The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 29 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eidul-Mawlid celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. In a statement released today October 27, the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, congratulated Muslim faithfuls both at home and abroad for witnessing this year’s occasion. He enjoined them…
The Nigeria Police Force and soldiers have arrested a number of people for vandalising and attempting to loot properties of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Some of the items that were carted away included mattresses, stationeries, boots and uniforms of potential corps members. Speaking at the NYSC Camp, Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday,…
The Plateau state government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Jos South and Jos North Local Government Areas. Governor Simon Lalong reportedly took the decision following an assessment of the security situation in Jos the Plateau State capital and the subsequent recommendation of the state security council. The new curfew allows movement between 6am and 12 midnight.…
The Bauchi State Government has set up a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate human rights abuses and police brutality in the state. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday October 27 by the Senior Special Assistant Media to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado. He said the panel was created following the protest by youth across…
Mr. Tade Ipadeola, the lawyer to former Managing Director of Alpha Beta Consulting firm, Dapo Apara has disclosed that court papers containing fraud charges filed against former governor of Lagos, Bola Tinubu and the tax consultancy firm were reportedly burnt after the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere was set on fire in the wake…
Nigerian journalist, Gbolahan Macjob, has called for the prosecution of DJ Switch.Recall that EndSARS protesters were shot at while protesting at the toll gate. DJ Switch who was present during the incident, shared IG live feeds as she and others tried to save those with gunshot wounds.While the Lagos state government insists only one person…
The Lagos state government has relaxed the statewide curfew . According to a tweet shared by the press secretary to Governor Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Akosile, restriction of movement is now from 8pm to 6am. His tweet reads”Curfew update: Curfew in Lagos State has been reviewed. Restriction time is now 8pm to 6am. Lagosians are enjoined to plan their…
Some South West governors and ministers on Sunday October 25, paid a condolence visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu following attacks by hoodlums on various private and state-owned facilities across Lagos state. The governors and ministers met with Governor Sanwo-Olu at the government house in Marina yesterday . Those present include Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo, Governor Kayode Fayemi of…
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, is being attacked online after she announced via her Twitter handle that her Ministry will be empowering over 700 women with N20, 000 grant. ”I was in Jos, Plateau State on Thursday to flag off the Federal Government Special Grant project for rural women which…
President Buhari has broken his silence on the gunfire incident that occurred at the Lekki tollgate on Tuesday, October 20. End SARS protesters had gathered at the tollgate to stage a protest when they were shot at by security operatives. In a statement released today October 25 by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina,…