Alex Ekubo, popular Nigerian actor, has suggested that the famous Lekki toll gate be renamed in memory of protesters who lost their lives during the protest. Ekubo added that the dead protesters paid the ultimate price while trying to put an end to police brutaity. According to the thespian, Lekki Toll Plaza should be renamed…
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has approved a dusk-to-dawn curfew across the state as part of efforts to ensure peace and normalcy. The curfew, which took effect from10pm, Tuesday, October 20, would have both human and vehicular movements restricted across the state. Governor Fayemi, in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that there were attempts to breach its website.Anonymous, a legion of hackers, had claimed responsibility for hitting the agency’s internet platform. The group also tempered with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website and threatened to target more. The anonymous group say their actions are in…
Former Presidential aide and author, Reno Omokri has reacted to the formation of the new unit called Special Weapons and Tactics, SWAT which is the replacement of the former SARS unit. The IGP Adamu had earlier announced that the SWAT team will replace the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which was disbanded following nationwide protests over…
Though the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, announced yesterday, October 11, that SARS has been dissolved and its officers will be deployed to other factions of the police, Nigerians are not pleased and have continued the end SARS protests. This morning, several protesters formed a human chain at the Lekki toll gate, demanding that…
The Nigeria Police Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, has given reasons why it will be difficult to scrap the special anti-robbery squad (SARS). PPRO Mba said this while addressing the nationwide protest against the police unit, in an interview with Channel TV, on Friday, October 9. In his words ;“If the #EndSARS hashtag is seen…
Eight persons have been killed in the gas explosion that occurred in the Baruwa community, in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. The explosion, which reportedly emanated from the Best Roof Cooking Gas, occurred around 5.45 am on Thursday. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu visited the scene and spoke to the…
Friends, colleagues, family , and members of the Ogidi Ani-Etiti in Idemili LGA of Anambra State have taken to Facebook to mourn Nonso Umeadi, who was allegedly stabbed to death by his tenant. The deceased popularly known as ‘Okpole’ was found in a pool of his own blood and rushed to Iyi Enu Mission Hospital Ogidi…
Our ex minister of aviation Femi Fani-Kayode, has revealed more regarding his estranged wife Precious Chikwendu, alleged affair with a married man.In reference to him, he has endured the “madness” of his estranged wife for 7 years to protect their children. The PDP Chieftain who insisted that he won’t turn the affairs of his personal…
The peaceful protesters of the Coalition of Revolution (CORE) movement have decried the brutality they suffered in the hands of operatives of the Department of Security Service (DSS) in Osun State. The protesters who gathered at the popular Olaiya in Osogbo on Thursday to protest the state of the nation were dispersed, arrested brutalized by…