Nigeria at 60: Lawyers commend judiciary… but
By Onozure Dania As Nigeria celebrated its 60th independence anniversary last week, lawyers in the country in this edition of Law and Human Rights, gave an assessment of the country’s judiciary so far. They noted that though it has faced a lot of challenges, it has done well in playing its role of settling disputes […]
How SARS went off course, own POS machines for easy ‘transaction’
•Amnesty International insists on reform of police Note: This article was first published Jul 25, 2020 at 07:21 By Evelyn Usman The name – Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, usually sent cold shivers down the spines of criminals who saw the unit not just as an antidote to their atrocious acts, but capable of sending them […]
Runtown, Falz take #EndSARS protest to streets of Lagos
Victor Ogunyinka Runtown, Falz have lead Nigerians in their numbers to protest the unacceptable spats in harassment of Nigerian youths by members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Expressing his displeasure to what is generally termed as unjust harassment, Runtown, had, on 4th October, tweeted that “This has gone long enough and now we MUST […]
We’re our own problem, not Buhari ― Ex-IYC president counsel Ijaws
By Perez Brisibe – Ughelli Former President of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Oweilaemi Pereotubo has counseled his Ijaw kinsmen from the Niger Delta region that they should stop seeing President Muhammadu Buhari as their problem stating that the Ijaws are their own problem. Pereotubo in a statement yesterday, also ask the Ijaws to expunge […]
Akwa Ibom workers applaud Gov Emmanuel on approval of 2019 promotion
Workers in Akwa Ibom State are thrilled by the announcement that Governor Udom Emmanuel has approved the release of the 2019 promotion of 2,248 workers in the state.
Hennessy XO marks 150th anniversary with Virtual Immersive Experience
To celebrate a century and a half of creating and mastering the perfect blend, Hennessy XO presented a bespoke daytime fireworks event created by acclaimed artist Cai Guo-Qiang. The daytime fireworks event was the centrepiece of Hennessy X.O’s 150th Anniversary World Odyssey program and was experienced globally via live stream—a first for both Cai Guo-Qiang and the Maison.
27-year-old kidnaps, rapes 13-year-old girl in Lagos
By Funmi Ajumobi Mohammed, 27, a bike repairer in Agbowa, Ikorodu, Lagos State has been alleged of rape of a 13-year-old girl on Monday night. According to a mandated reporter, the survivor was kidnapped by Mohammed while on an errand for her parents and he forcefully raped her in a nearby bush path close to […]
BREAKING: Police rescue kidnapped Port Harcourt lawyer
By Egufe Yafugborhi POLICE in Rivers State have confirmed that Bisola Paulette Ajayi, the female lawyer abducted by unknown gunmen at her residence in Rumuokwurusi, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Port Harcourt has been rescued by Operatives of the Anti-Kidnap Unit of Rivers State Police Command. CSP Nnamdi Omoni, Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers Command, […]
INEC begins distribution of sensitive materials ahead of Ondo poll amidst tight security
Dayo Johnson – Akure The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) today commenced the distribution of sensitive materials to various local government areas across Ondo State for Saturday’s election. The roads leading to Central Bank of Nigeria in Akure, the state capital were cordoned off. ALSO READ: Ondo election debate: Why I’m contesting – Akeredolu Vanguard […]
My sister is not bipolar – Actress Chacha Eke’s brother blasts her hubby
By Juliet Ebirim Aik Eke, brother of Nollywood actress, Chacha Eke, has reacted strongly to a video made by his sister claiming to have been diagnosed of bipolar disorder. Taking to his Instagram page, Aik stated his sister isn’t bipolar, that there’s a cover up. He also called out Chacha’s husband for trying to clear […]
Gunmen kidnap passengers of Agofure bus, ‘keke’, private vehicles in Delta
By Francis Efe – Warri Unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped passengers in a fully loaded transit bus belonging to the Agofure Transport Company and other private vehicles on Wednesday evening. This is coming barely few days after the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has banned the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) and other Tactical Squads […]
