Buhari is repressing human rights – and getting away with it
By Kolawole Olaniyan President Muhammadu Buhari is failing to live up to his promises to ensure respect for human rights, obey the rule of […]
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Re: Aregbeshola: A Godfather’s Excesses
My last week’s column, Aregbesola: A Godfather’s Excesses, focused on the apparent supremacy battle between Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State and his predecessor, Ogbeni […]
#EndSARS: Obaseki expands Judicial Panel of Inquiry, hails performance
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended the Judicial Panel of Inquiry on brutality, human rights violations and alleged extra-judicial killings by the […]
Why NASS can’t offer brand new Constitution – Omo- Agege
Those agigating for a brand new Constitution in Nigeria may have to perish the thought as the National Assembly lacks the powers to do so, […]
Shocking #EndSARS twist: Suspect who escaped from Benin Prison snatches car in 30 minutes – Police
By Chimezie Godfrey The Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested thirty-five suspects comprising thirty-four male and one female for their alleged involvement and […]
Elusive truth ; #EndSARS, FGN & CNN, By Dakuku Peterside
On the 18th of November 2020, Cable News Network (CNN) released a disturbing mini documentary on the now infamous #EndSARS incident at Lekki […]
#EndSARS protest and its many casualties, By Isa Ismail
More than one month after the street protests that jolted the Nigerian nation, the dusk is yet to settle on the ripples of the […]
#EndSARS: Court adjourns suit on attacks on media freedom, as SERAP seeks probe of false posting
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed “to probe false posting on the Ministry’s […]
#EndSARS: CNN retracts 1 of 101 fake news identified by PRNigeria
American news-based television channel, Cable Network News (CNN), has retracted its initial report, which claimed that troops of the Nigerian Army killed 38 EndSARS […]
Fidel Castro at times like these, By Issa Aremu
On Wednesday, November 25th, Nigeria Labour Congress ( NLC) marked the 4th anniversary of the death of the death of comrade Fidel Castro Ruz, […]
Recession Blues, By Reuben Abati
“My brother, how you dey?” “What can we do?” “E ku recession” “Excuse me?” “I said er ku recession…” “Are you Yoruba people alright at all? You […]
IGP promotes 82,779 junior officers, others
By Chimezie Godfrey The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has approved the promotion of Eighty-Two Thousand, Seven Hundred and Seventy-Nine (82,779) Junior Police Officers […]
#EndSARS: Witness reveals roles played by Lt.-Col. Bello, Brig.-Gen. Omata at Lekki Tollgate
A military witness, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Taiwo, Commander of the 81 Division, Military Intelligence Brigade, Victoria Island, has revealed the roles played by Lt.- Col. S.O. […]
#EndSARS Panel: I’m unaware Nigerian Army called Lekki Shooting ‘fake news’ on twitter – General
Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Taiwo, Commander of the 81 Division, Military Intelligence Brigade, Victoria Island has said that he was unaware that the Nigerian Army Headquarters […]
Insecurity: Northern women cry for help
Women under the umbrella of Northern Women Peace Forum have cried out to the Nigerian government to find a lasting solution to the wave […]
Insecurity threatens Africa’s industrialization, says Labour Leader
African governments must put sustainable security measures if the continent must attract investment, protect the existing investments and create sustainable decent jobs. […]
#Endsars Protest: PRNigeria tasks govts on transparency to check fake news
PRNigeria, an Abuja-based media organisation has called on governments at all levels to ensure transparency, accountability and good governance to check fake news in the […]
IGP Adamu replies General Wahab, says ‘I’m in full control’ of Police Force
The Inspector General of Police, IGP MA Adamu, mni, has replied Major General Garba Wahab (rtd) who recently allegedly expressed doubts over the police boss’ […]
DSS and the lessons of #EndSARS, By Anselm Luke
The most overwhelming outcomes of the #ENDSARS protests must be the stunning reality of “orchestrations by subversive and unscrupulous elements to cause a breakdown of […]
#EndSARS: Presidency, CBN, NASS back Lagos recovery efforts, as Sanwo-Olu names team
…Bankers’ Committee, Private Sector Champion Rebuilding Effort …Cardoso: ‘We Have A Tough Task, But We’ll Achieve It’ Nigerian government officials revealed Monday that the period […]
We didn’t fire live ammunition at #EndSARS protesters, Nigerian Army tells Lagos panel
The Nigerian Army on Saturday denied using live ammunition on unarmed #EndSARS protesters, during the alleged Oct. 20 shooting at the Lekki Tollgate before the […]
Govt has under-performed, says Yoruba group
The Yoruba Leadership and Peace Initiative has said the Nigerian government has underperformed. A communique at the end of its meeting said the group “reviewed […]
Senator Fadahunsi warns: If you clamp down on #EndSARS youths and journalists, they will go underground
In this interview Senator Francis Fadahunsi representing Osun East urges the Federal Government to urgently address the grievances of the #EndSARS protesters to avert another […]
#EndSARS: Govt must do everything to solve youth grievances – Senator Fadahunsi
…Says Nigeria can’t combine Boko Haram, Islamic Movement saga with youth restiveness By Haruna Salami The Chairman Senate Committee on Trade and Investment, Senator Adenigba […]
Activist Sues Sam Adeyemi, Burna Boy, 48 Others Over Role In #EndSARS Protests – Report
A human rights activist, Mr Kenechukwu Okeke, has filed a criminal complaint Against 50 persons including musicians Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Davido and the Senior […]