By Chimaobi Nwaiwu – Nnewi The Anambra State Government has declared a twenty-four-hour curfew in the state beginning from 8 pm today, Thursday, October 22nd, 2020. Governor Willie Obiano made the announcement during a statewide broadcast in Awka the state capital. According to the Governor, “the curfew has become necessary due to unpleasant incidents recorded …

…Demands judicial panel of inquiry on Lekki Toll Gate shootings By Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA- Concerned about the growing tension in the land occasioned by nationwide protests against police brutality, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately declare a state of emergency on the nation’s security architecture. This is even …

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE leadership of the Edo State House of Assembly yesterday declared its support for the peaceful protest against police brutality, the #EndSARS agitation, describing it as the right of the citizens but decried the violent dimension the demonstrations have taken. The assembly leadership in a statement issued by the …

File: Police station By Bose Adelaja Another facility belonging to the Nigeria Police Force in Ojodu Berger area of Lagos State, were Thursday, razed when during an attack on the facility by a group of hoodlums. Vanguard gathered that some shops attached to the station as well as stationary vehicles were razed by the hoodlums who …

Samuel Ortom By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has condemned in strong terms, the attack on END SARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos state and called for a probe of the incident. He described as unfortunate and unacceptable, the killing of the innocent and unarmed young Nigerians lamenting that it …

EndSars Protester continue at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.Photo Akeem Salau *Demands arrest, trial of killer-soldiers By Dapo Akinrefon The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday, lampooned President Muhammadu Buhari for keeping mute over the Lekki toll gate killings and failing to visit the scene or commiserate with those who lost dear ones. Afenifere, in a statement by …

…Commends the youths for the peaceful protest  …As hoodlums raze Road Safety office, Beautification Garden in Asaba Governor Ifeanyi Okowa By Festus Ahon DELTA State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, Thursday declared 48 hours curfew across the State as tension heightened in major towns and cities of the State. Suspected hoodlums had Wednesday night set ablaze the …

Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC …Gets N20 m bail By Soni Daniel, Abuja A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Oghuma Johnson Egwakhide, has been charged to court by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission for reportedly collecting N1.6 million bribe from three contractors. ICPC, in a four-count …

…sets up judicial panel Gov Ben Ayade of Cross Rivers state By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, on Thursday announced an indefinite suspension of payment of tuition by indigenes of the state in the state-owned Cross River State University of Technology (CRUTECH), He further extended service year for indigenes of …

Some suspected hoodlums who hijacked the #EndSARS protest against police brutality in Okitipupa Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State on Thursday allegedly set ablaze the Okitipupa Divisional Police Station and the LGA Secretariat. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that efforts by  the officers of the Nigerian  Army, 19 Battalion, Niquora Barracks in …

By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja Director-General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Salihu Moh. Lukman has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently take steps to overhaul the machinery of his government in order to strengthen its capacity to respond to governance issues. Lukman gave the charge in an advisory issued Thursday in Abuja, adding that …

There has been an attempted jail break at the Ikoyi Prison as soldiers and police battle to prevent the actions from all corners of the prison. Vanguard gathered that in an attempt to prevent the prisoners from escape, the security personnel are firing on all angles, which exposes neighbouring residents at risk of catching stray bullets. https://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/WhatsApp-Video-2020-10-22-at-13.14.46.mp4 The post VIDEO: …

President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the meeting of the National Security Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that those in attendance at the meeting include Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Ministers of Defence, Bashir Magashi; Interior, Rau’f Aregbesola; Police Affairs, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi and Geoffrey Onyaema, …

By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo Osun State Government has disclosed that the 24-hour curfew it imposed on the state is still in place. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji on Thursday stated that the curfew was necessitated by the need to clear communities of the state of violence …

Lionel Messi is preventing Antoine Griezmann from expressing himself at Barcelona as the Frenchman continues to be overshadowed by the superstar captain, according to Arsene Wenger. Griezmann arrived from LaLiga rivals Atletico Madrid in a blockbuster €120million transfer last year but he has struggled to establish himself alongside Messi at Camp Nou. An unused substitute …

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The Ondo State House of Assembly has called for calm as the EndSARS protests by youths across the country turned violent in the state. The Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun, on Thursday in Akure entreated the protesters to embrace peace and allow the government to attend to their agitations. He assured that the lawmakers sympathised with …

In recognition of her work across Nigeria, especially in the northern part of the country, where she works to empower and mentor young people, Farida Princess Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer of Premium Shelter Limited, has bagged five awards. In a statement signed by her Media Office, Ahmed expressed gratitude to the youth groups that …

As the Nigerian economy continues to dwindle, the country has actually experienced rapid growth as regards to numbers of unemployed youths roaming the streets. A young Anambra born Philanthropist & Entrepreneur by name Engr. Henry Ekene Okpala (Oheno Ventures Multi Links Company) had mapped out plans to render free professional training to 200 youths on Painting …

President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the Service Chiefs and heads of security agencies at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Although the agenda of the meeting is yet to be made public, it may not be unconnected to the ongoing nationwide protests against police brutality, especially the Special …