Friends prevented soldiers from going away with my son’s body in Lekki – Grieving mother (Punch) The mother of one Anthony, who was among the #EndSARS protesters allegedly shot dead by soldiers at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos, is in…
#FixPolitics condemns military attacks on #EndSARS protesters, calls for restraint
#FixPolitics has condemned the shooting of peaceful protesters across the nation on Tuesday, resulting in the reported death of citizens with many more wounded. The group, therefore, asked President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately restrain the soldiers and police deployed against…
Buhari committed to extensive police reforms, says Presidency
The Presidency has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to extensive Police reforms should never be in doubt. In a statement by Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), Femi Adesina, the Presidency reiterated the full commitment of the…
Nigeria, a president, his glory and violent policing – Magnus Onyibe
The practice of democracy in Nigeria just received a boost as the government now fears the people, as opposed to the people being afraid of government. The assertion above is underscored and illustrated by the fact that following persistent demonstrations…
Buhari pays tribute to J.P. Clark
“President Buhari pays tribute to one of Nigeria’s finest poets, dramatist and recipient of the Nigerian National Order of Merit Award for literary excellence, whose repertoire of published works depicts the hardwork of a great man, devoted to a lifetime…
*IGP announces new squad “SWAT” to replace SARS (Guardian)*Sanwo-Olu in Aso Rock to see Buhari over #ENDSARS (DailyTrust)
IGP announces new squad “SWAT” to replace SARS (Guardian) Nigeria’s head of police Mohammad Adamu has established a new Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) squad to “fill the gaps” left by the notorious police unit Federal Special Anti-robbery squad(FSARS). “The…
#EndSars: Buhari okays 5-point demand of protesters
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has convened a meeting with stakeholders, agreeing to meet demands, which include halting use of force against protesters and unconditional release of arrested citizens. This is informed from directives by President Muhammadu Buhari…
Buhari meets ex-Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, at Aso Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with the former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Okonjo-Iweala is running to…
Buhari congratulates Rotimi Akeredolu on re-election as Ondo governor
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Rotimi Akeredolu, on his re-election as governor of Ondo State for another four-year term. A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), Femi Adesina, Said the President lauds the resounding victory of…
*Ondo election: Akeredolu, Jegede, Ajayi win polling units (Punch)*Lagos unveils logo for Ehingbeti summit, gets stakeholders’ support (Thisday)
Ondo election: Akeredolu, Jegede, Ajayi win polling units (Punch) The three major candidates in today’s governorship election in Ondo State won their individual polling units, The PUNCH can confirm. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who is seeking reelection on the platform of…
