Why COVID-19-impacted World Food Day 2020 is the time to prioritize investments in food systems
By Wambui Gichuri World Food Day 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, but celebrations this 16 October are muted due to the…
Youth Assembly to Buhari: Tell military to stay away from #EndSARS
The World Assembly of Youths (WAY) on Monday appealed to President Muhammad Buhari to restrain the military from the ongoing #EndSARS protests. The WAY Vice-President (Africa), Mr Preye Ketebu-Brown, made…
#EndSars protesters shut down Jakande Estate, Isolo, others in Lagos
#EndSars protesters on Monday, shut down Jakande Estate, Oke-afa and Isolo in Lagos. The protesters shut the road as early as 9 am and said that the protest would last…
Edo govt declares 24-hour curfew
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state until further notice. Obaseki’s directive is contained in a statement by Mr. Osarodion Ogie, Secretary to the…
EndSARS protest: Coalition recommends 12 youth representative to dialogue with FG
The Nigeria Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security (NCYPS) has recommended 12 youth representatives from the six geo-political zones to dialogue with the Federal Government on behalf of the protesters…
#EndSARS: Disbanded SARS has been beneficial to some of us in the North – Gov Sule
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) was helpful in tackling insecurity in some parts of the country. The governor who was on Channels…
#EndSARS: Defence Minister Cautions Protesters Against Undermining National Security
The Minister of Defence Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has cautioned #EndSARS protesters against breaching National Security. General Magashi gave the caution when the National Coordinator Buhari Campaign Organisation…
#EndSARS: Hoodlums Hijack Benin Protest, Free Prisoners
Suspected hoodlums on Monday hijacked the #EndSARS Protests in Benin City, Edo State capital. The Special Adviser to Governor Godwin Obaseki on Media, Crusoe Osagie, said that the hoodlums exchanged…
China’s 5G network has more than 600,000 base stations – Ministry
China is stepping up the construction of its 5G network, and has now built over 600,000 5G base stations, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). With…
#EndSARS: Govt does not fully get what is being demanded, what the protest is about – Seun Kuti
Afrobeat musician and activist Seun Kuti has called on the Federal Government to listen to protesters across the nation and meet their demands and avoid taking decisions based on the…