Beyond the Headlines
Akwa Ibom Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the drowning of three children of police officers in a pool of water at Eket barracks. Speaking to newsmen, SP Odiko Macdon, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, described the incident as “painful and shocking.” He said that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Amiengheme […]
The Ibadan zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested nine men, suspected to be internet fraudsters in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The suspects, whose ages range between 21 and 31 are Tobi Idowu; Gbeminiyi Samuel; Adekunle Gafar; Wusu Taiwo; Agbabaidan Idris; Olaiya Olamide; Adediran Rotimi; Ikegbuka Junior and Ridwan Garuba. They […]
No SARS Officer Will Be Part Of New Tactical Team – Police Don’t parade yourselves as SARS operatives ― CP Odumosu warns disbanded SARS operatives There’s No Indication Govt Is Prepared To Respect Nigerians’ Rights – Falan Ibe Pascal Arogorn Armed thugs on Wednesday in Abuja swooped on unarmed #EndSARS protesters at the Berger roundabout, […]
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has supported the Nigerian youths in “speaking up” to their rights. Pastor Adeboye in a short tweet on his verified Twitter account wrote that: “Our daughters will not be able to prophesy and young men will not see visions if we don’t keep […]
Southern leaders divided, receive call with suspicion, cautious optimism It’s exciting, suspicious— PANDEF, S’South stakeholders It raises hope of another opportunity to save Nigeria— Afenifere Their onshore/offshore proposal unacceptable to Ndigbo — Ohanaeze My state can’t return to Ibadan — S/West gov Need for restructuring urgent, diabolical delay dangerous— Ikokwu SOME southern leaders and groups, […]
……Reps to meet ASUU’s leaders today The Federal Government has said it is currently examining the University Transparency Account System (UTAS) payment platform developed by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as an alternative to the government’s Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). The Minister of Labour, Employment and Productivity, Chris Ngige, announced […]
As Police announce SWAT to replace SARS Buhari okays 5-point demand by ‘EndSARS’ protesters, as Police reforms begin Protesters continue rallies on Lagos roads Sanwo-Olu orders release of arrested protesters, promises N200m compensation to families of victims Protesters defy Wike, storm Port Harcourt streets; gather at Govt House Wike says he won’t join protest because […]
Apple joined the move to 5G on Tuesday, unveiling four new iPhones which use the new standard in what could be a turning point for the high-speed wireless technology. “Today is the beginning of a new era for iPhone,” Apple chief executive Tim Cook said during a streamed launch event from the company’s headquarters in […]
There was bickering in the Senate, yesterday, when the lawmakers commenced debate on the 2021 Appropriation Bill, which was laid before the two Chambers of the National Assembly last week Thursday by President Muhammadu Buhari. While most members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) described the proposals as mere annual ritual and unrealistic, members […]
The police in Jigawa State, on Tuesday, said it had recovered the bodies of three girls that drowned in a stream while crossing to farm in a community in Gwaram Local Government Council of the state. The police spokesman, Abdu Jinjiri, said the incident occurred around 10 am on Tuesday in Sara town. He identified […]
