhari to address Nigerians
ActionAid Nigeria has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation and give a clear-cut response to the demands…
UAE to send first official delegation to Israel
An official delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will head to Israel on Tuesday, in the first visit since…
#EndSARS: Gov. Abiodun inaugurates panel on investigation of human rights abuses
By Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Ogun Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has inaugurated the State Judiciary Panel of Investigation on the #EndSARS protest…
Soldiers deployed to communities near Abuja airport
Soldiers and policemen have mounted checkpoints around some communities near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This was apparently to…
#EndSARS: IPAC calls for postponement of bye-elections
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on Tuesday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to consider postponement of Oct. 31…
#EndSARS: Anglican Primate wants youths engaged constructively
The Primate of All Nigeria Church (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba has urged the Federal and State governments to…
#EndSARS: Ogun Governor begs protesters over bad roads
Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Ogun Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has appealed for calm over the poor condition of the federal roads, especially…
Lagos-Ibadan expressway in total lockdown; travellers frustrated
Youth calling for an end to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) on Tuesday took over the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
Militants free 900 in Congo jailbreak
The mayor of eastern Congolese city of Beni on Tuesday said 900 prisoners had escaped from jail, including members of…
Abati: How Jonathan was abandoned after conceding defeat to Buhari
Former Presidential Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, has recounted occurrences in the aftermath of the 2015 presidential…
Show your face – Yahaya Bello tells #EndSARS leaders
Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has called on leaders of the #EndSARS protest to come forward so the government can…
Nigerian govt. mulls extension of registration for payroll support
The Federal Government said it may consider the plea by some states for the extension of the registration time for…
Wike: Amaechi, APC plotting to hijack #EndSARS protest in Rivers
Rivers Government accused Rotimi Amaechi-led faction of APC of plot to hijack #EndSARS protest to cause mayhem in the State.
LAWMA reassures residents on cleaner environment
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) as an essential service provider to tenements of Lagos state has reiterated its commitment…
#EndSARS: It will be difficult for police to reform itself – Dakuku Peterside
Immediate-past Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside said the ongoing #EndSARS protest across…