JP Clark not dead, lives on – Akachi-Ezeigbo, Tomoloju, Jahman, others speak

JP Clark not dead, lives on – Akachi-Ezeigbo, Tomoloju, Jahman, others speak

By Chris Onuoha Professor John Pepper Clark Berekedemo who passed on last week, was a renowned poet and playwright. Born in Kiagbodo to an Ijaw father and Urohobo mother, the deceased fondly called JP Clark, received primary education at a native school in Okirika, Burutu local government in the former Western Ijaw and proceeded to […]
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End SARS

End SARS

#EndSARS: The police history and character as a colonial constabulary force unsuited for a sovereign nation of free citizens in a democracy.

Union raises alarm over job loss in food sector

Union raises alarm over job loss in food sector

Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association, FOBTOB, Monday, urged the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment to urgently wade into rising cases of redundancies in the sector to save members’ jobs.

How SARS became a catalyst for a new generation of Nigerian youths

How SARS became a catalyst for a new generation of Nigerian youths

My 14-year-old daughter had this to say when the End SARS protests broke out, “thank God! At last!” While I was still reeling from the shrewd observation, in that subconsciously pejorative way elders bristle at the unsolicited wit of the young, my nine-year-old son dropped his own two cents of wisdom on the table – “Nigeria has zero security.” When pressed to educate us further, he shrugged, “it is very obvious, poor everything.” In that moment, I did a quick calculation. Four years from now, my daughter will be eligible to vote and in nine years, the young man will turn 18, also ready for the ballot box.

#EndSARS protest: Nigeria should prepare for increase in COVID-19 cases ― FG warns  

#EndSARS protest: Nigeria should prepare for increase in COVID-19 cases ― FG warns  

…Lagos, FCT test 1% of its population …As 17,000 health works train on infection By Chioma Obinna & Gabriel Olawale The Federal government on Monday warned that with the ongoing #ENDSARS protest across the country, cases of COVID-19 will definitely increase in the coming weeks. Issuing the warning in Abuja, the Chairman, Presidential Taskforce, PTF, […]

[Updated] #EndSARS: Hoodlums set ablaze over 50 cars in Apo Abuja

[Updated] #EndSARS: Hoodlums set ablaze over 50 cars in Apo Abuja

By Luminous Jannamike Following the protests against police brutality and extra-extra-judicial killings on Monday in the FCT, some hoodlums have burnt down over 50 cars at Apo Mechanic village in Abuja. The cars, displayed for sale at a car stand, were set ablaze by alleged thugs hired to disrupt the agitation for comprehensive police reform […]

#ENDSARS: Akeredolu sets up panel of judicial inquiry in Ondo

#ENDSARS: Akeredolu sets up panel of judicial inquiry in Ondo

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has approved the constitution of a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to look into all complaints by members of the public on alleged illegal activities of officers of Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State. The decision of the State Government was in line with the […]

OGUN: TRACE records 132 auto accidents, 53 deaths in nine months

OGUN: TRACE records 132 auto accidents, 53 deaths in nine months

By Bose Adelaja Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps TRACE, on Monday, said it recorded a total number of 132 auto accidents and 53 deaths within a space of nine months in the year 2020. According to the traffic agency, the figures were recorded between January and September. TRACE Director, Traffic Planning Research and […]

Reps consider PIB Tuesday

Reps consider PIB Tuesday

The House of Representatives will Tuesday, take the Petroleum Industry Bill, 2020 through second reading.

#EndSARS protest: Sanwo-Olu orders students to stay at home

#EndSARS protest: Sanwo-Olu orders students to stay at home

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Following rising tension in the ongoing #EndSARS protest, Lagos Stare Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed all students in public and private schools to stay at home from October 20, 2020, Tuesday. Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, who announced this on Monday, said Governor Sanwo-Olu has approved the closure with immediate […]