By Dennis Agbo Contrary to a viral video suggesting that the Catholic Adoration Ground Enugu, superintended by Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka was razed by protesting youths, the church said it’s not true. Mbaka’s spokesman, Mr Maximus Ugwoke who spoke with Vanguard said the story and video making the rounds were false and should be disregard. …

By Tordue Salem, Abuja Members of the House of Representatives, under the auspices of Young Parliamentarians Forum, have urged the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and the President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmed Lawan, to reconvene both Houses for an emergency session on the raging EndSARs protests across the country. The Lawmakers …

Sub-saharan Africa faces a huge challenge, made worse by the coronavirus pandemic, to find nearly $900 billion to repay massive debt and fund essential public spending, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Thursday. In a special report, the IMF said the region would require some $890 billion in external financing — equal to 55 percent …

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. By Dennis Agbo LEADER of the pro-Biafra group, the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has washed his hands off the allegation that he ordered for the destruction of properties belonging to the people of South-West geopolitical zone. Kanu said that his statement was twisted …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Federal Government to immediately set up an independent judicial panel to look into the role of security agencies’ handling of the youth’ peaceful protests. Prince Uche Secondus, the PDP National Chairman, made the call while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, on the ongoing EndSARS protests in …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Federal Government to immediately set up an independent judicial panel to look into the role of security agencies’ handling of the youth’ peaceful protests. Prince Uche Secondus, the PDP National Chairman, made the call while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, on the ongoing EndSARS protests in …

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has announced the arrest of some hoodlums who went on rampage earlier in the week during the #EndSARS protest. Bello disclosed this on Thursday during an on-the-spot assessment of Apo and Dutse Alhaji areas which were worst hit by the crisis. He …

By Bashir Bello KANO – The Managing Director of Dangote Tomato Processing plant in Kadawa, Kano State, Abdulkarim Kaita has on Thursday called on the Federal government to ban importation of tomato paste like it ban rice importation into the country. This was as he decried importation of tomato paste which he said was still thriving as …

Declare attacks on Oba’s Palace, a sacrilege By Tordue Salem – Abuja The Lagos State Caucus of the House of Representatives has said violent and uncivil elements, have taken over #EndSARS agitations in the state. The Caucus, led by Rep. Dolapo Badru, said the violent protests targeted at businesses and the Media, were unnecessary, as …

EndSars Protester continue at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.Photo Akeem Salau …Warns against ethnic divisiveness By Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA- Foremost rights advocacy group, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has condemned what it called the silence of President Buhari over protests against operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS,  a unit of the Nigeria …

President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA–PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari will  by 7pm today, address Nigerians on the ongoing protests by youths over the brutality of the Police especially the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina in a statement he issued in …

Following detailed briefing by security chiefs on the current situation in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will make a national broadcast Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 7pm. A statement by Special Adviser to the President, (Media & Publicity), Femi Adesina said asked Television, radio and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the …

By Dayo Johnson, Akure South West Governors have raised the alarm of external infiltration in the destruction and carnage in the region under the guise of #EndSARS protest. Chairman South West Governor’s Forum and Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu in a statement in Akure expressed concern over the hijack of the protest ” by some people, …

By Peter Okutu Hoodlums that hijacked the EndSARS protests in Abakaliki, Thursday reportedly shot two Policemen, injuring them in the process. The victims who are presently nursing their injuries were shot at Central Police Station, Abakaliki as the Hoodlums set ablaze two Police Divisions in the State. The inferno that occurred at the two Police …

By Adeola Badru Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, called on angry protesters to embrace peace, as they stormed Testing Ground Police Barracks, Idi-Ape, Ibadan to burn it down. While addressing the protesters along Iwo-Road, Governor Makinde appealed strongly for calm with a promised that government would look into their request. ALSO READ: #ENDSARS: Buhari will …

By Tordue Salem – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, caucus in the House of Representatives, has threatened to drag the Federal Government to the International Criminal Court, ICC, over the killing of scores of protesters at the Lekki Tollgate, Lagos State, a few days ago. The PDP caucus led by Rep. Kingsley Chinda (Rivers), …

To make critical decisions soon Says he won’t watch protest degenerate to anarchy President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has warned the security agencies to operate within the confines of the law and not to do anything that will aggravate the ongoing protest against police brutality. President Buhari is also expected …

President Muhammadu Buhari After about fourteen days of continuous protest in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly set to take action. Disclosing this after having a meeting with Mr President, Babagana Monguno, national security adviser, said: “This situation, we all know is a very grave situation, giving a lot of concern to everyone most especially …

By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri The Imo state police command on Thursday said they have started full enforcement of the curfew declared by the state government. The State Commissioner of Police, Isaac Akinmoyede, made this known to newsmen in Owerri. According to Akinmoyede, the enforcement was necessary  because hoodlums have taken over the protests in the …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation on the alleged attack and killings of peaceful protesters by security agents in Lagos state. The caucus made the call in a statement issued by its leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP-Rivers) in Abuja on …