The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it does not have the power to investigate or disqualify candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo during the September 19 election of Governor Godwin ObaseKi, over alleged forgery of the University of Ibadan’s...
Monarchs in the South West of Nigeria have blamed politicians for the recent #endSARS protest and unrest in the region that led to the destruction of properties in Lagos and other parts.They also called for the urgent restructuring of the country to give more powers to the states.The Kings spoke at a...
The Commander, 9 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig Gen Musa Etsu-Ndagi, representing the Nigerian Army on the Lagos State Security Council, has said he received a phone call from the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, around 7.23pm on October 20,2020 informing him that a certain Lt Col Bello was...
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WizKid has told the Guardian Life Magazine that his family is the main backbone of his career while giving details about his Made In Lagos album.WizKid spoke about a wide range of issues concerning her personality from challenges to motivation, family, fans, and politics aside from his latest studio...
Nigerian Singer Peter Okoye of p-square fame has reacted to Nigerian Information minister’s pretense of not knowing anything about the Protection from Internet Falsehood and manipulation Bill which also carries draconian measures under its terms.The minister denied being aware of the bill and claims...
UN human rights experts demand Nigeria investigate shooting of peaceful protesters by soldiersGENEVA (3 November 2020) – The Nigerian government must set up a credible, independent inquiry into the recent illegal Killings of at least 12 peaceful by soldiers, UN human rights experts* said today.Since...
The Judicial Panel of Inquiry probing the alleged shootings of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers on October 20, 2020 at the LekKi tollgate in Lagos has declined the request by the operators of the tollgate, LekKi Concession Company, to “take back possession” of the tollgate.The Chairman of...
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, says two Kingpins of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) involved in the Killing of six soldiers and four policemen in Oyigbo, have been arrested by security operatives.He has also maintained that the imposition of curfew in Oyigbo Local Government...
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Nigerian troops surrounded the southern town of Oyigbo, near the oil-hub of Port Harcourt, after a separatist group allegedly Killed six soldiers last week.Oyigbo is under a 24-hour curfew ordered by Rivers state Governor Nyesom Wike. He asked the authorities to arrest members of the Indigenous People...
Residents of Ute Okpu and Idumesa communities in Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State have been thrown into fear, following the mysterious deaths of over 15 persons within 18 to 25 years age bracket in the past two weeks in the area.But the State Government has assured residents of the area...
A fellow officer of the law has questioned the integrity of a Nigerian soldier who was captured lashing the life out of a woman in broad daylight.According to a media report, the police lashed the lady on the grounds of indecent dressing. As if that was not enough, he extorted money from some people...
Savvy Rinu an #Endsars activist and protester who is among the Lagos Judicial Panel for police brutality, has been celebrated by wizKid today which happens to be her birthday, by using her pics has his profile picture on twitter. Happy birthday Queen. Folded handsFolded hands Blessings and love always!Red...
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Nigerian politician and lawyer, David Oluwafemi Adewunmi Abdulateef Fani-Kayode popularly known as ‘FFK’ has lambasted President Muhammadu Buhari and Lt. Gen. Buratai while praising the US Army for conducting a clean rescue mission in Nigeria.The US Army carried out a search and rescue team...
Former Presidential aid Reno Omokri has challenged General Buratai to a one-on-one deadly fight to avenge the death of unarmed protestors Killed.Reno Omokri reacting to the denial of the army of Killing unarmed peaceful protestors challenged the General to a fight without weapons.According to him, he...
The Defence Headquarters has denied media reports that four persons were Killed by soldiers and their bodies dumped in a pond in Jos during a clampdown on looters of private properties in the state./The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, John Enenche, in a statement on Saturday described such reports...
Nigerian Afrobeat music superstar, Ibrahim Ayodeji Balogun, better known as WizKid has disclosed the reason why it took long to release his ‘Made in Lagos’ album.SpeaKing to Beat FM in a lengthy interview, WizKid who shared the processes through which he produced the album and what went into...
