Category: Metro
#EndSars: I prayed for widespread killings in Nigeria – Wike
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, says he prayed for killings, kidnapping and armed robbery to spread across the country because the federal go [...]
Makinde gives N1m each to victims of #Endsars protests, N100m to renovate Soun’s palace
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday, ordered the immediate release of N100 million for the renovation of Soun of Ogbomoso’s palace, followin [...]
#EndSARS: LASG sets up N200m compensation fund for victims
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday announced the setting up of a N200 million fund to compensate families of victims of Special Anti-Robbery Squad [...]
Just in: IGP sets up SWAT to take over from SARS
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has set up a new Police outfit to be called Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), to take over from [...]
Wike makes U-turn, joins #EndSars protesters
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State who had earlier placed a ban on #EndSars protests in the state has made a surprising U-turn, joining the proteste [...]
Boko Haram kill 14 farmers in Borno State
Fighters from the Boko Haram jihadist group killed 14 farmers in restive northeast Nigeria, members of a government-backed militia said Tuesday.
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Presidential panel approves 5 point demands of #EndSars protesters
The Presidency on Tuesday said the Presidential Panel on the Reform of the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad has approved the five-point de [...]
Omokri launches fundraiser for man whose son was killed by SARS in Delta
Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has asked his followers on social media platforms to raise funds for Dominic Onyeukwu, [...]
#EndSARS: We’ve disarmed SARS officers – Lagos CP
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, says he has complied with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Moh [...]
Street children protest at Governor’s office, Calabar against witchcraft allegations
Children living on the streets of Calabar have started a protest against allegations of witchcraft. Lots of children between the ages of of 9 and 15 l [...]