Five major things to know about the dissolution of SARS

Five major things to know about the dissolution of SARS

By David Royal In a live broadcast on Sunday, Muhammed Adamu, inspector general of police, said the Special Anti-Robbery Squad unit under the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department had been abolished “with immediate effect”. He added, however, that all SARS officers would be redeployed to other police commands, formations and units. READ ALSO: #EndSARS: […]
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Gov Abiodun orders release of #EndSARS protesters

Gov Abiodun orders release of #EndSARS protesters

James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta As an act of magnanimity, the Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has directed the unconditional release of the youths arrested by the police during Saturday’s #EndSARS protest in the state. During the protest, the youths had destroyed police property and injured some police officers. They had also attacked the convoy […]

‘Youths’ movement to drive #EndSARS, beginning of needed reform’

‘Youths’ movement to drive #EndSARS, beginning of needed reform’

Says ‘This is a win-win for everyone’ The Voice of Nigeria Youths, VONY, has commended the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, for dissolving the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) across the 36 State Police Commands and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) where they hitherto existed. According to the group, “IGP Adamu has proven to […]

Ondo Gov’s victory a reward for good performance — AbdulRazaq

Ondo Gov’s victory a reward for good performance — AbdulRazaq

By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his victory at the Saturday governorship ballot, saying the victory was deserving. This is contained in a statement issued by his Chief press secretary Rafiu Ajakaye in Ilorin last night. READ ALSO: Ondo poll: Major parties […]

UPDATED: Gunmen kill many, injure others in Kaduna villages

UPDATED: Gunmen kill many, injure others in Kaduna villages

…killers flee from superior fire power – Govt …Condoled people of Kadai, Kidandan By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Many people were confirmed dead and others injured following an attack by unknown gunmen at Kidandan and Kadai village in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna state. According to survivors, the attackers came in numbers wielding dangerous weapons and […]

#EndSARS: Evil people ascribing fake news to me, Buhari’s media aide cries out

#EndSARS: Evil people ascribing fake news to me, Buhari’s media aide cries out

Presidential spokesman Femi Adesina has accused an online newspaper of ascribing fake stories to him. Adesina, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said that the fake stories were meant to cause disaffection among people. ”An online newspaper has published that President Muhammadu Buhari was to have scrapped the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) on […]

VIDEO: 6 die, 10 rescued as three-storey building collapses in Lagos

VIDEO: 6 die, 10 rescued as three-storey building collapses in Lagos

By Bose Adelaja Six persons were Sunday, recovered dead while ten others were rescued at the scene of a partially collapsed three-storey building at No 62, Do Street, Obalende Lagos Island. The collapsed building was said to be under construction when it partially caved in at about 5.40 pm. The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management […]

I will support my father if he runs for 2023 Presidency  – Atiku’s daughter

I will support my father if he runs for 2023 Presidency – Atiku’s daughter

…Urges action on a new Nigeria By Dirisu Yakubu Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Hauwa Atiku Uwais, daughter of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to support the aspiration of her father “if and when” he declares interest to run for the office of the President of Nigeria again. Hauwa stated this in […]

Sacked Kano Commissioner reacts to Yakasai’s suspension

Sacked Kano Commissioner reacts to Yakasai’s suspension

KANO – The sacked Commissioner of Works and Infrastructural Development, Mua’zu Magaji has reacted to the suspension of Salihu Tanko Yakasai, Special Adviser on Media to Governor Ganduje over his unguarded utterances to the person of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Gunmen kill 12, injure 7 in Kaduna village

Gunmen kill 12, injure 7 in Kaduna village

By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Twelve people were confirmed dead and seven injured following an attack by unknown gunmen at Kidandan and Kadai village in GIWA local government area of Kaduna state. According to survivors, the attackers came in numbers wielding dangerous weapons and attacked Kidandan on Friday. “They killed three and wounded 4. On Saturday night […]

Just in: Hours after SARS disbandment, Police brutalise AriseTV cameraman

Just in: Hours after SARS disbandment, Police brutalise AriseTV cameraman

By Nwafor Sunday Barely five hours the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, dissolved the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), men of the Nigeria Police force assaulted Francis Ogbonna, AriseTV cameraman. Disclosing this via a video clip, Ferdinand Duruoha, a reporter with Arise TV condemned the incident, noting that Francis head was broken by the officers […]

Airtel loses appeal against N4.8bn judgement

Airtel loses appeal against N4.8bn judgement

  By Henry Ojelu Telecoms firm, Airtel Networks Limited has lost an appeal against a N4.888,434,208 judgment debt secured against it by telephony products and services distributor, Plus Limited at a Lagos High Court. Plus Ltd had dragged Airtel before the lower court over the company’s alleged refusal to pay commission for services it had […]

Nwawuba applauds FEC for Agenda 2050, seeks greater equity in infrastructure devt

Nwawuba applauds FEC for Agenda 2050, seeks greater equity in infrastructure devt

The member of the House of Representatives representing Mbatoili/Ikeduru Federal Constituency Rt. Hon Henry Nwawuba has commended the Federal Executive Council for the inauguration of the Agenda 2050 National Steering Committee saying the action marks a new dawn in the relationship between the Executive and the Legislature.