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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…
UNIMED sacks Deputy V-C Adolphus Loto for allegedly making false claims against V-C, other top staff of the Ondo institution in a petition

#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…
Police

#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…

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…
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State

#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 condoles Kano people over Bashir Tofa’s transition

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…
Two top officers of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Lagos have been suspended over allegations made by Mr Idris Okuneye, AKA Bobrisky

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…

#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…
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State

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…

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…

#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…
INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu

#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.