By Festus Ahon, ASABA A former Secretary to the Delta State Government, SSG, Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay has cancelled merriments and celebrations meant to mark his 60th birthday anniversary. He turns 60 on Sunday, the 25th of this month. Macaulay, Friday night, said the cancellation of the celebrations was in deference to the present happenings in …

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State. By Ugochukwu Alaribe – Umuahia Abia state government has relaxed the curfew imposed on Aba and Umuahia cities following the hijack of the EndSARS protest by hoodlums who razed public and private properties in Aba. Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, who disclosed in Umuahia, stated that the curfew …

Hoodlums in Onitsha, Anambra, have destroyed the statue of Nigeria’s first president Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, erected in the city. The hoodlums are suspected to be some of those who hijacked the #EndSARS protest to wreak havoc. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the statute, located at Denis Memorial Grammar School roundabout in Onitsha, …

By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested ten suspects in connection with the violence carried out in Uyo, the State capital Thursday night. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Andrew Amiengheme who disclosed this to newsmen weekend at the Police headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia, said the suspects were arrested following …

By Omeiza Ajayi Men of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Command of the Nigeria Police Force have foiled an attempt by some youths to break into a warehouse at the Arts and Culture building in Area 10, Garki. The youths, numbering over 40 had invaded the area on Saturday morning and made attempts to gain …

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A Civil Society Organisation, Citizens Action for Good Governance, CAGG, Friday, condemned former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on a statement made over President Muhammadu, on the #EndSARS protests in the country. This was contained in a statement signed by the National Coordinator, CAGG, Nazir Galadanchi, where Obasanjo’s …

Arogbonlo Israel General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Pastor Daniel Olukoya on Wednesday, has expressed sadness over the shooting of protesting youths by Nigerian security forces. Recall the security forces were reported on Tuesday, 20th October to have used live bullets on the youths that are carrying out peaceful protest across the …

By Omeiza Ajayi Men of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Command of the Nigeria Police Force has foiled an attempt by some youths to break into a warehouse at the Arts and Culture building in Area 10, Garki. The youths, numbering over 40 had invaded the area on Saturday morning and made attempts to gain entry …

Police officers from Ovwian Aladja Police Station in Delta State have assaulted a Vanguard reporter, Akpokona Omafuaire, on his way to an official assignment. Details later… The post PHOTOS: Ovwian Aladja policemen brutalise Vanguard reporter, damage his car appeared first on Vanguard News.

Late Senator Rose Oko By Tordue Salem, Abuja The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Ben Ayade and his predecessor, Sen. Liyel Imoke, at the weekend, led senators, members of the House of Representatives and Ministers in paying glowing tributes to the late Senator Rose Okoh in Abuja. After the opening prayer at the night of …

Residents who were involved in the looting of COVID-19 palliatives preserved by state government were seen in a viral video on Saturday sharing their loot with beggars on the streets. Watch the video below: https://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pALL.mp4 The post VIDEO: Residents share looted COVID-19 palliatives with street beggars appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Dapo Akinrefon A Diaspora group, Yoruba One Voice, YOV, on Friday, condemned the recent killing of peaceful protesters in Lekki area of Lagos State, describing the act as genocide. Nigerian soldiers opened fire on #ENDSARS protesters in Lagos which led to casualties and fatalities. In a statement by Yoruba One Voice Communications Director, Zacheaus …

Destroy APC, NLC Secretariat, set INEC office ablaze By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar Despite the 24 hours curfew declared by the Cross River government on Friday, what began as an invasion of stated-owned warehouses has degenerated into a looting spree as hoodlums looted various establishments, malls, confectionery amongst others. The rampage took a different dimension …

…says Buhari speech undermines Lagos massacre By Dapo Akinrefon A Diaspora group, Yoruba One Voice, YOV, on Friday, condemned the recent killing of peaceful protesters in Lekki area of Lagos State, describing the act as genocide. Nigerian soldiers opened fire on #ENDSARS protesters in Lagos which led to casualties and fatalities. In a statement by …

Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi The  member representing Warri Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi has condemned the shooting and killings  of some of the ENDSARS protesters in Lekki, Lagos and other parts of the country, While urging youths and residents of Warri federal constituency to be calm and obey the state government …

By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A group called the New Nigerian Project, NNP, has called on the Federal Government to address demands made by #EndSARS protesters as expectations are high. The group made the call in a statement signed by the Chairman, Mohammed Alhaji Danjum, where it pointed out that if the government can proactively …

By Nwokoma Messiah Today the 22nd day of October 2020, the global ecclesiastical family and humanity, in general, will be celebrating the life of a great Nigerian. Somebody who has come to be known for so many things to many persons. Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere the founder of the Omega Power Ministries OPM turns 47 today …

By Emma Una – Calabar Five persons were reported dead with three children declared missing in Calabar on Friday night following the outbreak of looting and violence in the city by hoodlums who invaded public and private warehouses to loot. Three of those who died were trapped in the fire that engulfed the Cross River …

Mr Suleiman Adamu, Minister of Water Resources The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, says there is nothing new in the Water Resources Bill as it is derived from four already existing Nigerian water resources laws. Adamu was speaking on the bill while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) forum in Abuja. …

Afenifere By Dapo Akinrefon The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, and Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Saturday, frowned at the attempt to use the fallout of the Lekki tollgate killings, which led to lootings and burning spree in Lagos, to put a wedge between Yoruba and Igbo. The statement was titled: ‘Afenifere and Ohanaeze say no to willful destruction’, …