ENDSARS: WIMBIZ describes killing as barbaric

…says it does not align with democracy By Ebunoluwa Sessou Women in Management, Business and Public Service, WIMBIZ, has described the shooting and killing of #ENDSARS protesters by the military at the Lekki Tollgate as unacceptable saying such barbaric act does not align with the tenets of democracy. WIMBIZ in her statement while condemning the …

EndSARS:Viral nature a confirmation Media/ICT is our future – Akparanta

By Ike Uchechukwu The Executive Director ,Box 411 Kelvin Akparanta has asserted that the visibility and notoriety the Endsars peaceful protest has gained is an attestation that the future belongs to ICT inclined in our society The Brand strategist and arts enthusiast with many years of professional experience said with the aid of the internet …

#EndSARS Protest: We won’t allow anybody to disrupt peace of our nation — Buhari

Says Govt promptness to act misconstrued as weakness Reaffirms Govt commitment to preserving Nigeria’s unity Urges Int’l community to make hast pronouncements Tells youths to discontinue street protests President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has warned the youths protesting over police brutality especially the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, not to take …

#EndSARS Protests: INEC postpones October 31 by-elections

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has postponed the 15 bye-elections earlier slated for October 31 in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protest which had seen hoodlums hijacking the agitations to wreak havoc across the nation. Although INEC did not announce a new date, the commission said it would meet again in …

Horror in Ikotun as police kill 5 looters, arrest scores

File photo. By Olasunkanmi Akoni Pandemonium broke on Thursday, in Ikotun, Alimosho area of Lagos State following the killing of about five hoodlums who were shot dead by Mobile Police, Mopol, after attacking a popular supermarket and looted various items in the process. Earlier, a Mopol officer and another person believed to be a police informant …

#EndSARS Protest in Ondo: Four suspected arsonists arrested

— Name alleged sponsors Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s office on fire By Dayo Johnson FOUR suspected arsonists have been arrested in connection with the burnt campaign office of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in Akure, the Ondo state capital. Reports had it that they have made useful statements to the military. Reliable sources told newsmen in Akure that …

Breaking: Buhari orders Nigerian youths to end protests

By Nwafor Sunday President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered Nigerian youths to stop their protest, noting that he has taken note of their demands. “I therefore call on our youths to discontinue the street protests and constructively engage government in finding solutions. Your voice has been heard loud and clear and we are responding.” Buhari disclosed this on Thursday night when …

#EndSARS: Obaseki meets with youth groups, reviews curfew

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City As a way of curtailing the violent nature the #EndSARS demonstration has assumed in Edo state, Governor Godwin Obaseki on Thursday met with leaders of #EndSARS and several civil society groups leaders, social groups, selected youth leaders, and stakeholders across the state where he …

#EndSARS: Ogun judicial panel of investigation calls for complaints

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The newly inaugurated Judicial Panel of Investigation by the Ogun State government has called on residents of the State who are victims of police brutality, human rights violations, and extra judicial killings from security agents to channel their complaints to the panel for proper investigation and justice delivery. The complaints which …

#EndSARS: Obaseki meets with youth groups, review curfew

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City As a way of curtailing the violent nature the #EndSARS demonstration has assumed in Edo state, Governor Godwin Obaseki on Thursday met with leaders of #EndSARS and several civil society groups leaders, social groups, selected youth leaders, and stakeholders across the state where he …

Nigeria debt-GDP ratio could hit 68 percent — IMF raises alarm

Sub-saharan Africa faces a huge challenge, made worse by the coronavirus pandemic, to find nearly $900 billion to repay massive debt and fund essential public spending, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Thursday. In a special report, the IMF said the region would require some $890 billion in external financing — equal to 55 percent …

Fr Mbaka’s church not burnt ― Spokesman

By Dennis Agbo Contrary to a viral video suggesting that the Catholic Adoration Ground Enugu, superintended by Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka was razed by protesting youths, the church said it’s not true. Mbaka’s spokesman, Mr Maximus Ugwoke who spoke with Vanguard said the story and video making the rounds were false and should be disregard. …

EndSARS: Reps Demand For Emergency Session

By Tordue Salem, Abuja Members of the House of Representatives, under the auspices of Young Parliamentarians Forum, have urged the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and the President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmed Lawan, to reconvene both Houses for an emergency session on the raging EndSARs protests across the country. The Lawmakers …

Nigeria debt-GDP ratio to hit 68 percent — IMF raises alarm

Sub-saharan Africa faces a huge challenge, made worse by the coronavirus pandemic, to find nearly $900 billion to repay massive debt and fund essential public spending, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Thursday. In a special report, the IMF said the region would require some $890 billion in external financing — equal to 55 percent …

EndSARS: I didn’t order destruction of Yoruba assets — Nnamdi Kanu

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. By Dennis Agbo LEADER of the pro-Biafra group, the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has washed his hands off the allegation that he ordered for the destruction of properties belonging to the people of South-West geopolitical zone. Kanu said that his statement was twisted …

EndSARS Protests: PDP advises FG to set up independent panel

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Federal Government to immediately set up an independent judicial panel to look into the role of security agencies’ handling of the youth’ peaceful protests. Prince Uche Secondus, the PDP National Chairman, made the call while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, on the ongoing EndSARS protests in …

EndSARS Protests: PDP advises FG to set up independent panel

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Federal Government to immediately set up an independent judicial panel to look into the role of security agencies’ handling of the youth’ peaceful protests. Prince Uche Secondus, the PDP National Chairman, made the call while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, on the ongoing EndSARS protests in …

#EndSARS: FCT Police arrest hoodlums, as Minister sets up compensation panel

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has announced the arrest of some hoodlums who went on rampage earlier in the week during the #EndSARS protest. Bello disclosed this on Thursday during an on-the-spot assessment of Apo and Dutse Alhaji areas which were worst hit by the crisis. He …