Nigeria Immigration Service sacks 60 officers over bribes

The Nigeria Immigration Service says 60 personnels have so far been sacked after they were caught receiving or giving bribes. The Comptroller General of Immigration, Muhammad Babandede, who disclosed this in an interview with BBC Hausa Service on Saturday, October 10, also said he once disguised as a cleaner in order to catch corrupt officials. Babandede…

It is totally unacceptable for the police to fire teargas at young citizens attending #ENDSARS protests – Pastor Sam Adeyemi

Pastor Sam Adeyemi has condemned the attack on young citizens attending non-violent #ENDSARS protests by police officers.  The Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre insisted that the idea of the voice of the African youth not being heard should not be sustained. He also advised the government to allow citizens prosper through land reforms, electoral reforms, change of…

FG budgets N336m to fight hate speech

The federal government has budgeted N336m to fight hate speech and fake news which many critics say is an attempt to stiffle free speech.  In the 2021 budget proposal presented to the National Assembly by the President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday October 8, it was gathered that the money will be used for special enlightenment campaign on government…

I’ve never seen a government with zero emphaty like that of Buhari – Governor Ganduje’s aide, Salihu Tanko-Yakasai calls out Buhari

Kano state Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s media aide, Salihu Tanko-Yakasai has called out the Buhari-led administration over “lack of empathy” amid the ongoing protests across the nation.  Salihu insisted that Buhari has failed at a time when “Nigerians who are going through a difficult time expect some sort of tap on shoulder to reassure them that he is in charge”.  He…

Canadian rapper, Drake joins the #EndSARS campaign

Drake is the latest international celebrity to lend his voice to the #EndSARS campaign which has gained global attention.  The Canadian rapper took to his Instagram story to re-share a post from Grace Ladoja calling for Nigerians in the UK to join an #EndSARS protest today at the Nigeria High Commission in London. Other International celebrities who…

Dear Nigerian pastors, your allegiance should be with the people and not with your friends in Government – Daddy Freeze calls for support from clergymen on #EndSARS campaign

Daddy Freeze has called for support from Nigerian pastors to speak up and stand with the people on #EndSARS campaign. Taking to his Twitter page, the media personality said their allegiance should be with the people and not with their friends in Government or the police that provide their personal security. He wrote: “Dear Nigerian pastors, your allegiance…

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