Over 82 percent of prisons inmates in Lagos have no legal representation-Lagos govt
The newly inaugurated Lagos Criminal Information System (LCIS), an electronic system for tracking and capturing biometric details of suspects and offenders, yesterday revealed that over 82 percent of the inmates in Lagos Prisons have no legal representation.
World Cup stars dominate FIFA best player award shortlist
French World Cup winners Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Raphael Varane were included alongside perennial candidates Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on a 10-man shortlist for the FIFA best player award on Tuesday.
Community policing, strong intelligence way to solve Nigeria’s security challenges – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the fight against crime and all forms of criminality in Nigeria can only be better enhanced if concerted efforts are geared toward embracing community policing to complement the police and other law enforcement agencies.
Erdogan calls Ozil, praises exit from German team
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday said he had backed Mesut Ozil’s decision to quit the German national team on racism grounds in a telephone call with the Turkish-origin football star, wading into a controversy that caused uproar in Germany.
Security agencies lay siege to Nigeria’s Democracy
In a desperate attempt to ridicule Nigeria’s democracy, officers of The Nigeria Police and EFCC following orders from above disbursed emergency invitation letters to leaders of the Nigerian Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki and Senator Ike Ekweremadu to appear at their offices by 8am and 10am respectively violating the customary 24 hours prior notice standards.
Political analyst advises Nigerians against vote-trading
An Abuja-based Political Analyst, Mr Ephraim Audu, has advised Nigerians against vote-trading, saying it is an act of barbarism and a threat to nation’s democracy.
