Protests: Together we must protect, rebuild Lagos ― Olulade
A former Lagos lawmaker, Mr Olusegun Olulade, has urged youths in the state to come together to protect and rebuild Lagos after the mindless destruction of lives and property by hoodlums under the guise of #EndSARS protest. Olulade, who represented Epe Constituency II between 2011 and 2019 in Lagos House of Assembly, made the appeal […]
Fr Mbaka’s church not burnt ― Spokesman
By Dennis Agbo Contrary to a viral video suggesting that the Catholic Adoration Ground Enugu, superintended by Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka was razed by protesting youths, the church said it’s not true. Mbaka’s spokesman, Mr Maximus Ugwoke who spoke with Vanguard said the story and video making the rounds were false and should be disregard. […]
EndSARS: Reps demand for emergency session
Members of the House of Representatives, under the auspices of Young Parliamentarians Forum, have urged the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and the President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmed Lawan, to reconvene both Houses for an emergency session on the raging EndSARs protests across the country.
Nigeria debt-GDP ratio could hit 68 percent — IMF raises alarm
Sub-saharan Africa faces a huge challenge, made worse by the coronavirus pandemic, to find nearly $900 billion to repay massive debt and fund essential public spending, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Thursday. In a special report, the IMF said the region would require some $890 billion in external financing — equal to 55 percent […]
African Union urges FG to dialogue with #EndSARS protesters
By Jimoh Babatunde The civil society organ of the African Union, Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), has called on the Federal Government and the protesters to dialogue and peacefully resolve the current impasse in order to prevent further fragmentation of the national fabric. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, Chairperson, Political Affairs Cluster, of the AU organ […]
EndSARS Protests: PDP advises FG to set up independent panel
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Federal Government to immediately set up an independent judicial panel to look into the role of security agencies’ handling of the youth’ peaceful protests.
#EndSARS: Ogun set to prosecute four police officers for murder
By James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta Ogun State government through the Ministry of Justice on Thursday disclosed that it has concluded arrangements to prosecute four Police officers on separate murder cases allegedly committed by them in different locations in the state. This was disclosed by the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on his personal twitter handle […]
#EndSARS: FCT Police arrest hoodlums, as Minister sets up compensation panel
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has announced the arrest of some hoodlums who went on rampage earlier in the week during the #EndSARS protest. Bello disclosed this on Thursday during an on-the-spot assessment of Apo and Dutse Alhaji areas which were worst hit by the crisis. He […]
Ban tomato importation – Dangote tells FG
KANO – The Managing Director of Dangote Tomato Processing plant in Kadawa, Kano State, Abdulkarim Kaita has on Thursday called on the Federal government to ban importation of tomato paste like it ban rice importation into the country.
#EndSARS protests hijacked — Lagos Reps
Declare attacks on Oba’s Palace, a sacrilege By Tordue Salem – Abuja The Lagos State Caucus of the House of Representatives has said violent and uncivil elements, have taken over #EndSARS agitations in the state. The Caucus, led by Rep. Dolapo Badru, said the violent protests targeted at businesses and the Media, were unnecessary, as […]
