Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has announced a further relaxation of the curfew imposed on the state. The curfew was imposed in the wake of breakdown of law and order, following the hijack of the peaceful #EndSARS protests. The curfew which was formerly between 8pm to 6am will now …

An Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered seven men who allegedly gang-raped a minor to death, be remanded in Ikoyi Custodial Centre, pending legal advice. The police charged Ajom Tabi, 37; Omobolanle Olowookere, 41; Aliu Bilyamin, 24; Emmanuel Okon, 24; Bolarinwa Olamilekan, 24; Badmus Abdulateef, 20; Azeez Quadri, 22; and Sunday Odunayo, 22 with three counts …

By Dennis Agbo The entire Igbo leaders, including South East Governors, the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, pro-Biafra group, the political class, traditional and religious leaders of Igbo extraction, have demanded that the Igbo should be given the opportunity to be President of Nigeria in 2023 In a communique arising from a meeting of the Movement for …

…calls for free legal services to murdered, injured Police personnel By Gabriel Ewepu AS various Panels of Inquiry commence hearing across the states on activities of the defunct Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, F-SARS, a Civil Society Organisation, CSO, Citizens Action for Good Governance, CAGG, Thursday, declared that ‘Police Lives Matter’ in the spirit of fair hearing …

Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau state By Marie-Therese Nanlong Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has interacted with youths in the State as part of his consultation with stakeholders to ensure lasting peace in the State. The interactive session which came on the heels of the recent looting and vandalization of public and private property in the …

By Emma Ujah – Abuja The World Bank has predicted a 14 per cent fall in global remittance flows in 2021, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global economy. “As the COVID19 pandemic and economic crisis continues to spread, the amount of money migrant workers send home is projected to decline 14% …

…As Buhari holds video conference with EU Council By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President of the European Council, Mr Charles Michel, has reiterated Europe’s support for Nigeria’s Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the next Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The EU Council President made this known when he held a video conference with President …

Against the backdrop of attacks on personnel of the Nigerian Police Force and burning of several Police Stations during the Post EndSARS protests, the Inspector General of Police has directed Policemen to henceforth protect themselves if attacked. “If anyone assaults you, you can protect yourselves. When we talk of human rights, the police are human …

The Lagos State House of Assembly will ascertain all police stations and other properties destroyed in the wake of the #EndSARS protest and solicit the government ‘s assistance to rehabilitate them, a lawmaker has said. Mr Victor Akande, a member of the ad hoc committee constituted by the legislature to ascertain the extent of damage …

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday held a video conference with Mr Charles Michel, President of the European Council, during which the latter reiterated Europe’s support for Nigeria’s Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the next Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The President is leading Nigeria’s charge for Okonjo-Iweala, the country’s former Minister of Finance, to emerge as …

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Mr Ahmad Ahmad has tested positive for COVID-19. A statement on the website of the continental football governing body on Friday read:”the president after his arrival to Cairo on Oct. 28, presented mild flu symptoms and submitted to the COVID-19 protocol. ”Today, the test results are …

By Dirisu Yakubu, Abuja In a bid to tackle cross border illegal dealings, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, and the United States Federal Trade Commission, FTC, have signed an upgraded Memorandum of Understanding, MoU. Signed jointly on October 27, 2020, by Mohammed Umar Abba, acting Chairman, …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo SAN chairs a virtual Economic Sustainability Committee meeting on ESP Implementation Updates. 30th October 2020. Photos; Tolani Alli Vice President Yemi Osinbajo SAN chairs a virtual Economic Sustainability Committee meeting on ESP Implementation Updates. 30th October 2020. Photos; Tolani Alli ALSO READ: Edo2020: Tribunal sitting begins, charges litigants on frivolous motions Vanguard The post Photos: Osinbajo …

By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal had its inaugural sitting where it urged all the litigants to desist from frivolous motions that would derail the court processes even as it pledged fairness and to all litigants and ensure it finishes its business within the consistently stipulated time. Chairman of the three-man …

By Prince Okafor The Lagos State government has on Friday disclosed that it’s working with the Electricity Distribution Companies in Lagos to ensure all households are metered before the end of the current administration. The LASG disclosed this during the official launch of the Federal Government National Mass Metering Program, NMMP, organised by the Eko …

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Over 2,000 students of Benue State University, BSU, have benefited from various scholarship schemes of the institution. Outgoing Vice-Chancellor of BSU, Prof. Moses Kembe who made this known yesterday in a valedictory press conference in Makurdi said the scholarship scheme which was part of the success story of his tenure had helped …

The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Enquiry on Restitution for victims of SARS Related Abused and other matters Friday visited the military hospital at Ikoyi, insisting on inspecting the mortuary. After about 30 minutes denial, soldiers were said to have granted them access to the area. A member of the panel, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, said …

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Over 2,000 students of Benue State University, BSU, have benefited from various scholarship schemes of the institution. Outgoing Vice-Chancellor of BSU, Prof. Moses Kembe who made this known yesterday in a valedictory press conference in Makurdi said the scholarship scheme which was part of the success story of his tenure had helped …

The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Enquiry on Restitution for victims of SARS Related Abused and other matters Friday visited the military hospital at Ikoyi, insisting on inspecting the mortuary. After about 30 minutes denial, soldiers were said to have granted them access to the area. A member of the panel, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, said …

*Seek arrest,prosecution of actors *Hail Operation Safe Haven for professional conduct in handling the hoodlums and violators By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-A coalition of 23 civil civil society groups and human rights organisations has condemned the recent mass looting and burning down of private and public properties in Plateau State,saying the development which it noted,was strange to …