Edo State Government Declares 24-Hour Curfew
The Edo State Government has announced the imposition of a 24-hour curfew across the state. This was announced on Monday by the secretary to the state government, Osarodion Ogie. Ogie said the imposition of the curfew was due to the very disturbing incidents of vandalism and attacks on private individuals carried out by the hoodlums […]
Police Fire Teargas At #EndSARS Protesters In Abuja
Police officers have fired teargas at #EndSARS protesters in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The protesters who are demanding an end to police brutality and extra-judicial killings were intercepted by the security agents at the John Kennedy Street as they attempt to march through the back gate of the Presidential villa. In an attempt to disperse […]
World Food Day: Groups Alert On Dangers Of Trans Fats Consumption
The Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have urged the Nigerian government to prioritize access to safe and nutritious food for all Nigerians, especially the poor and vulnerable that are hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. NHED and CAPPA also want the Governing Council of […]
#EndSARS: Atiku Foundation calls for overhaul of Police
The Atiku Care Foundation has called for a total reformation of the Nigeria Police to restore the confidence of the people. The organisation said this had become imperative in view of the ongoing protests by the youths who are rejecting brutality by some operatives of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). In a statement in […]
INEC Fixes Date For 2023 Presidential Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 18 as date for the 2023 presidential election. The INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, announced this at the inauguration of the House of Representatives committee on 1999 constitution review. At the inauguration which was held at the National Assembly Complex on he said there are just about […]
Kwajafa Regrets Establishing SARS
A retired Police Commissioner, Fulani Kwajafa who was the brain behind the establishment of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) during Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari’s military regime, had said he regrets forming it. In an interview with BBC Hausa Service, the former police officer said SARS was formed when the then military head of state ordered the […]
Makinde loses mother
The Oyo State Government has announced the death of Chief (Mrs.) Abigail Makinde, the mother of the Governor of the State, Seyi Makinde. She died peacefully at her Ibadan home, in the early hours of Thursday. A statement by Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, Secretary to the State Government said “Our hearts are with the family, on […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Hits 13.71% In September…… Highest In 30 Months
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 13.71% year-on-year in September 2020, hitting its hghets level in 30 months. This is 0.49 percent points higher than the rate recorded in August 2020(13.22) percent. The latest rise was contained in the Consumer Price Index(CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Thursday. According to the NBS, […]
BREAKING: FG Reopens NYSC Camp
The Federal Government has announced the re-opening of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camps across the country. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Minister of Youths and Sports , Sunday Dare “The Resumption of the NYSC Orientation Camp for prospective Youth Corpers has been approved and opens on November 10th, 2020. Full COVID-19 […]
SARS and the Nigerian Youth: Odours from a decaying system
By Toyin Falola Nigeria is home to a thriving contradiction. Here is a country that celebrates its aspirations to greatness—economic success, food security, accountable governance, territorial integrity, internal security, and improved living standards—sabotaging its young and vibrant population. A pseudo-welfarist democracy, Nigeria’s young vibrant ‘human capital’—the potentially productive portion of its population—has to contend with […]
