Sowore: I don’t feel proud to be a lawyer right now at all ― Adegboruwa
A Nigerian lawyer, Ebun-olu Adegboruwa has reacted to the DSS action in re-arresting the organiser of RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore on Friday. The lawyer posted on his Facebook; “DSS CANNOT BE ABOVE THE LAW! “This is lawlessness at its peak, for operatives of DSS to storm a courtroom where there is a presiding judge to arrest […]
Jihadists kill eight in Kenya bus attack
Several police officers were among at least eight people killed in an attack on a bus in northeast Kenya claimed Saturday by the Somali Islamist Al-Shebaab group. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta had been briefed on the “brutal” murders of eight people, including police, during the attack in Wajir county, a presidential spokesperson said Saturday. However […]
Firefighters battle more than 100 blazes across Australian state
Some 2,800 firefighters have been battling more than 100 bushfires across the state of New South Wales (NSW) in eastern Australia as of Saturday. This includes a “mega fire” in the north-west of Sydney that has threatened homes. The state Rural Fire Service (RFS) said that the 60-kilometre fire front, known as the Gospers Mountain […]
Rape victim dies after being set alight on her way to court hearing
A gang-rape victim who was set on fire in India by a group of men as she travelled to court to testify against her alleged attackers has died. The unnamed woman, 23, was set upon by a gang, including two of the five men she had accused of forcing themselves on her last year. They […]
Sowore ReArrest: There will be consequences, U.S. senator threatens
By Rasheed Sobowale A United States Senator representing New Jersey, Bob Menendez has denounced the actions of the Nigerian Department of State Services (DSS) for rearresting the RevolutionNow protest leader, Omoyele Sowore. Menendez in a video addressing the world press conference with Sowore’s wife said; “He [Sowore] was released by court order. He should be […]
Nyesome Wike: Bridge builder riding high
By Chibuike Okeke In 2016 while inspecting ongoing projects in the state, Rivers State Governor, Nyesome Wike said his administration had built over 200 roads and bridges in the state. Since he assumed office in 2015 Governor Wike has built hundreds of bridges across roads in the state, he has even built symbolic bridges across […]
Again, Fani-Kayode blows hot, condemns re-arrest of Sowore
The former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned in its entirety the re-arrest of the convener of #RevolutionNow Protest, Mr Omoyele Sowore, describing the Department of the State Service, DSS, invasion of the High court as disgraceful.
Tax evasion: Banks, educational institutions among 40 properties sealed by Enugu govt
ENUGU State Internal Revenue Service, ESIRS, has sealed no less than 40 business premises in the state for their inability to comply with taxations.
2019 ZUMA Film Festival closes with grand awards gala
The 2019 annual ZUMA Film Festival (ZUFF), Nigeria’s foremost film fiesta, finally ended on Friday night with a closing ceremony and gala awards amid pomp and pageantry. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the grand finale of the week-long event was held at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, with local and international filmmakers, actors, […]
Police officer allegedly killed 18-year-old boy in Imo for slapping him
A police officer in Umuaka village in Imo state allegedly shot dead an 18-year-old boy for retaliating when the officer slapped him. Awuzie Duru, 18, was allegedly killed within the premises of a new generation bank branch at Umuaka on Sunday, December 1. According to reports, Awuzie, popularly known as Aboy, from Isiozi Aka in […]
MTN House Invasion: DJ Spinall, Zoro sound the ‘Ogene’ for lucky fan
On Friday, 29th November, the MTN Pulse House Invasion, a youth oriented event powered by MTN Nigeria came to an end with a jaw-dropping invasion in Owerri; giving a lucky fan, Aguoha Grace Favour, the perfect end of the year gift.
