Category: Update
EndSARS protest: youths making a grave mistake
The lack of definable leadership for last month’s EndSARS protest did not just make it difficult for the authorities to bribe or intimidate the inspirers of the...
KEDCO distributes 87, 747 free prepaid meters to customers
THE management of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has commenced the official distribution of free prepaid meters to residents of Kano, Jigawa and...
#EndSARS Protest: How Oyetola Restored Lost Order In Osun
The #EndSARS agitations of the Nigerian youths which started as a peaceful protest from Lagos on October 8, eventually degenerated into a whirlwind that blew...
I lost two-month pregnancy to SARS’ torture, schoolteacher tells Lagos panel
Hearing by the Lagos State Panel of Judicial Inquiry into complaints of human rights violations by men of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad continued on...
Just In: US forces, kill six, rescue American citizen abducted by armed men in Nigeria
US forces on Saturday rescued an American citizen taken hostage by armed men earlier this week in Niger and held in northern Nigeria, the Pentagon said. “U.S....
Oyetola Orders Immediate Implementation Of New Welfare Packages For Osun workers [Photos]
… approves new minimum wage, lifts ban on promotions, conversions, annual salary increment …says govt remains resolute about workers’ general...
My 24-year-old son disappeared without a trace – Father of missing BRT worker
Olumide Oyarinu, father of a 24-year-old Bus Rapid Transit worker in Lagos, Adesina, tells ALEXANDER OKERE how his son’s disappearance since October 5, 2020,...
#EndSARS: Illegality Compounded – Abiodun Komolafe
Not unexpectedly, ‘End Special Anti-Robbery Squad’, aka #EndSARS, protest has been crippled and, its campaigners’ wings, clipped. No thanks to various crude...
I Wanted To Bring Back IPhones I Took At Osun Mall Before My Arrest – Suspected Thief
A 20-year-old Suliya Tajudeen was flounce close by 86 others by the police regarding loot of public and private property in certain pieces of Osun State a...
LOOTING: Pregnant Woman, 15 others die in clash with security agents (VIDEO)
LOOTING: Pregnant Woman, 15 others die in clash with security agents (VIDEO) A pregnant woman and 15 others have been reportedly killed when a clash broke out...
#EndSARS Protest: NASFAT to raise N10m relief fund for victims
Nasrul-lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has announced the immediate establishment of a N10million victims restitution relief fund to provide succour to those injured...
Senate Queries Ex-Nigeria Ambassador Over $134,000
ABUJA- THE Senate has queried the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over how aformer Nigeria Ambassador to Israel used $134,000 meant for domestic servants. The Senator...
7 men allegedly gang raped 11yr old girl to death
An Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered seven men who allegedly gang-raped a minor to death, be remanded in Ikoyi Custodial Centre, pending...
VIDEO: Osun Governor, Oyetola Approves New Minimum Wage
The Governor of osun state, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has approved the new minimum wage for Osun workers. He also lifted embargo on annual salary increment, promotion...
Division among Yoruba traditional rulers caused by politicians, says Alaafin
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Friday, disclosed that division among Yoruba traditional rulers was caused by politicians who infiltrated the ranks of the...
CBN: N75b Youth Fund Begins With N12.5b Seed Capital
THE Central Bank of Nigeria has said the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund will take off with N12.5 billion seed capital. In a guidelines for NIRSAL Microfinance Bank...
Lekki Shootings: Olowu Of Kuta Demands Probe Of Amnesty International, Advises Government To Empower Youths
The Olowu of Kuta in Ayedire Local Government area of Osun state, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama has called for a probe of the Amnesty International for announcing...
Free Meter Distribution Begins In Lagos, 2 Others Today
The free distribution of electricity meters to Nigerians will commence today (Friday) with the simultaneous inauguration of the scheme in Kano, Kaduna, Eko and...
Panic Over Police Absence On Roads
…Engage OPC members to secure communities …Police, FRSC finger destruction of patrol vehicles for absence By Evelyn Usman LAGOSIANS have expressed worry over...
