By Bashir Bello KANO – The Managing Director of Dangote Tomato Processing plant in Kadawa, Kano State, Abdulkarim Kaita has on Thursday called on the Federal government to ban importation of tomato paste like it ban rice importation into the country. This was as he decried importation of tomato paste which he said was still thriving as …

Declare attacks on Oba’s Palace, a sacrilege By Tordue Salem – Abuja The Lagos State Caucus of the House of Representatives has said violent and uncivil elements, have taken over #EndSARS agitations in the state. The Caucus, led by Rep. Dolapo Badru, said the violent protests targeted at businesses and the Media, were unnecessary, as …

EndSars Protester continue at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.Photo Akeem Salau …Warns against ethnic divisiveness By Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA- Foremost rights advocacy group, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has condemned what it called the silence of President Buhari over protests against operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS,  a unit of the Nigeria …

President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA–PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari will  by 7pm today, address Nigerians on the ongoing protests by youths over the brutality of the Police especially the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina in a statement he issued in …

Following detailed briefing by security chiefs on the current situation in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will make a national broadcast Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 7pm. A statement by Special Adviser to the President, (Media & Publicity), Femi Adesina said asked Television, radio and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the …

By Dayo Johnson, Akure South West Governors have raised the alarm of external infiltration in the destruction and carnage in the region under the guise of #EndSARS protest. Chairman South West Governor’s Forum and Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu in a statement in Akure expressed concern over the hijack of the protest ” by some people, …

By Peter Okutu Hoodlums that hijacked the EndSARS protests in Abakaliki, Thursday reportedly shot two Policemen, injuring them in the process. The victims who are presently nursing their injuries were shot at Central Police Station, Abakaliki as the Hoodlums set ablaze two Police Divisions in the State. The inferno that occurred at the two Police …

By Adeola Badru Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, called on angry protesters to embrace peace, as they stormed Testing Ground Police Barracks, Idi-Ape, Ibadan to burn it down. While addressing the protesters along Iwo-Road, Governor Makinde appealed strongly for calm with a promised that government would look into their request. ALSO READ: #ENDSARS: Buhari will …

By Tordue Salem – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, caucus in the House of Representatives, has threatened to drag the Federal Government to the International Criminal Court, ICC, over the killing of scores of protesters at the Lekki Tollgate, Lagos State, a few days ago. The PDP caucus led by Rep. Kingsley Chinda (Rivers), …

To make critical decisions soon Says he won’t watch protest degenerate to anarchy President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has warned the security agencies to operate within the confines of the law and not to do anything that will aggravate the ongoing protest against police brutality. President Buhari is also expected …

President Muhammadu Buhari After about fourteen days of continuous protest in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly set to take action. Disclosing this after having a meeting with Mr President, Babagana Monguno, national security adviser, said: “This situation, we all know is a very grave situation, giving a lot of concern to everyone most especially …

By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri The Imo state police command on Thursday said they have started full enforcement of the curfew declared by the state government. The State Commissioner of Police, Isaac Akinmoyede, made this known to newsmen in Owerri. According to Akinmoyede, the enforcement was necessary  because hoodlums have taken over the protests in the …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation on the alleged attack and killings of peaceful protesters by security agents in Lagos state. The caucus made the call in a statement issued by its leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP-Rivers) in Abuja on …

as army, Police take over security of the  centre BY JIMITOTA ONOYUME WARR: Inmates of the Warri correctional centre on Okere road, Warri south local government area, Delta state  yesterday set some buildings inside the place on fire. The state Police Public relations officer DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya confirmed the development to the Vanguard,  adding that …

Business outlets shut down IYC condemn Lekki Tollgate killings By Samuel Oyadongha – Yenagoa Amidst the threat of the resumption of #EndSARS protest in Yenagoa, security was reinforced around banks in the state capital. Also, some business outlets, especially supermarkets were temporarily shut down in the early hours of the day (Thursday). Vanguard learned that …

BY JIMITOTA ONOYUME Inmates of the Warri correctional centre on Okere road, Warri south local government area, Delta state Thursday set some buildings inside the place on fire. The state Police Public relations officer DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya confirmed the development to the Vanguard, adding that    the authorities of the correctional centre would say if any inmate …

The ENDSARS Protest along Kachia road, Kaduna weekend. PHOTOS:Olu Ajayi. The Young Parliamentarian Forum in the House of Representatives has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to reconvene and address the alleged extrajudicial killings of young protesters in Lagos state. The Chairman of the group, Rep. Kabir Tukura (APC-Kebbi), made the call while …

By Davies Iheamnachor, Port Harcourt The people of  Egbema ethnic nationality in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, have protested against alleged neglect by government in the face of the flood ravaging parts of the country This was as flood has sacked over over 9 communities in Engene in, Ahoada West and East, Abua/Odua and …

Sen. George Akume, the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs has urged the youth not to lose hope over Nigeria as no country in the world is immune to challenges. Akume made the statement on Thursday in Abuja when representatives of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Postgraduate Council conferred on him the Gamji Award of Excellence …

Delta Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated his predecessor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, as he turned 66. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Thursday in Asaba, Okowa commended the former governor for his sterling contributions to the growth and development of Delta. He described Uduaghan as “an elder statesman and …