Lekki shooting: CCTV footage shows Army deployed at least 7 vehicles to tollgate
The Nigerian Army deployed no fewer than seven military trucks to the Lekki Tollgate on the evening of Oct. 20, the day unarmed #EndSARS protesters were allegedly shot by the…
#EndSARS: Police confirms arrest of 2 suspects for allegedly eating roasted police officers’ flesh in Ibadan
The police in Oyo State have confirmed the arrest of two suspects allegedly linked with the roasting and eating of the flesh of police officers burnt in Ibadan during #EndSARS…
UBA faces upsurge in lawsuits, may pay N472bn in claims
United Bank for Africa (UBA) could pay out a chunky N472 billion in claims as lawsuits against the banking giant shot up to 911 in the third quarter ended September…
Gov. Diri orders payment of Bayelsa athletes ahead of Benin Sports festival
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa has ordered the release of the balance of cash reward pledged to athletes and sports administrators that participated in the last National Sports Festival in…
Media must keep away from fake news to preserve democracy – Press Council
Mr Francis Nwosu, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Press Council, says individuals or groups embraced fake news to ”deceive the public, cause ill feelings, influence views, push political agendas and…
Delta will not ban commercial tricycle, bicycle in Asaba – Mrakpor
Delta State Government on Friday said it was not planning to ban commercial tricycle (Keke) and motorcycle (Okada) operations in Asaba. Mrs Joan Mrakpor, Director-General, Delta State Capital Territory Development…
Gov. Umahi sacks Political appointees from Ohaukwu LGA with immediate effect
The Ebonyi Governor, Chief Dave Umahi, has via a terse statement sacked political appointees from Ohaukwu local government Area of the state. No reason was given except to “allow greater…
ASUU set to call off strike as FG offers N65bn for academic allowances, others
There appears hope of resumption of Nigerian universities as the Federal Government on Friday offered a cumulative sum of N65 billion to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) specifically…
NASS to introduce e-parliamentary procedures in 2021
The National Assembly (NASS) is to introduce electronic-hansard in parliamentary procedures in the first quarter of 2021. Mr. Ojo Amos, Clerk to the NASS, made this known on Friday at…
Seun Kuti vows to mobilize citizens to rise, defend their rights under the Movement of the People party
Nigerian musician, activist, and Pan-Africanist Seun Kuti has vowed to mobilize citizens to rise and defend their rights under the aegis of the revived movement. Resuscitating the Movement of the…