as army, Police take over security of the  centre BY JIMITOTA ONOYUME WARR: Inmates of the Warri correctional centre on Okere road, Warri south local government area, Delta state  yesterday set some buildings inside the place on fire. The state Police Public relations officer DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya confirmed the development to the Vanguard,  adding that …

Business outlets shut down IYC condemn Lekki Tollgate killings By Samuel Oyadongha – Yenagoa Amidst the threat of the resumption of #EndSARS protest in Yenagoa, security was reinforced around banks in the state capital. Also, some business outlets, especially supermarkets were temporarily shut down in the early hours of the day (Thursday). Vanguard learned that …

BY JIMITOTA ONOYUME Inmates of the Warri correctional centre on Okere road, Warri south local government area, Delta state Thursday set some buildings inside the place on fire. The state Police Public relations officer DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya confirmed the development to the Vanguard, adding that    the authorities of the correctional centre would say if any inmate …

The ENDSARS Protest along Kachia road, Kaduna weekend. PHOTOS:Olu Ajayi. The Young Parliamentarian Forum in the House of Representatives has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to reconvene and address the alleged extrajudicial killings of young protesters in Lagos state. The Chairman of the group, Rep. Kabir Tukura (APC-Kebbi), made the call while …

By Davies Iheamnachor, Port Harcourt The people of  Egbema ethnic nationality in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, have protested against alleged neglect by government in the face of the flood ravaging parts of the country This was as flood has sacked over over 9 communities in Engene in, Ahoada West and East, Abua/Odua and …

Sen. George Akume, the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs has urged the youth not to lose hope over Nigeria as no country in the world is immune to challenges. Akume made the statement on Thursday in Abuja when representatives of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Postgraduate Council conferred on him the Gamji Award of Excellence …

Delta Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated his predecessor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, as he turned 66. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Thursday in Asaba, Okowa commended the former governor for his sterling contributions to the growth and development of Delta. He described Uduaghan as “an elder statesman and …

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu – Nnewi The Anambra State Government has declared a twenty-four-hour curfew in the state beginning from 8 pm today, Thursday, October 22nd, 2020. Governor Willie Obiano made the announcement during a statewide broadcast in Awka the state capital. According to the Governor, “the curfew has become necessary due to unpleasant incidents recorded …

…Demands judicial panel of inquiry on Lekki Toll Gate shootings By Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA- Concerned about the growing tension in the land occasioned by nationwide protests against police brutality, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately declare a state of emergency on the nation’s security architecture. This is even …

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE leadership of the Edo State House of Assembly yesterday declared its support for the peaceful protest against police brutality, the #EndSARS agitation, describing it as the right of the citizens but decried the violent dimension the demonstrations have taken. The assembly leadership in a statement issued by the …

Samuel Ortom By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has condemned in strong terms, the attack on END SARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos state and called for a probe of the incident. He described as unfortunate and unacceptable, the killing of the innocent and unarmed young Nigerians lamenting that it …

File: Police station By Bose Adelaja Another facility belonging to the Nigeria Police Force in Ojodu Berger area of Lagos State, were Thursday, razed when during an attack on the facility by a group of hoodlums. Vanguard gathered that some shops attached to the station as well as stationary vehicles were razed by the hoodlums who …

EndSars Protester continue at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.Photo Akeem Salau *Demands arrest, trial of killer-soldiers By Dapo Akinrefon The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday, lampooned President Muhammadu Buhari for keeping mute over the Lekki toll gate killings and failing to visit the scene or commiserate with those who lost dear ones. Afenifere, in a statement by …

…Commends the youths for the peaceful protest  …As hoodlums raze Road Safety office, Beautification Garden in Asaba Governor Ifeanyi Okowa By Festus Ahon DELTA State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, Thursday declared 48 hours curfew across the State as tension heightened in major towns and cities of the State. Suspected hoodlums had Wednesday night set ablaze the …

Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC …Gets N20 m bail By Soni Daniel, Abuja A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Oghuma Johnson Egwakhide, has been charged to court by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission for reportedly collecting N1.6 million bribe from three contractors. ICPC, in a four-count …

…sets up judicial panel Gov Ben Ayade of Cross Rivers state By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, on Thursday announced an indefinite suspension of payment of tuition by indigenes of the state in the state-owned Cross River State University of Technology (CRUTECH), He further extended service year for indigenes of …

Some suspected hoodlums who hijacked the #EndSARS protest against police brutality in Okitipupa Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State on Thursday allegedly set ablaze the Okitipupa Divisional Police Station and the LGA Secretariat. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that efforts by  the officers of the Nigerian  Army, 19 Battalion, Niquora Barracks in …

By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja Director-General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Salihu Moh. Lukman has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently take steps to overhaul the machinery of his government in order to strengthen its capacity to respond to governance issues. Lukman gave the charge in an advisory issued Thursday in Abuja, adding that …

President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the meeting of the National Security Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that those in attendance at the meeting include Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Ministers of Defence, Bashir Magashi; Interior, Rau’f Aregbesola; Police Affairs, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi and Geoffrey Onyaema, …

There has been an attempted jail break at the Ikoyi Prison as soldiers and police battle to prevent the actions from all corners of the prison. Vanguard gathered that in an attempt to prevent the prisoners from escape, the security personnel are firing on all angles, which exposes neighbouring residents at risk of catching stray bullets. https://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/WhatsApp-Video-2020-10-22-at-13.14.46.mp4 The post VIDEO: …