Following the dissolution of The Special Anti-Robbery Squad and creation of the Special Weapons and Tactics ( SWAT), the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has disclosed that SARS operatives won’t be allowed to join the new body, SWAT. The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) Unit was dissolved by the IGP following complaints and massive protests by…
Two helicopters on Wednesday crashed in Afghanistan’s southern province of Helmand, killing nine people aboard, the ministry of defence said. In a statement, the ministry said that the helicopters crashed overnight due to technical issues while taking off, the incident is under investigation. Two local officials told dpa that the helicopters collided while they were…
Nigerian policewoman has said that the #EndSARS protest will do nothing to the rot in the system because police officers were paid ‘peanuts’ while politicians they protect take huge sums of money home. She disclosed this during a radio programme in Lagos. The policewoman said though she earns N53,000 monthly, she’s been unable to pay…
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Wednesday sympathized with the Nigeria Police over the death of some of its men who lost their lives in a car crash that happened in Ondo State. While condoling with families and well-wishers of victims of the unfortunate car crash which occurred on Tuesday along Oba-Ile-Airport road, Akure,…
Armed thugs on Wednesday attacked End SARS protesters at the Berger area of Abuja. The thugs who invaded the protest venue at Berger junction were armed with cutlasses. They chased the protesters and destroyed vehicles parked in the area. GIOTV gathered that some protesters sustained injuries and have been rushed to the hospital. Meanwhile, the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State has expelled Favour Semilore-Tomomewo. APC is accusing her of anti-party activities. The ruling platform said she worked against Governor Rotimi Akeredolu during the election. The lawmaker represents Ilaje Constituency 2 at the House of Assembly. Semilore-Tomomewo is the only woman in the…
Fifteen commuters kidnapped at the Ekreravwen section of the East-West Road in Ughelli North council area of Delta last Wednesday have been reportedly released. GIOTV learned the 15 victims were freed on Tuesday morning after spending a week in the kidnappers’ den. Also, the manager of a new generation bank who was kidnapped on his…
One person was reportedly killed and several cars were destroyed after cult groups clashed in the Ebute Metta area in Lagos state on Tuesday night, October 13. Members of the cult groups at about 8 pm, went about destroying every car parked on the streets in the area. The spokesperson of the state police command, Muyiwa…
Lekki residents defied the early morning downpour in Lagos today October 14 and have continued the #EndSARS protest. They wore their raincoats, boots and held their umbrellas as they continued the protest for an end to police brutality and total reform of the Nigerian police. They laid siege on the toll gate along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, causing…
An Abuja Federal High Court has reversed the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to de-register the Youth Party of Nigeria, YPN.The court ruled that INEC’s decision was a breach of the political party’s right to fair hearing. In his judgment, Justice Inyang Ekwo, said the electoral umpire breached YPN’s right by de-registering…