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He was brought to the Court on a black Sports Utility Vehicles at about 8am, although sitting had yet to commence as of the time of this report. Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra on Thursday arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja amidst tight security, according to The PUNCH. He…

The security operatives stationed at the entrance of the Ministry of Justice building told journalists that only accredited judiciary reporters would be allowed in. Several journalists who came to witness the trial of Nnamdi Kanu were denied access to the courtroom, The PUNCH reports. The security operatives stationed at the entrance of the Ministry of…

According to a source, the tenant used his phone torchlight for illumination before striking a match to ignite his gas cylinder, which immediately exploded, killing him and one other person. No less than two persons have been killed in a gas explosion on Nwanniba Road, in the Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State,…

Samuel Chukwueze was on target as Villarreal thrashed Young Boys 4-1 away to record their first win in Group F of this season’s UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night. Chukwueze, who came on in the 89th minute for his second appearance since returning from injury, scored in the 92nd minute to make it 4-1 to…

According to him, declaring bandits as terrorists or insurgents would enable the Nigerian military to attack and kill bandits without any major consequences in international law. Governor Nasir El-Rufai Following the worsening insecurity in the nation, Governor Nasir El-Rufai has called on the Federal Government to declare bandits as “insurgents” or “terrorists”. Governor El-Rufai made…

Despite the importance of the health sector, LEADERSHIP investigation revealed that the Federal Ministry of Health received the sum of Over N1.385.36trillion in the last three years (2019 to 2021). A breakdown of the budget in the past three years (2019-2021) shows that N6,534 was budgeted for each citizen, indicating N2,178 per citizen in a…

CBN says governments will be able to send direct payments to citizens using the eNaira The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that the eNaira can serve as a medium for the government to send direct payments to citizens eligible for specific welfare programs. The Central Bank revealed this in a document seen by…

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has said young Nigerians need to get involved in politics in order to make a change in the nation. Osinbajo said the only way Nigeria can be transformed is largely dependent on the actions and decisions of those who occupy public offices hence the reason young people in Nigeria must get…

A viral video going online on social media shows the moment the Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha went mad as he spotted his daughter inside a car with a man. Reports alleged that the actor got an information that the man in the car wanted to sleep with his daughter during their outing. In the video…

The secret police unveiled its amended charge sheet as the separatist leader’s trial resumes on October 21. The State Security Service has unveiled its amended charge sheet in the ongoing terrorism charges against Nnamdi Kanu. The Biafran agitator was abducted by Nigerian operatives in Nairobi and transferred to Nigeria in June. He has been held…

As Nigerians mark the #EndSARS protest anniversary, Nigerian activist, DJ Switch took to her Instagram handle to explain how the EndSARS protest changed her life. She shared a video of her participation during the protest via her Instagram handle. She captioned the video; “On this day, last year 20.10.20 we were filled with hopes that…

Policemen arrested an #EndSARS protester wearing ‘charms’ and cutlass at Lekki toll gate, Lagos,. Watch video

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, alluded to Disc Jockey Obianuju Catherine Udeh, better known as DJ Switch, at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. The minister had addressed the media on the occasion of the first anniversary of the EndSARS protest. The protest, which was against police brutality ended on a…

Bruce has been in charge for just over two years, but the new owners have decided a change is needed with Newcastle having failed to win a match this season – and in the relegation zone. Newcastle: Newcastle can confirm that Steve Bruce has left his position as head coach by mutual consent. The club…

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, on Wednesday, said hoodlums were dispersed at the Lekki tollgate, the venue of the #EndSARSMemorial protest in Lagos. CP Odumosu, who spoke to newsmen at the tollgate, stated that the #EndSARSMemorial protesters had already left the location, adding that those who hung around were hoodlums with…

In this interview with ENIOLA AKINKUOTU, a victim of the October 20, 2020 #EndSARS shooting, Nicholas Okpe, recounts his experience at the Lekki tollgate one year after Why did you take part in the #EndSARS protests last year? What grabbed my attention was the five-for-five demands by protesters at the Lekki tollgate. The protest was…

A group of pro-Buhari protesters has converged on the Unity Fountain in Abuja, saying “nobody died at Lekki tollgate” in Lagos. The protesters who were conveyed to the venue by bus, held up placards stating, ”#EndSarsProtest; Lekki shooting was a hoax”, and ”Nobody died at Lekki tollgate”.

The Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi, has admonished youths to keep fighting to fulfill the dream of a better Nigeria. Recall that, Pastor Adeyemi was one of 38 persons charged to Court for disturbance of peace, and inciting the violence that greeted the protests last year. The case was however dismissed. Dear…

Nigerian singer-songwriter, Charley Boy, joins in the protest at the Lekki Toll Gate. #EndSARS #EndSARSMemorial