Ondo 2020: Why we can’t congratulate Akeredolu yet ― PDP
…Reiterates call for assent to electoral act By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said it will only congratulate Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state in Saturday’s election after the determination of the manner of emergence of his candidacy by the court. The PDP whose candidate, Eyitayo Jegede came second in […]
Please get Treasure, Felicia, Ojabodu released, protesters tell Sanwo-Olu
Victor Ogunyinka As tension continues to heighten among Nigerians over the demand by Nigerian youths to EndSARS and now too, the protesters have called on the Lagos State governor, Babjide Sanwo-Olu to ensure the unconditional release of those arrested during the protest. Sanwo-Olu had appealed to the rampaging youths to soft-pedal on what is now […]
Insecurity: Nigeria needs total overhaul of entire system – Bishop Ighele
Bishop Charles Ighele is the General Superintendent, Holy Spirit Mission, Lagos. He shares his views with Sunday Vanguard on national issues regarding the nation.
APC group gives Buni-led caretaker leadership 14-day ultimatum to set convention timetable
ABUJA-A support group of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC,operating under the aegis of Concerned All Progressives Congress Members,Monday,handed down a 14-day ultimatum to the party’s caretaker committee to set up a convention committee or risk mass protest against it by members.
SARS dissolution: Pyrates calls for Police Reforms
The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has demanded for Police Reforms as a fallout of the dissolution of the Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS) by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu.
Support Amaechi to attract projects to Igboland – Aide urges
By Chris Ochayi The Igbo people of the South East geo-political zone have been asked to support the Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi to enable him to succeed in his determination to effectively attract Federal projects to Igbo land especially in the rail sector. Aide to the Minister, Dr Israel Ibeleme, who made the […]
#EndSARS: Lekki Toll Gate on standstill as protesters block Lagos-Epe expressway
EndSARS protesters on Monday barred motorists and commuters from passing through Lekki Toll Gate on Lagos -Epe expressway in continuation of the protest demanding an end SARS in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Inspector General of Police (I-GP), Mohammed Adamu, had on Sunday announced the disbandment of the Special […]
APC members kick against tenure extension, issue ultimatum for convention
Party faults group’s position By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja A group under the auspices of ‘Concerned All Progressives Congress APC Members’ has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Gov. Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker/Extraordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the party to roll out its plans for convening a national convention by December. This was as […]
5 allegations against SARS
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), has been accused of different crimes, which include: Extra judicial killings of suspects Extortion Maltreatment/inhumane treatment of citizens or perceived fraudsters Harassment of female suspects Torture/brutalization READ ALSO: EndSARS Protesters block major roads,streets in Calabar …protest at Police Command Headquarters By Ike Uchechukwu Calabar About 1000 protesters including celebrities took […]
Kano owned tertiary institutions to re-open October 26th
By Bashir Bello – Kano Kano State government has announced 26th October 2020 for re-opening of the state-owned tertiary institutions after seven months of closure occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. The State Commissioner of Higher Education, Dr Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in the state on Monday. This was coming as […]
Five demands from #EndSARS protesters
Immediate release of all arrested protesters Justice for all deceased victims of police brutality and appropriate compensation for their families Setting up an independent body to oversee the investigation and prosecution of all reports of Police misconduct (within 10days) READ ALSO: Police to commence training of new unit taking over from SARS next week ― […]
