IGP replaces FSARS with SWAT

The Inspector -General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has set up the Special Weapons and Tactics Team that will replace the disbanded Special Anti -Robbery Squad. The prospective members of the…

BREAKING: Buhari Receives Akeredolu

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently receiving Ondo Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu and his Deputy Governor-elect, Lucky Ayedatiwa. Governor Akeredolu and his Deputy were led by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the…

Wike Makes U-Turn Joins #EndSARS Protest

Nyesome Wike, the Governor of Rivers State, who had earlier banned #EndSAR protest in the state, has made a u-turn and joined the protesters in calling for an end to…

44 die of alcohol poisoning

At least 44 people were killed within days in Turkey due to poisoning linked to toxic liquor, with police making several arrests and confiscating tons of bootleg spirits, state broadcaster…

INEC Presents Certificate Of Return To Akeredolu, Running Mate

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented certificates of return to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and his running mate, Lucky Ayedatiwa, in last Saturday’s governorship election. INEC National Commissioner for…

Situation Room To Buhari: Withdraw Nomination Of Lauretta Onochie As INEC Commissioner

… urges Senate to investigate other nominees The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately withdraw the nomination of his Senior Special Assistant on Social…

#EndSARS: Presidential panel approves protesters’ demands

…okays unconditional release of detained protesters The Presidency on Tuesday said the Presidential Panel on the Reform of the now -disbanded Special Anti – Robbery Squad has approved the five…

Boko Haram kills 14 farmers in Borno

Fighters from the Boko Haram jihadist group killed 14 farmers in restive northeast Nigeria , members of a government -backed militia said Tuesday. The sources told AFP that insurgents on…

Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19 —Portuguese FA

Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus , the Portuguese football federation announced on Tuesday. The Juventus forward who has been voted the world ’ s top player five times…

Five policemen feared killed in Ondo road crash

No fewer than five mobile policemen were feared killed in a fatal accident along the Oba Ile Road , Akure , the Ondo State capital on Tuesday. It was gathered…

Professor J. P. Clark is dead

Emeritus Professor of Literature and Renowned Writer, Prof. John Pepper Clark is dead. The poet is the younger brother of former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Chief Edwin…

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu to compensate victims of EndSARS protest with N200m

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said his government has earmarked N200 million as compensation for families of victims of #EndSARS protest in the state. The governor addressed thousands…

(OPINION) EndSARS: Almost A Revolution

By Reuben Abati The increase in the pump price of fuel, in 2020, a fall-out of the deregulation of the downstream sector, did not compel the youths of Nigeria to…

Breaking: Buhari appoints Lauretta Onochie, his Special Assistant as INEC Commissioner

President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded to the Senate for Screening and subsequent confirmation, his Special Assistant, Social Media, Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission,…

EndSARS: Police Assault Journalist, Others In Ogun

Police officers attached to the Ogun State Police Command have allegedly assaulted a journalist, Tobi Adepoju and other protesters during an #EndSARS protest. In a video clip obtained by Channels…