The Chinwe Bode-Akinwande (CBA) Foundation, a non-governmental organization in Lagos, has joined well-meaning Nigerians across the world to lend its voice against the unfriendly approach of the Nigeria Police Force to civil policing and respect of human rights. The foundation expressed its support to the widespread cry on the need for the Nigeria Police Force…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the state effective 4pm on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 (today). He said, “I have watched with shock how what began as a peaceful #EndSARS protest has degenerated into a monster that is threatening the well-being of our society. Lives and limbs have been lost…
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan has been honoured with membership of Bretton Woods Committee (BWC). FirstBank has also joined Bretton Woods Committee as an Organisational Supporter in line with the commitment to demonstrate cooperation and foster global well-being. The membership, which is by invitation…
The Governor of Oyo State Seyi Makinde is currently in a mourning mood as he has lost his mum to the cold hands of death. Seyi Makinde’s mum died on Thursday morning of October 15 at the age of 81. The family of the governor officially announced the death of Mrs Abigail Makinde in a…
The Lagos State Government has denied claims that it recruited and sponsored the thugs who attacked peaceful protesters calling for police reforms and an end to police brutality. Some armed thugs on Thursday morning attacked youths protesting against the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Alausa. The government refuted the claim in a statement by…
The federal government of Nigeria has announced that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) would open its orientation camp on November 10, 2020 The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare disclosed this in a tweet on Thursday. He said: “The Resumption of the NYSC Orientation Camp for prospective Youth Corpers has been approved…
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has reacted to the shooting incident recorded on Sunday, October 11, 2020, when he visited to his hometown, Ogbomoso, and the palace of the town, The Minister, who spoke contrary to reports in some quarters that his security details shot when the attackers stormed the palace, said…
A Dedicated fighter for Government Accountability & Justice and Human Rights Journalist, Jumu’ah Abiodun, has told the Nigerian Government headed by President Muhammadu Buhari to restructure the country for peace to reign. The activist in a statement made available to journalists noted that the only way for peaceful coexistence in Nigeria is for the…
The Nigerian Army has issued a warning to “subversive elements and trouble makers” to desist from causing problems during the on-going protests against police brutality around the country for over a week. This warning came as protesters were attacked by unidentified men with machetes yesterday in the capital, Abuja. A statement by the Army’s spokesman…
The general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, has declared support for youth protesting against police brutality and the abuse of power by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Adeboye, on Wednesday night, pledged his support for the youth as they speak up demanding an end to the police unit and the…