…Says govs anti-North By Charles Kumolu, Deputy Editor Motivated by the momentum and success of the #EndSARS campaign, Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, last Thursday, convened protests across northern states to demand drastic actions on the insecurity in the North. The action was on the heels of a similar one held in June. Discussing the issues …

Samuel Ortom By Peter Duru, Makurdi Residents on the outskirts of Makurdi main town may have been saved from yearly armed herders’ attacks as ambitious 24km road opens up forested communities thus sending attackers packing. The greatest challenge the Governor Samuel Ortom administration had to face on assumption of office in 2015 was armed herdsmen crisis. …

As the #EndSARS protests continue to gain momentum nationwide, going into its eleventh day, the unprecedented movement has drawn reactions from all works of life.Chief Doyin Okupe, who was a former Special Assistant to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, took to Twitter, to advice the #EndSARS protesters on steps to take in actualising the Nigeria …

Frank Mba By Kingsley Omonobi, Abuja Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Frank Mba, spoke on the proliferation of check points along Lagos-Ore-Benin-Delta road. Investigation reveals that there are more than a hundred check points on Lagos – Ore – Benin -Delta road. Why? It is a known fact that ‘checkpoints’, ‘stop and …

…Chaos. Extortion. Accidents. Even Deaths By Omasan Okere Strewn across the major highways of the country are thousands of checkpoints with the potential of increasing the duration of journeys by travelers and other road users. From travelers/motorists experiences, a journey from Warri (Delta State) to the nation’s commercial and business capital, Lagos, which ordinarily should last …

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Member representing Ovia Federal constituency, Hon Dennis Idahosa has condemned the attack on endSARS protesters in the Edo state capital that led to the death of two people. A statement signed by his media aide, Osaro Aghedo quoted Idahosa as describing the attack on the protesters as “barbaric, unjustifiable …

ENDSARS protesters. By Justice Faloye Some linear historians are already claiming that the EndSars protest is the GOAT, the Greatest Of All Time, denigrating the previous generation as unrevolutionary, thereby robbing all generations  of the true essence of our political evolution. ASHE Foundation had long predicted this particular social upheaval and knows the true essence of …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 302 concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the National Assembly, asking the court to “declare illegal, unconstitutional and unfair the recent hike in electricity tariff and fuel price because top level public officers cannot continue to receive the same salaries and …

Says impunity of police operatives sign of failing State of Nigeria Advocates restructuring as solution to current developments #EndSARS protests morally justified By Luminous Jannamike – Abuja Following the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has said that the move won’t …

President Muhammadu Buhari By: Abayomi Adeshida In a move that looks like monumental support for the current agitation for a better Nigeria from Nigerians in the diaspora, the Nigeria Diaspora Network, NDN has warned that unless the Federal Government fulfils the promises made by President Muhammadu Buhari to fish out killer corps across the country and …

Directs release of illegal detainees By Samuel Oyadongha – Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said he is totally in support of the ongoing protest against police brutality exemplified by the hashtags #EndSARS and #EndSWAT across Nigeria noting that his administration would not condone acts that infringed on the fundamental rights of citizens in …

PDP and its colour flags By Adeola Badru THE National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has declared support for the ongoing protest over alleged police brutality and all forms of violence against the people, adding that the Federal Government, just as a matter of necessity, do a comprehensive and holistic reform of …

Ese Mairo Ese, Nigerian-born Christian singer and song-writer, known for his eclectic blend of R&B and Soul, in this interview, traces his foray into music and more. Excerpts: Can you take us through your growing up, childhood dreams, education and family? I am the first of 4 children. I have 3 siblings. My dad was …

ENDSARS protesters. The Coalition for Democracy, CD, has urged EndSARS protesters in Nigeria, to focus on the theme of their campaign of reforming the Nigeria Police in order not to allow subversive elements hijack the protest. President of the Coalition, Comrade Samson Atawodi, who spoke with newsmen in Abuja, said since President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into …

From top left— Adekola, Onuoha, the host, Zainab Mabini-Adesanya, and Adejonwo discussing the power of integrating storytelling, poetry and drama in literacy classes. Given the large number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, unequal access to literacy poses threat of poverty, poor health, insecurity and an increase in crime rate. Mrs. Zainab Mabini-Adesanya, the Creative Head of …

By Jimitota Onoyume AREWA leader in the South, Alhaji Musa Saidu, has asked Igbo to forget about presidency in 2023 if they fail to build bridges of peace across the country. Saidu, in a chat with the Sunday Vanguard, said those promising Igbo the    presidency without  the need for them to build bridges of peace were …

PDP and its colour flags By Tordue Salem, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has commiserated with the Governor of Oyo State Seyi Makinde, over the death of his dear mother, Abigail Makinde and some protesters of the #EndSARS movement who were killed by the Police in the state. The …

The Oyo State Task Force on COVID-19 has said that a total of 72 positive COVID-19 cases were recorded in the state on Friday. The task force, in a statement issued on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde, Mr Taiwo Adisa, said that 59 out of the 72 cases were recorded …

Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation. The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi says President Muhammadu Buhari will be commissioning the Lagos-Ibadan railway in January 2021 to improve movement for cargoes and passengers in the country. Amaechi made this known during an oversight visit from Lagos to Ibadan to inspect the ongoing construction of the standard gauge …

The Delta Government has constituted an eight-member judicial panel of inquiry to investigate allegations of police brutality and extra-judicial killings in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Chiedu Ebie, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Asaba. Ebie said that the panel, …