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Events of the past one week across the country have revealed the true character of the Nigerian police: It is an institution that still sees its role as basically to put down any form of dissent or resistance, including to glaring injustice. Even at the cost of human lives. Only a few days of protests…
Only holistic reform of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) by the Federal Government will assuage Nigerian youths who have been on the streets since Monday to protest against police brutality and intimidation, especially by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This seems to be the consensus all over the country as amplified by some activists, politicians,…
The Ondo State All Progressives Congress has expelled a member of the state House of Assembly, Mrs Favour Tomowewo, over alleged anti-party activities during the last Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Tomowewo, who is the only female lawmaker in the Assembly, was among the nine members who opposed the impeachment notice of the state…
The call for an end to police brutality and reform of the force gained more support across the country on Tuesday, as more states joined in the #EndSARS protest. The protest, which was largely peaceful, held in many parts of the country with some confrontation with security agencies. In Abuja, soldiers prevented the protesters from gaining access…
Daud Olatunji, Abeokuta The Ogun State House of Assembly, on Monday, screened a former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Waheed Odusile, and the Vice-Chancellor, Tai Solarin University of Education, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, as commissioner-nominees for Information and Education, Science and Technology, respectively. The Speaker, Olakunle Oluomo, commended the choice of the two nominees…
We are still reviewing case file, Ogun AG says The police in Ogun State have charged three #EndSARS protesters with attempted murder and vandalising a Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle worth N100 million. The three protesters – Adeniji Sodiq (25), Mutairu Faruq (19), and Olatoye Joseph (23) – were also accused of using dangerous weapons. The…
Usually, people waiting for a reason, event or occasion to show how they care and love friends, family and even themselves. And especially at that time choosing the right present can be really challenging and difficult and more surprisingly it can be hard for a partner or a family member. In this article, we will…
A group of Peoples Democratic Party Chieftains loyal to a Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Senator Buruji Kashamu have dumped the party for All Progressives Congress in Ogun state. The Media Adviser to Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly called Yayi, Chief Kayode Odunaro in a statement disclosed that the defectors were from Ogun Central Senatorial…
The USA, gunning for their third straight Olympic basketball gold medal, wrapped up their pre-Summer Games exhibition series with a dominating 110-66 win over world number 25 Nigeria on Monday night. The Americans’ buildup to the Rio de Janeiro Games included five straight exhibition wins, but just one came against an opponent ranked in the…
Majek Fashek was checked into the Abuja rehab centre a few weeks ago by south-south billionaire, Ayiri Emami, who also owns 911 Entertainment. The ‘rainmaker’ is pictured with Edo State Performing Musicians Employers’ Association Of Nigeria (PMAN) Chairman Maleke Idowu who disclosed that Majek is back. Photo was taken Saturday, October 3 in Warri when…
