N1bn victory: Congratulations, appeal against judgment won’t succeed, Sani tells Nnamdi Kanu
The senator who represented Kaduna Central at the 8th Senate, Shehu Sani, has congratulated the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, over his N1 billion court victory. The Federal Governent was on Wednesday, January 19, ordered by a High Court sitting in Abia State to pay the sum of N1 billion to […]
1,400 residents massacred in 14 months in South-East by security agents —Report
Nigerian security agencies led by the Nigerian Army killed no fewer than 1,400 residents in South-East states, report claims. The report also said that about 1,000 homes were raised, adding that the incidents took place in 100 communities in the Igboland. According to the report, the security agencies involved in the alleged massacre include the […]
BREAKING Ogun Polytechnic Students Protest, Sit On Expressway
Students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State, embarked on a protest on Thursday morning. The students, in a video, were seen sitting on the road, which resulted in gridlock as vehicles could not move. While the cause of the protest was not known as at the time of filing this report, the video […]
House of Reps orders Malami, IGP’s probe over Magodo Estate saga
The House of Representatives has ordered an immediate investigation of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, over their involvement in a crisis concerning Magodo GRA Phase 2, Lagos State. This is coming as the House directed its Committees on Justice, Public Petition and Police Affairs […]
Police Deny Relocation Of Bandits’ Kingpin, Bello Turji To Kwara State
The Kwara State Police Command has said claims that the fleeing Zamfara State bandits kingpin, Bello Turji, has relocated to an unidentified forest in the state, are untrue. Spokesman of the command, Okasanmi Ajayi, in Ilorin on Wednesday, said it was necessary to clarify the claims to diffuse the tension already created in the minds […]
Afenifere Laments Kidnapping On Lagos-Ibadan Road, Says Bandit Leaders Now In South-West
The Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has lamented the spate of insecurity in the country including incessant kidnapping on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. According to the National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, in a statement, there was kidnapping of seven people around Isara Remo on Lagos/Ibadan Expressway last Sunday which was evidence that the governments at both […]
Tinubu apologizes over comment on PVC
The National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has tendered an apology over his statement concerning the Permanent Voter Cards. Tinubu, while encouraging his supporters to register ahead of the 2023 elections had informed them that their PVC had expired. He said, “In case they do not announce to you on time, the PVC you have […]
Buhari hails Super Eagles for advancing to round of 16 in grand style
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the Super Eagles of Nigeria for keeping hope alive in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon and by winning all their group matches and advancing to the second round of the tournament in grand style. Buhari stated this in a statement by the Special Adviser to the […]
IPOB releases names of criminals sponsored by Imo governor, others to cause insecurity
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has released some names allegedly impersonating its members and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) across Imo and the Anambra States. Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the group had in December 2020 launched the ESN, saying the regional security outfit, just like Amotekun in the South-West, would help to tackle crimes […]
BREAKING: Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Twitter Operations In Nigeria
A Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, struck out a lawsuit by former Presidential candidate, Adamu Garba challenging the operations of Twitter in Nigeria. According to the Socio-economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), on its verified Twitter, Justice Abubakar gave the ruling. Garba, a businessman and former Senator in 2020 during #EndSARS protests […]