The directive is for both the public and private schoolsThe Lagos State government has directed all primary and secondary schools across the state to be closed from Tuesday, October 20. The directive, according to the statement issued by the commissioner for education, Folasade Adefisayo, is for both the public and private schools. The statement, which…
Obasanjo spoke when he visited Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife, at his palace in Ile-Ife, Osun state, on Monday.He described the #EndSARS protest as the product of an extensive agitation by the Nigerian youth. He said the youths are clamouring for a better life and there are several ways the government can show it understands…
A 13-year-old boy died on Monday, October 19, after falling off a moving truck during the #EndSARS protest in Sapele, Delta State. According to a witness, the young boy reportedly jumped on the back of the moving truck that was headed out of Sapele, fell off, and died of injuries sustained. “He jumped on a…
Actor Yul Edochie has called for the resignation of President Buhari. He made the call via his Twitter handle on Monday afternoon, October 19. According to Yul, President Buhari was very vocal during the Goodluck Jonathan administration and called for the resignation of the former President based on poor performance. He opined that President Buhari has…
The Ogun State Police Command has declared a suspected notorious cultist, identified as Bobo, wanted for allegedly killing an automobile mechanic, Salaudeen Lawal. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, October 18, said the suspect, who terrorizes Igbesa and its environs in Ado-Odo Ota, stabbed the deceased…
The songwriter, singer, and record label producer Davido has taken to his Twitter page to disclose that there are paid thus in disguise as protestors to vandalize the real protesters. Earlier this morning, it was reported that some thugs vandalized some protesters protesting on the streets of Edo. Some of the protesters have lost their…
The Emir of Borgu in Niger State, Muhammed Dantoro, has said that he understands the concerns of the End SARS protesters but cautioned against the situation being hijacked by enemies of the government. The Emir made this known in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Monday, NAN reports. According to him, nobody stands to…
UEFA has said a ‘final eight’ will be considered as a way to round off the Champions League and Europa League from 2024. The single-country, one-leg format was adopted to conclude the competitions last season, due to the COVID-19 outbreak that disrupted the football calendar. UEFA is contractually bound with broadcasters to revert to the…
Jim Nwobodo, a former Anambra State Governor, has condemned the attacks on youths protesting against police brutality in Nigeria. Nwobodo warned President Muhammadu Buhari not to allow Nigeria’s next generation to be wasted. He issued the warning while urging Buhari to ignore ill-advice and listen to the End SARS agitation rather than kill them. The…
Nigerian Singer, Rudeboy has a message to the Inspector General of Police concerning the type of people being recruited into theRudeboy in a tweet he made on the 19th of October said that IG should stop recruiting illiterates. According to him, there are thousands of unemployed graduates who are more fit for the jobs. He…