The Police in Lagos State ave released all protesters who were arrested in the early hours of Sunday, during #EndSars commemoration at the Lekki Toll Gate. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this via a post on his X handle, stating that Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olanrewaju Ishola, personally oversaw … Read more
A human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has said that the anti-graft agency and other such institutions in the country have come to stay. Falana stated this amid the controversial calls to scrap the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. He said rather than challenging the legality of EFCC, what should be demanded are measures to … Read more
There was pandemonium at Nibo community in the Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State on Sunday as gunmen killed an unknown number of persons at Oye Nwochichi market near the Community Old Maternity. Eyewitnesses said the hoodlums came in a brown-coloured Lexus 300 Jeep and immediately opened fire on the people. Although the … Read more
Imo State Police Command has smashed a camp allegedly operated by the Indigenous People of Biafra and its militant wing, called the Eastern Security Network, at Nempi, Oru West Local Government Area. The command’s spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued in Owerri and made available to newsmen on Sunday. Okoye said … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that as part of the ongoing vaccination campaign in Epe Local Government, nurses from Epe health center visited Saint Theresa Catholic Church on Sunday to give vaccines to church members. They where able to get everyone received the right vaccine according to their age category. The team was led by one of the … Read more
Curtis Jones’ close-range strike proved decisive as Liverpool edged past Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday, keeping their position at the top of the Premier League. Liverpool took the lead when Mohamed Salah converted a penalty just before the half-hour mark after Levi Colwill fouled Jones in the box. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that General Hospital, Agbowa, recently celebrated the arrival of triplets born to Mr. and Mrs. Badmus. To make this joyful moment a more special one, the hospital gave gifts to the parents as a sign of love and care. The gift presentation took place in the office of the hospital’s Medical Director, Dr. … Read more
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (aka BAO) marked his second anniversary as Governor of Ekiti State, having been sworn in on October 16, 2022. Oyebanji’s two-year anniversary celebrates his dedication to Ekiti State’s progress. He has masterfully navigated Nigeria’s intricate politics, balancing competing interests and fostering growth through strategic investments in key … Read more
I fondly recall my time at Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School in Osun State, specifically from 1979/80 to 1982/83. This period stands out due to the Unity Party of Nigeria’s (UPN) Free Education programme, spearheaded by the late Obafemi Awolowo. Under this initiative, education was completely free, covering everything from school fees to basic supplies like pencils … Read more
The Nigerian Army has dismissed recent reports alleging that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has died. The rumors claimed Lagbaja passed away in an undisclosed hospital abroad due to stage three cancer, sparking widespread concern. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up … Read more
An erstwhile President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, says the growing number of out-of-school children in the country poses a great security risk for the nation in the future. He said that the over 20 million out of school children in Nigeria are only being prepared for recruitment into Boko Haram and banditry in the next … Read more
The Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Tosin Ajayi, has removed Adeboyega Fasasi from his role as Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Reliable security sources confirmed this to Daily Nigerian over the weekend, revealing that Fasasi has been replaced by Rasheed Atanda Lawal, a deputy director currently enrolled … Read more
A former Deputy Director in Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Yisa Usman, has filed a N12.5 million fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; Mabel Ishaku and others. Usman, in a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1518/2024 and filed by his lawyer, Oseini Bamigbaiye, sued I-G; AIG Zone 7; DCP Kabiru Shehu … Read more
The United Kingdom has deported 44 Nigerian and Ghanaian asylum seekers, marking the highest number of deportations on a single flight, as reported by the UK Guardian. This mass deportation occurred just 48 hours after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a contentious agreement to deport migrants arriving via small boats to the Chagos Islands, … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface escaped with minor injuries following a car accident on Saturday evening. Earlier in the day, the Nigerian forward had scored the decisive goal in Leverkusen’s 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost … Read more
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he will give away $1 million a day to a registered voter in Pennsylvania, a key swing state, leading up to the November US presidential election. The daily winner will be randomly selected from those who sign a pro-constitution petition organized by AmericaPAC, a campaign group Musk created to … Read more
Donald Trump has claimed that if he returns to the White House, China would not dare to challenge him because President Xi Jinping knows he is “crazy.” In an interview with the Wall Street Journal’s editorial board, Trump stated that if re-elected, he would impose heavy tariffs on China if it attempted to blockade Taiwan. … Read more
Edo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of an inspector when some gunmen attacked quarry workers in the Ihivbe-Ogben area of Edo. Thecommand’s Public Relations Officer of the Police, SP Moses Yamu, confirmed the killing to newsmen on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted 162,351 bottles of codeine based syrup from two containers at the Apapa seaport in Lagos. The agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix … Read more
Lagos State Police Commissioner Olanrewaju Ishola has declared that the #EndSARS memorial protest marking the fourth anniversary of the movement is illegal and will not proceed. Demonstrators gathered at the Lekki toll gate on Sunday to remember those who lost their lives during the shooting incident at the same location in October 2020. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more