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 […]
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House of Reps hails NNPC’s strides in transparency
…As Kyari Defends NNPC 2021 Budget at NASS The House of Representatives Joint Committees on Petroleum (Upstream, Downstream and Gas) have applauded the Nigerian […]
The Challenge of Ethnic Federalism, By Jibrin Ibrahim
In 2003, I wrote an essay drawing lessons for Africa from the collapse of ethnic federalism in Yugoslavia and other parts of the former Soviet […]
Magu Report: Buhari’s anti-corruption record unassailable – BMO
With the submission of the Report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry on the Investigation of Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial […]
Lekki shootings: ‘Given same situation, we wouldn’t have acted differently’ – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has said that in hindsight, it will not have taken a different line of action if presented again with a scenario […]
Ani-Laju, 38, declares intention to contest 2023 presidential election
Victor Ani-Laju, a 38-year-old man who has declared his intention to vie for office of president in the 2023 general election, says his vision […]
#EndSARS: IGP orders AIGs, CPs to resist all violent, riotous elements henceforth
· Directs the Use of lawful Force in line with the Constitution The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, mni has ordered the deployment […]
Hell hath no fury like corruption fighting back, By Osmund Agbo
“The duty of youth is to challenge corruption” — Kurt Cobain, Nirvana For eleven straight days, the moon shone bright on the sky over […]
Harvest of awards as Jalingo Diocese celebrates silver Jubilee
Callistus Agwaza, Jalingo The Catholic diocese of Jalingo on Friday presented various categories of awards to deserving members of the Church as part […]
#EndSARS, the Precariat and Nigeria’s Political Sociology, By Jibrin Ibrahim
The genie is out of the bottle and henceforth the new normal is that youth agency, both positive and negative, will determine the course […]
Omo-Agege to Niger Delta agitators: Sheathe your sword
By Haruna Salami Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege has appealed to members of the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA) to halt their planned attacks on […]
NUJ to NBC: Withdraw fines against Arise, Channels TV, AIT immediately
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ has called on the National Broadcasting Corporation, NBC to immediately withdraw the fines it imposed on Arise television, Channels […]
NIPR condemns alleged shooting of #EndSARS protesters, calls for probe
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) on Thursday condemned in strong terms the shooting of protesters at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos. President of […]
Fani-Kayode’s absence stalls trial
(EFCC PressRelease) The trial of former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, before Justice Tsoho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, could not continue on Wednesday, […]
Alleged $25,000 Extortion: Court to hear audio evidence against Senator Shehu Sani, Dec 4
(EFCC Press release) Justice I.E. Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, slated December 4, 2020, to review […]
Salami panel scheming to indict Magu before submission of report- Wahab Shittu
Wahab Shittu, counsel to the suspended chairman of EFCC, has raised the alarm over what he believes to be a scheme by the Justice Salami […]
#EndSARS: Buhari meets NASS leadership at Aso Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday met behind closed door with the leadership of the National Assembly at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of […]
#EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu visits widow, family of driver killed in Surulere
…Says The Deceased Won’t Die In Vain …Eyewitness Relives How Iloamuazor Was Hit By Stray Bullet Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, visited […]
Ban on #EndSARS Protest in Abuja: Unconstitutional and Undemocratic -Social Action
(Press Release) As the protests against police brutality which erupted in several states across Nigeria last week, continues unabated, thousands of Nigerians have remained […]
#EndSARS protesters storm Kubwa Expressway amid melee in suburb
The #EndSARS protests in the Federal Capital Territory continued Saturday for the second day despite the ban by the FCTA. Eye witnesses told […]
Beyond SARS: Change has come to Nigeria, By Osmund Agbo
“Mgbe onye ji teta ula bu ututu ya” (Morning translates to whenever one decides it’s time to wake up) -Igbo Proverb For quite […]
Lagos bye-elections: INEC meets stakeholders, candidates sign peace accord
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State on Thursday met with various leaders of political parties, candidates and other stakeholders to ensure […]
Truck crushes 4 on Sagamu-Ogijo road
Four persons were crushed to death on Monday in an accident involving an Iveco truck, Bajaj motorcycle and a commercial bus around Phonex bus stop […]
Ondo: INEC won’t share responsibility — Okoye
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday says it will not share the responsibility of appointing collation and returning officers with individuals, groups or […]
Reps to partner FHA on delivering housing for Nigerians – Gbajabiamila
The House of Representatives is ready to partner with the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) to deliver housing for Nigerians, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila has said. Gbajabiamila […]