By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja A human rights activist, Kenechukwu Okeke, has lodged a criminal complaint against 50 persons over alleged roles they played in the #EndSARS protests that rocked the nation last month. In the suit he filed before an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court on Monday, the complainant who identified himself as a tax-paying Nigerian citizen …

National Universities Commission NUC) By Joseph Erunke – Abuja The National Universities Commission NUC has approved the establishment of Confluence University of Science and Technology by the Kogi State Government. At the presentation of a provisional license for the kick-off of the university, on Tuesday, in Abuja, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello said the idea behind …

A file image of the #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate By Gabriel Ewepu and Alice Ekpang, Abuja Following recent twist on #EndSARS protest, 32 CSOs, Tuesday, accused government of oppression, abuse of human rights and intimidation of #EndSARS promoters and activists. This was contained in a statement signed by leaders of 32 CSOs which include; Centre …

We didn’t have teargas to disperse protesters who destroyed our station – Inspector File photo: Judicial Panel of enquiry By Rotimi Ojomoyela A police officer serving in Ekiti state, Seargent Kolawole Adesina on Tuesday shocked members of the Ekiti judicial panel of enquiry when he said that the papers of his damaged golf3 vehicle he submitted …

West African bloc ECOWAS on Tuesday congratulated Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara on his reelection to a third term after an October 31 ballot marked by clashes and an opposition boycott. ALSO READ: Six dead in Ivory Coast clashes as court validates Ouattara win ECOWAS “sends the elected president its warm congratulations” and “its sincere wishes for success”, a statement …

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola By Omeiza Ajayi The Federal Government has asked Nigerian traders facing tough times in Ghana not to leave the country, but to exercise patience as it continues to engage the Ghanaian authorities and other relevant stakeholders with a view to addressing their challenges. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola gave …

Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq ***says ministry didn’t receive dime from anyone By Levinus Nwabughiogu – Abuja The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouk, has insisted that every state governor including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT received COVID-19 palliatives except Rivers State. Speaking while giving details of the performance of her Ministry’s …

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola As 753 traders threaten to leave Ghana By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The Federal Government has asked Nigerian traders facing tough times in Ghana not to leave the country, but to exercise patience as it continues to engage the Ghanaian authorities and other relevant stakeholders with a view to addressing …

We’re not job seekers, Buni replies critics Says rumours of tenure elongation false President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday approved the registration of new members for the All Progressives Congress, APC. This is as the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the ruling party and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala …

Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Tuesday said the state now ranks 8th among poorest states in the country. Mohammed said this in Bauchi during a ‘Town Hall Meeting with the Senate Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Investment Programmes’. The governor who was represented by his deputy, Alhaji Baba …

By Victor Ajihromanus Raised by his mother in Nkpor, Onitsha, Anambra State and born Ani Jeremiah Chukwuebuka in 1999, Jeriq moved from one struggle to the next as his difficult childhood led into a tumultuous young life in music. First child of a family of five ,he had a surprisingly street- minded upbringing and started recording …

…Urges Borno people to sustain prayers against sponsors Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State By Ndahi Marama Governor Babagana Umara Zulum is glad that for the first time in 11 years, there appears to be headway on tracking some alleged financiers of Boko Haram’s activities which have left thousands of citizens killed, millions displaced and …

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS11.35, Egbeda Unit Command in Oyo State, has impounded a Sienna car with registration number KRD 815 GN loaded with allegedly stolen goats. The FRSC Unit Commander in Egbeda, Assistant Corps Commander, Akeem Kareem, disclosed this while showing the goats and the vehicle to journalists on Tuesday in Ibadan. …

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS11.35, Egbeda Unit Command in Oyo State, has impounded a Sienna car with registration number KRD 815 GN loaded with allegedly stolen goats. The FRSC Unit Commander in Egbeda, Assistant Corps Commander, Akeem Kareem, disclosed this while showing the goats and the vehicle to journalists on Tuesday in Ibadan. …

By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Akwa lbom State Council has resolved to withdraw the 14-day ultimatum to the State Government to address outstanding workers’ demands and other labour issues. The resolution of the union contained in a communique’ issued at the end of its State Executive Council (SEC) meeting of November …

Edo State deputy governor, Philip Shaibu By Ozioruva Aliu A younger brother to the Deputy Governor of Edo state identified as Frederick Shaibu has been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen while going to drop his kids in the school near Benin City, the Edo state capital. The incident reportedly happened on Monday. As at the time of …

..charges FIRS to surpass earlier 277 billion target for 2020 By Davies Iheamnachor, Port-Harcourt The Tertiary Education Fund, TETFUND, has said its target is to generate N500 billion from the Education Tax collection from companies in 2021. This was as TETFUND tasked the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, to improve its collection strategy to surpass …

By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City A younger brother to the Deputy Governor of Edo state identified as Frederick Shaibu has been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen while going to drop his kids in the school near Benin City, the Edo state capital. The incident reportedly happened on Monday. As at the time of filing this report yesterday, Vanguard …

An Ile-Tuntun Customary Court in Ibadan, on Tuesday dissolved a three-year-old marriage between a witch doctor, Isola Gbolagade and his estranged wife, Yetunde on grounds of blackmail. Delivering judgment, the President of the court, Chief Henry Agbaje held that the court was duty bound to put an end to the relationship since both parties have signified …

Rotimi Akeredolu By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Ondo State government has warned teachers in the state against using pupils for domestic chores in their private homes and farms. Special Adviser to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Special Duties, Doyin Adebowale said in Akure that the teachers engaged the pupils under the guise of practicals for agricultural …