he Federal Government has declared Thursday as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration in commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on Tuesday on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the ministry, […]
The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested over 200 suspects for their involvement in the series of looting recorded in the state. Mr Hakeem Odumosu, who is the Commissioner of Police in Lagos, paraded the suspects and some of the items recovered from them on Tuesday at the Police Headquarters in Ikeja. He […]
The #EndSARS violence spread to Mile 12 area of Lagos on Tuesday as hoodlums unleash terror on people and vandalised several BRT buses. It was gathered that the hoodlums also attacked private shops, shooting and looting properties in the area. There was pandemonium as traders and shop owners fled for safety. Vehicle owners were […]
Tottenham coach Jose Mourinho will not countenance them ever “being considered title contenders” despite being two points off Premier League leaders Everton after Monday’s win at Burnley. Spurs fans could be forgiven for thinking otherwise after the scratchy 1-0 victory at Turf Moor propelled them up to fifth in the table. They are also the […]
Rinu Oduala and Majekodunmi Temitope, two Nigerian youths who have been at the forefront of the fight against police brutality and extrajudicial killings in the country, have been selected to join the Lagos Judicial Panel on SARS. The Lagos State Governor, Babjide Sanwo-Olu announced this on Tuesday. According to the governor, this forms part of […]
Hoodlums have gained access into the palliative warehouse in Gwagwalada near the LEA Secretariat. Numbering hundreds, they are looting the COVID-19 palliatives kept in the area after confronting security operatives who fired teargas into the air. The hoodlums were seen stealing food items, sewing machines and motorcycles, among other things. The incident is less than […]
Saudi Arabia Premier League side Al Nassr has announced the departure of Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa from the club. The Najd’s Knight announced they have part ways with the former Leicester City winger on Sunday after spending two years of association. It is unclear why both parties decided to go their separate ways, but […]
Former Brazil playmaker Ronaldinho said on Sunday he had contracted coronavirus but had no symptoms. The 40-year-old ex-Barcelona and AC Milan midfielder, who won the Champions League and World Cup in an illustrious career, will remain in isolation in a Belo Horizonte hotel. “Hi friends, family, fans, I took a Covid-19 test and the result was positive, […]
Some Kaduna residents have attacked the office of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration And Control (NAFDAC), carting away seized fake and expired drugs and beverages. The affected offices include the NAFDAC warehouse belonging to the investigation and enforcement directorate, as well as the training and research institute for the northern region and Federal […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila has said that Nigerians killed before, during, and after the #EndSARS protests must get justice. The Speaker, who sympathised with Nigerians from all parts of the country as a result of the killings, said the unity of the country remains non-negotiable. Speaking when he paid […]
