Akeredolu: APC thanks Ondo people, says no vanquished

Rotimi Akeredolu By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has thanked the people of Ondo State for reelecting Governor Rotimi Akeredolu SAN for a second term of office, declaring that the people have spoken and so there is no vanquished. The party in a statement by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr Yekini Nabena …

EndSARS: Evil people ascribing fake stories to me

Femi Adesina By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—SPECIAL Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina has denied an online publication alleging that he prevented President Muhammadu Buhari from scraping the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FSARS. The Presidential Spokesman described the allegation as a concoction, falsehood from a diseased mind, bent on causing disaffection against …

No EndSARS protester arrested in Abuja ― FCT CP responds to Davido allegation

By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja. The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, CP Bala Ciroma said on Sunday that protester of EndSARS movement was arrested by policemen in Abuja on Sunday. Ciroma spoke with Vanguard on the allegation by popular Nigerian artiste, Davido that he led EndSARS protesters to Force headquarters and 20 members of …

APC hails Buhari for disbanding SARS

President Muhammadu Buhari By Omeiza Ajayi The All Progressives Congress APC has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for disbanding a rogue unit in the Nigeria Police Force, Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS in line with popular demand for a reform of the police. APC in a statement by its spokesman, Mr Yekini Nabena noted that “from the recent …

Nothing sinister about Water Resources Bill ― Minister

Mr Suleiman Adamu, Minister of Water Resources Gives details and benefits Nigeria stands to gain from law Soni Daniel – Abuja The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, at the weekend laid bare the details of the National Water Resources Bill, now being considered by the National Assembly with a categorical declaration that there is nothing …

#EndSARS: Send SARS to Sambisa forest to fight Boko Haram ― Atedo Peterside

Chief Atedo Peterside Chief Atedo Peterside has taken to Twitter to react to the news about the dissolution of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FSARS and the other SARS units based in the 36 states of the country. The announcement was made by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu on Sunday, amidst calls and nationwide …

Curfew imposed in Eku, Abraka after killing of Policeman

File photo. By Jimitota Onoyume Two days after a Policeman and a civilian were shot dead at the Police checkpoint on the Eku axis of the Eku-Abraka road, Ethiope East local government area 9pm to. 5am curfew has been imposed on Eku and Abraka local government area. Chairperson of the local government, Chief Faith Majemiter enjoined …

Evil people ascribing fake stories to me, says Femi Adesina

Femi Adesina An online newspaper published by a so-called journalist notorious for fake stories has published that President Muhammadu Buhari was to have scrapped the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) on Friday, but was prevailed upon by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, not to do so. The tendentious publication claimed Adesina hinged his argument on the fact …

ONDO DECIDES I’ll make my position known soon – Ajayi

By Dayo Johnson Candidate of the Zenith Labour Party and the deputy governor Hon Agboola Ajayi in his reaction to victory of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu said his position would be made know later. A statement by the Director General of his campaign Organisation, Dr Kola Ademujimi said Ajayi would take “an official position on this election …

Sanwo-Olu to render account of 500 days in office

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lapos State. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to render account of his stewardship, as his administration attained 500 days in office on Oct. 10. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, said that Sanwo-Olu would, at a news conference on Oct. 20, review the ”Greater Lagos” journey …

FG rolls out guidelines for operations of downstream gas facilities

Department of Petroleum Resources Baruwa gas plant operating without licence — DPR …Tightens requirements for setting up gas plants By Michael Eboh The Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, yesterday, released guidelines for the establishment and operations of downstream gas facilities across the country, stating that companies seeking to establish gas-dispensing facilities would be required to …

Release all #EndSARS protesters, NBA tells IGP

Perez Brisibe THE Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, yesterday asked the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammad Adamu to release everyone in it’s detention facilities across the country arrested in connection with the End SARS Protest. The association also expressed it’s readiness to engage with the IGP to undertake training and enlightenment of police officers in …

NCC secures seven convictions against SIM card registration defaulters

By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC  has secured seven convictions for SIM card related offences. A statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde on Sunday said the conviction was made possible through concerted enforcement efforts with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC), as well as the Department of …

We will soon expose those feeding fat on IPPIS, says ASUU

As strike stalls resumption of varsities By Adesina Wahab The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has said it will soon expose those feeding fat on the adoption of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System, IPPIS, by the Federal Government as its payment platform. This is just as the union alleged that some people …

Akeredolu victory well deserved – APC Campaign Council

Dayo Johnson Akure THE National Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress for Ondo State Governorship Election has said the last Saturday’s  election was a well deserved victory for the party . Secretary of the APC National Campaign Council, Ondo governorship election, Mr Mustapha Saliu said this during a chat with newsmen in Akure. Saliu …

IGP confirms death of Delta community vigilante chairman, orders probe

CP condoles family, community IGP, Mr. Mohammed Adamu Perez Brisibe – Ughelli The police hierarchy, Sunday broke it’s silence on the rumoured death of the Evwreni community vigilante chairman, Mr. Tuesday Okuah with the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hafiz Inuwa officially breaking the news of his death to the community. Mr. Inuwa also informed youths …

BREAKING: Ganduje suspends aide who criticised Buhari over EndSARS protest

Ganduje Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has suspended his Special Adviser on Media, Salihu Yakasai, for criticising President Muhammadu Buhari over End SARS protest. Details later… The post BREAKING: Ganduje suspends aide who criticised Buhari over EndSARS protest appeared first on Vanguard News.

#EndSARS: Community policing as an alternative by Ifeoluwa Aduloju

The rallying cry from Nigerians to end the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARs) of the Nigerian Police Force is the major issue in Nigeria now. The main reason being accusations of intimidation, harassment, brutality, indiscriminate arrests, even extrajudicial killings and acting as a menace against the people they are meant to protect. The Inspector General of …

Richard Gbadebo: FG sets up commission of inquiry on cause of death

…urges Aborisade to be present at factory on visitation date Late Gbadebo Richard By Adeola Badru The Federal Government has set up a commission of inquiry to critically look into the cause of death of Richard Gbadebo, the 300-level student of the University of Ibadan who died at a factory in Oluyole area of Ibadan on …