Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, said he was yet to speak directly with President Muhammadu Buhari concerning the shooting of End SARS protesters in the State. Sanwo-Olu in an interview on Thursday said he called Buhari twice on Wednesday, but he was at the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. TheContinue Reading
His Highness Anabs Sara-Igbe, the former Spokesman of The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and Coordinator of South-South Elders Forum, has denounced the killing of innocent Nigerians who were protesting against Police ruthlessness, blackmail, corruption, and criminality in Nigeria. His Highness Anabs Sara-Igbe said, “I stand with the Nigerian YouthsContinue Reading
Governor of Lagos state, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lamented that the #EndSARS protests in Lagos had been hijacked by criminal elements. The governor has also extended the curfew time in the state from 24 hours to 72 hours, even as he ordered flags in public buildings in Lagos should flyContinue Reading
The demonstrations, which began as a peaceful march two weeks ago, have degenerated into crisis in various states, leading to loss of lives and destruction of properties. Over the past three days, attacks have been launched on government-owned institutions and private businesses, leading to deaths and properties being razed. OnContinue Reading
Channels Television has gone offline after reports of smoke were sighted at its headquarters in Lagos State. Checks by DAILY POST showed that Channels TV is currently not available at the moment. A message scrolling on the channel says, ”Channels Television is temporarily shutting down due to imminent attack onContinue Reading
The Imo state governor Hope Uzodinma has said that he imposed 24-hour curfew in the state, to avoid the protests leading to loss of lives. Uzodinma spoke in Owerri, in a statewide broadcast to Imolites regarding the EndSARs protests. The governor simply said: “Because I will not want an avoidableContinue Reading
Irate youths on Wednesday gathered around the family home of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Omididun Street, Lagos Island, throwing stones at the house. Sanwo-Olu had imposed a curfew on the state due to the #EndSARS protests. Soldiers were subsequently called in which led to the deaths of atContinue Reading
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday requested the Senate to consider and approve the revised 2020 budget of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The President’s letter was read on the floor of the upper chamber by Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, during plenary. Buhari said the revised estimates of revenue and expenditure wereContinue Reading
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to put an end to shooting of protesters by security agents. Saraki, while describing the shooting incident as a massacre, called for great patience, restraint and compassion in handling the demands of the youth. According to him, dialogue is theContinue Reading
Security operatives have invaded the Lekki toll gate where thousands of protesters have been demonstrating against police brutality for the past 13 days. A Lekki resident told TheCable that she started hearing gunshots around 7pm. The protesters have refused to leave the toll gate despite the 24-hour curfew imposed byContinue Reading
