Lekki shootings We’ll get justice for victims, says Osinbajo

The Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has expressed concern over the shootings and killings of Nigerians demanding an end to police brutality and bad governance in the country. He … Read More

Lekki shootings: Army denies deploying soldiers to tollgate despite video evidence

The Nigerian Army headquarters has denied deploying soldiers to the Lekki tollgate despite video evidence showing uniformed soldiers shooting at the scene. The army in a Facebook post branded several … Read More

Makinde worries as #EndSARS protests intensify

Following the reports of bloody protest and brutality inflicted on protesters in some parts of Ibadan, Governor Seyi Makinde has deployed men of the joint security task force to go … Read More

#EndSARS: Two feared dead as policemen, hoodlums clash in Edo

Two unidentified persons were shot dead on Tuesday at the Santana Market along Sapele Road in Benin as hoodlums engaged policemen enforcing a 24-hour curfew imposed by the Edo State … Read More

FG begins N75bn support funds disbursement this week

Beginning from this week, the Federal Government will start paying grants to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises that are successful to partake in the N75bn COVID-19 support schemes. On September … Read More

#EndSARS: Motorists groan as protesters block Ogbomoso, Ibadan major roads

The EndSARS agitators on Monday stormed Ogbomoso and Ibadan with a fresh peaceful protest that left major roads being blocked, caused gridlock and halted legitimate conduct of day to day … Read More

More COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ibadan, Residents panic over new cases

A firm in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has recorded 57 COVID-19 cases. This is among 72 cases confirmed in the state on Saturday. Oyo State’s Task Force on COVID-19 … Read More

Senate President sponsors 100 mass weddings

Senate President Ahmad Lawan at the weekend sponsored a mass wedding for 100 couples in his constituency, at the Central Mosque, Nguru in Yobe State. This is even as some … Read More

Heritage Bank to engage 129 of 774 LGAs in Special Public Works Programme

Heritage Bank Plc is set to commence the account opening with Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) for the earmarked 774,000 participants of the SPW Programme in their branches, throughout the 774 … Read More

I was attacked by hoodlums not #EndSARS protesters, says Oyetola

Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola on Sunday said the #EndSARS protest in Osogbo, the state capital was hijacked by suspected political thugs. The state police command confirmed the death of … Read More

Aisha tweets song urging Buhari to tackle insecurity

The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, on Saturday tweeted a song from an indigenous Hausa musician sending a plea to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to rescue the northern … Read More

ASUU plans to re-negotiate 2009 agreement with FG

THE Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU), has expressed its willingness to re- enter into fresh negotiations on the 2009 agreement with the Federal Government considering that implementing the agreement might … Read More

#EndSARS: Anonymous hacks EFCC, INEC websites

Anonymous, an online network known for launching cyber attacks against government institutions, has hacked the websites of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent National Electoral Commission. A … Read More

#EndSARS: We’re sorry for being silent, Osinbajo begs youths

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday apologised to the youths for keeping silent and having not done enough to stop police brutality in the country. This is as #EndSARS protesters held … Read More

Despite talks, FG compels lecturers’ IPPIS capturing — ASUU

Indications emerged on Friday that the faceoff between the Federal Government and the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities may not end soon. Despite the ongoing discussions … Read More

NNPC threatens to sue Nairaland, SaharaReporters over fake news

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has threatened to serve legal redress against SaharaReporters and Nairaland for publishing reports that it bribed the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and provided … Read More

ASUU gives indication to suspend strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Thursday, gave an indication that the union will suspend its prolonged strike very soon, as its President, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi, declared that … Read More

EndSARS: FG blames civil unrest on ASUU strike

The Federal Government has blamed the ongoing civil unrest by youths across the country on the industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) in the … Read More

Oyo Assembly approves Makinde’s N100bn bond

Oyo Assembly has approved the N100 billion prosperity bond requested by Governor Seyi Makinde since July. The Assembly described the loan request as an alternative approach of the present administration … Read More

BREAKING: INEC announces date for 2023 presidential election

The 2023 presidential election will hold on February 18, 2023, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed. Chairman of the Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Thursday. … Read More