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Jane, one-legged EndSARS protester, attracts accolades
The EndSARS protests happening across the nation have brought Nigerian youth of all clan and creed together to demand an end to police brutality.A lone figure is standing strong representing a hitherto neglected class in Nigeria: the…
“EndSARS is a protest not unrest” – Nigerians flay AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina
Some Nigerians have criticised President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina for saying there is an "unrest" in the country.Adesina said this in a statement he shared on Twitter on Saturday while reacting to the…
#EndSARS: We will not allow anarchy in Nigeria – FG
The Federal Government has warned that it will not allow the country to be thrown into anarchy following the violence that has trailed the #EndSARS protests.The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this on…
Attack on Oyetola’s convoy ‘assassination attempt’ – Osun state govt
The Osun State Government has described Saturday's attack on Governor Gboyega Oyetola's convoy as a "street coup to take out the governor".The Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs. Funke Egbemode said this in a…
“Save the people” – Aisha Buhari tweets song urging husband to end insecurity
First Lady Aisha Buhari has tweeted a Hausa-language song appealing to her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari, to end insecurity in the country.A 22-second video of the song she tweeted with the hashtag #Achechijamaa on Saturday shows…
Nigerian Woman Shares Scary Ordeal With Power Outage During Her Surgery In Umuahia
A Nigerian woman, Blessing Nwobodo, took to the streets of Facebook to narrate her shocking experience during a surgery in an hospital in Umuahia.The young writer stated that she found a lump in her breast and although non-cancerous,…
JUST IN: Thugs Attack EndSARS Protesters In Osun
Thugs armed with dangerous weapons have attacked peaceful EndSARS protesters in Osun State.Reports reaching The Herald say the attack occurred at Olaiya Junction in the state capital, Osogbo around 9 am Saturday.One person…
SARS shot me while trying to extort hotel workers; I’ve had 3 costly operations – Woman…
A hairstylist, Mrs Hannah Olugbodi, has revealed how personnel of the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) shot her while they were trying to extort workers of a hotel in the Ijesha area of Lagos.She said that since the June 6,…
181 students, staff of Lagos school infected with COVID-19
Lagos State Government says that 181 students and staff of a private boarding school in Lekki area of the state have tested positive to COVID-19 infection.Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this in a…
JUST IN: FG Gets Set To Dismiss 37 SARS Personnel
Thirty-seven personnel of the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) may soon have their stay in the Nigeria Police Force terminated.This followed the decision of the Police Service Commission (PSC) to speed up action on the…
Food Security: Nigeria’s Problems Persist – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the nation's challenges in food security persist despite his administration's best efforts.However, he restated the commitment of his administration to ensure self-sufficiency in food production and…
Buhari’s “fear of God” made me name street after him – Guinean President
President of Guinea Bissau, Umaro Embalo has said he named a street in his country after President Muhammadu Buhari because of the Nigerian President's "fear of God".He further said he named the street in the country's capital, Bissau,…
Onochie: Your card-carrying member is an INEC REC in Edo – APC replies PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has flayed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for opposing the appointment of a presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie as an INEC commsioner.Recall that the PDP in a statement signed by its National…
FG to release ASUU’s N30bn earned allowances, plough N20bn into education sector
In a bid to bring an end to the seven-month-long strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Federal Government has agreed to release N30 billion earned academic allowances to the university lecturers.…
I’m glad Mali situation has calmed down – Buhari tells Jonathan
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed delight that the tense political climate in Mali has calmed down considerably following interventions by leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).According to a statement…
Why Nigeria must restructure – Pentecostal pastors tell FG
Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has reiterated its call for the Federal Government to activate necessary mechanisms for the restructuring of the federation.National President of PFN, Rev. Felix Omobude made the call in a…
It’s “fake news” – Army denies plot to quell EndSARS protests
The Nigerian Army says there is no truth behind reports that Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai approached President Muhammadu Buhari with an offer to order troops to suppress ongoing anti-police brutality protests across the…
Falana reveals why protesters refuse to leave the streets despite scrapping of SARS
A foremost human rights lawyer, Femi Falana says the Federal Government should have no difficulties meeting the demands of EndSARS protesters since it negotiates with terrorists and kidnappers.He said a genuine commitment to dialogue…
“We’ll meet in court” – Nigerian man threatens Twitter’s Jack Dorsey…
A Nigerian businessman and politician, Adamu Garba II, has berated CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey for lending his voice to the ongoing EndSARS protests across the nation.Dorsey, who visited Nigeria last year, took to the social media…
COVID-19 Pandemic Caused 8.8% Decline in CO2 Emissions – Study
Restrictions linked to the coronavirus pandemic led to an 8.8 per cent worldwide decline in carbon dioxide emissions in the first half of 2020, an Institute said.The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) said…
Fayemi to Oduduwa Republic agitators: “Who gave you mandate to speak for Yoruba?”
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi says individuals and groups agitating for Nigeria's breakup lack the needed mandate to do so.He stated this during an interview with journalists…
Buhari plotting to install successor in 2023 – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of plotting to install his successor in 2023.The party said the president was perfecting this alleged plot by nominating his Special Assistant on Social Media, …
Protests: No Nigerian blood needs to be spilled – Jonathan warns security agents
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has charged security agents not to shed blood of peaceful protesters.He equally implored demonstrators to remain calm and not take laws into their hands.The former president stated these in a short…
IGP Sets Up SWAT Team To Replace SARS
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu has announced a new Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team to replace the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Frank Mba disclosed this…
Presidential police reforms panel approves all EndSARS demands
The Presidential Panel on Police Reforms has said that all the five demands made by EndSARS protesters would be met.This was disclosed in a Tuesday statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi…
Insecurity: Sack service chiefs before it’s too late – Northern elders appeal to Buhari
A coalition of Northern elders has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately show the service chiefs the exit door before the nation's security situation got out of hand.It also urged the president to overhaul the nation's…
Restructuring: We want 12-state structure – Northern leaders
Some Northern elders under the aegis of "Friends of Democracy" have backed restructuring, saying the nation should revert to the 12-state structure that came into existence in 1967.According to the group, the 12-state structure is the…
Angry reactions as Wike bans EndSARS protests in Rivers
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike's order banning protests in the state has been met with severe criticism on social media.The governor gave the order in a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications,…
Sanwo-Olu set to meet Buhari over EndSARS protests
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State is set to meet President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Villa over ongoing EndSARS protests in the state.Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a tweet on Monday evening, hours after policemen…
Soun of Ogbomoso reveals details of attack on palace
The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oladunni Ajagungbade III, says hoodlums and not EndSARS protesters invaded his palace on Sunday.The Oyo State monarch disclosed this in a statement signed by his Principal Secretary, Mr. Toyin Ajamu, noting…