United States (US) President Donald Trump has come under criticism on Twitter following his tweet on the reported rescue of an American citizen by U.S. special forces in Nigeria on Saturday morning. Shortly after news of the rescue broke, Trump took to his Twitter handle to celebrate, saluting “the courageous soldiers behind the daring nighttime …

Governor Nyesom Wike(left) and IPOB leader, Nnamdi kanu. …Furious gov goes after Igbo proscribed group, local collaborators with bounty …Inside story of the Oyigbo attack that killed security agents …Residents allege police, soldiers siege amid manhunt for assailants By Egufe Yafugborhi Before Wednesday, October 21 wave of violence that left three police stations, an Area Command …

…‘Inside bail room where you are guilty simply because you have no money’ …Vicious cycle: Torture in police cells despite anti-torture law since 2017 By Levinus Nwabughiogu Mr. Anthony Okechukwu Ojukwu is the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission, NHRC. Amid the #EndSARS protests, he speaks exclusively to Sunday Vanguard, giving a chilling account of human …

Mr Hannibal Uwaifo …‘Why state probe panels won’t result in police reform’ By Charles Kumolu, DEPUTY EDITOR President of African Bar Association, AFBA, Mr. Hannibal Uwaifo, in this interview, speaks on conditions that could warrant the involvement of international bodies like the International Criminal Court, ICC, in getting justice for victims of Lekki shooting. He also …

Nasir el-Rufai …‘We should move fast to remove structural bottlenecks that hobble our country’ …Says APC committee proposed significant devolution of powers between federal, state govts By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, Kaduna Governor Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai of Kaduna State says state police is among the key recommendations the All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee on True Federalism, led by …

By Joseph Okpaku, Sr On Tuesday, the American people, in their time-honoured four-yearly ritual, will be going to the polls to choose a new president or extend their employment contract with the incumbent president for another term. A record number of them, more than half of all registered voters, have already cast their ballots either by …

African media giant, MultiChoice Group disclosed on Thursday that French pay-television giant Groupe Canal+ has continued buying up its shares, so much so that its stake has doubled to 12% in the past month. MultiChoice disclosed on 5 October that Canal+, which is owned by French media conglomerate Vivendi, had acquired 6.5% of its equity. …

A file image of the #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate. By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Spiritual father and Chairman of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church worldwide, Ayo ni o, Most Reverend Samuel Abidoye has called on the federal government not to delay implementation of demands for a new policing system in the country and several others …

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. By Olasunkanmi Akoni Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has totally lifted the curfew imposed on Lagos State after the hijack of the peaceful #EndSARS protests with immediate effect. This came barely 24 hours when the curfew was further relaxed from 10am to 6pm. READ ALSO: POST COVID-19: HR expert harps on …

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO7BluZu1X8?rel=0] Nigerian youths are high on drugs, says Lagos state lawmaker Also read:#ENDSARS Protests: Ereyitomi urges Warri youths to remain calm Vanguard News The post VIDEO: Nigerian youths are high on drugs, says Lagos state lawmaker appeared first on Vanguard News.

Senator Ifeanyi Ubah In continuation of his moves to ensure security of lives and property of the people of his district, a member of the National Assembly representing Anambra South in the National Assembly, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, yesterday urged the people of his zone to remain vigilant and protect lives and property in their communities. He …

Guardiola Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Saturday reiterated his desire to stay with the club. The Spaniard thus ruled out a return to his former club FC Barcelona when his contract expires at the end of the season. FC Barcelona have been in turmoil for months, with club president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigning some …

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Saturday in Abuja, said it would revamp its Social Welfare System to better serve the less privileged in the territory. Mrs Dilichukwu Onyedinma, Chairperson, FCT Ministerial Advisory Committee on the Status of Social Development Service, disclosed this in a statement issued by Mrs Josie Mudasiru, Assistant Director, Information, …

The Federal Government says it will effect a change in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Survival Fund and Guaranteed off-take Stimulus Scheme site from Nov.1 due to operational challenges. Amb. Mariam Katagum, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment and Chairperson of the Steering Committee of National MSMEs Survival Fund and Guaranteed off-take …

The opposition All Progressives  Congress ( APC) in Adamawa has commiserated with the state Government on the ugly incident of EndSARS  protest that turned to violence. The commiseration is contained in a statement issued by  Mohammed Abdullahi, the party’s state Publicity Secretary, on Saturday in Yola. Abdullahi said that the party’s sympathy was necessary as …

A file image of the #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate, before the gunfire. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged the genuine youths who organised the #EndSARS protest to deploy their capacity to positive endeavours. The minister gave the advice in Lagos  on Saturday while fielding questions from newsmen after inspecting …

Speaker of House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila says the House will reconvene plenary to address youth-related bills next week. Gbajabiamila made the announcement on Saturday in Abuja, at a national strategy retreat organised by the Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) of the National Assembly. The retreat …

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa By Festus Ahon – Asaba Delta State Government, Saturday announced a further relaxation of the curfew imposed in the State after the hijack of the peaceful #ENDSARS protests. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu in a statement said the curfew would now be from 8:00 pm till 6:00 am with effect …

Directs all public workers to resume work, Monday By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has totally lifted the curfew imposed on Lagos State after the hijack of the peaceful #EndSARS protests with immediate effect. This came barely 24 hours when the curfew was further relaxed from 10am to 6pm. Meanwhile, the 12 …

United States (US) President Donald Trump has come under criticism on Twitter following his tweet on the reported rescue of an American citizen by U.S. special forces in Nigeria on Saturday morning. Shortly after news of the rescue broke, Trump took to his Twitter handle to celebrate, saluting “the courageous soldiers behind the daring nighttime …