EndSars Protesters t Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.Photo Akeem Salau AN advocate of youths, a businessman of international repute and founder/Chief Executive Officer, Itesiwaju Oodua Foundation (IOF), Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has called for calm among the youths as the EndSARS protests have now gone haywire. Adeyemo, in a statement made …
EndSars Protesters at the CBN Headquarters, Abuja, Sunday. PHOTO: Abayomi Adeshida. The indigenous Youths of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the auspices of Indigenous People of FCT Youths Representatives, have denied harassing the EndSars protesters, saying instead they are prepared to join and support any peaceful EndSARS protest in the territory. A spokesperson for …
The Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has urged EndSARS protesters to take a break and give the government chance to attend to their demands in the interest of peace in the country. Badejo made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Friday. According …
*Accuses him of committing treasonable felony *Tasks Yorubas,northerners,others not to see destruction of properties in Lagos as Igbo agenda By Joseph Erunke ABUJA -South East peace building group has accused the leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra,IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,of inciting the region against the Nigerian state. To this end,the group under the umbrella of Coalition …
By Omeiza Ajayi Director General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Salihu Moh. Lukman has lamented the growing inaction of some appointees of President Muhammadu Buhari, saying the development is exposing the president to unfair criticisms. Lukman who spoke on Friday in Abuja during the media presentation of his new book, ‘APC and Progressive Politics in …
The Global Peace Foundation of Nigeria (GPFN), an NGO, has appealed to Nigerians not to allow the EndSARS protest destroy the unity and peace of the country. The Country Director of GPFN, Rev. John Hayab, made the appeal in a statement on Friday in Kaduna. Hayab said that the protests had attracted a lot of …
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed over 1,500 personnel to guard all national assets and critical infrastructures within Lagos state. The Commandant, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, Mr Paul Ayeni, told the Newsmen in Lagos on Friday, that the directive came from the Commandant -General (CG) of NSCDC, Abdullahi Gana. Ayeni said …
By Ikechukwu Odu, Nsukka Banks, petrol stations and other commercial activities were on Friday, shut at the university town of Nsukka, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State following intelligence report which alleged that some hoodlums were paid to hijack EndSARS protest earlier scheduled to hold in the metropolis today to cause mayhem. Even Ogige Market, …
By Peter Okutu The South-East Governors’ Forum, National Assembly members and other leaders in the region, Friday called on all ethnic nationalities in the country to maintain peace and order not minding the current challenges occasioned by the ongoing protests across the country. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David …
Up to 20 soldiers were confirmed dead and six others missing as armed insurgents stormed an army base in Khash Rod district of Afghanistan’s western Nimroz province on Friday. District Governor Hajji Khalil Watandost said on Friday. “The Taliban rebels launched multi-pronged offensive on a military base known as Dehmazang in Khash Rod district at …
The Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba (Dr). Abd-Ganiy Adekunle Salau, Ajinese 1.The Aseyin of Iseyin in Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State, Oba Abdulganiy Adekunle, on Friday, appealed to EndSARS protesters across the country to sheath their sword and embrace peace. The traditional ruler said that there was a need for them to remain calm …
Orders deployment of anti-riot policemen in States Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. By Olasunkanmi Akoni Following the extensive damage to various installations and government properties, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Friday led the team for an on-the-spot assessment of the situation across the state towards the rebuilding process. Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by the …
Popular Abuja clergy, Prophet I.O Samuel has joined the league of clergymen who have voiced out about the current situation plaguing the Nation. The prophet noted for his prophetic alerts said our problem cannot be solved politically but according to the revelation God gave prophet T.B Joshua. Good morning my fellow Nigerians. I break my …
A Grade I Area Court Judge asked a 65-year-old man, Samuel Maduakar, to forgive and pray for his “problem daughter” Ifeoma to change. The police charged Ifeoma, 27, with criminal intimidation, assault and mischief on Feb.19. The police alleged that she attacked her father and threatened to poison him. The judge, Muhammad Adamu, said:”you have to continue to …
The Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba (Dr). Abd-Ganiy Adekunle Salau, Ajinese 1.The Aseyin of Iseyin in Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State, Oba Abdulganiy Adekunle, on Friday, appealed to EndSARS protesters across the country to sheath their sword and embrace peace. The traditional ruler said that there was a need for them to remain calm …
Anyaso Leading youth advocate and founder Chima Anyaso Foundation, and co-founder of the New Nigeria 2019, NN19, Chima Anyaso have called for an end to violence and wanton destruction of properties, and a stoppage on the attack as the aftermath of a peaceful protest across Nigeria. He said it was time to clean up the streets …
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State. Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has appealed to youths to forgive the country’s leaders, noting that the leaders had learnt valuable lessons from the prevailing disturbing situation. Umahi, who made the appeal on Friday during an address to the people of the state, insisted that the country needed to move …
…says the action was being taken on their demands By Festus Ahon, ASABA SENIOR Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Security and Intelligence Gathering, Hon. Basil Ishiekwene has called on #ENDSARS Protesters to give peace a chance and allow the government some time to implement their demands. Ishiekwene stated this in a …
…. We are watching keenly on the outcome By Ebunoluwa Sessou A non-governmental, Catalyst Men Network Int’l has said, it is keenly watching all the unfolding scenarios in and outside Lagos regarding the #EndSARS protests which transmute to #Endlife mayhems. In a statement released to Vanguard, Dayo Adeyemi, team Lead, Catalyst Men Network Int’l, commiserates …
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