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
He urged them to think about the millions of lives that are being ruined in the country whenever they want to collect bribes from corrupt leaders. Mr Macaroni Popular comedian, Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr. Macaroni, has called out Nigerian celebrities who collects money from politicians and don’t lend their voices to issues concerning…
The state Police Commissioner, Hakeem Odumosu, said the police fired tear gas at the protesters to avoid a breakdown of law and order. Police fire teargas at protesters Police in Lagos has said it fired teargass at #EndSARSMemorial protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate on Wednesday in order to avoid a breakdown of law and…
The victim’s refusal to wash plates angered her mother who then picked up a matchet that was nearby and hacked her on the head. Mother Hacks Her 7-year-old Daughter With Machete For Refusing To Wash Dishes A mother is now at large after she allegedly hacked her 7-year-old daughter with a matchet for refusing to…
The victory means the Ligue 1 side now have seven points from their opening three group games. Mbappe and Messi World-famous footballer, Kylian Mbappe has said “it is easy to play with Lionel Messi”, following their 3-2 win over RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The victory means the Ligue 1 side…
The man has been identified as Michael Haugabook while the teenager is Deja. Haugabook and Deja A 61-year-old man has caused outrage on social media after marrying his goddaughter who just turned 18. The man has been identified as Michael Haugabook while the teenager is Deja. Michael, a father with multiple children, was a part…
