Epe residents in Lagos State send SOS to government over kidnappings (Guardian) Residents of Eredo, Ejirin and Epe communities on Sunday charged the Lagos State Government for protection against kidnappers. The residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria…
After 2 extensions, Lagos #EndSARS panel in race against October deadline
Barely a year after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu set up a nine –man judicial panel to investigate police brutality, especially activities of the dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squard (SARS) in the aftermath of the October 2020 Lagos State #EndSARS protests that allegedly…
Lagos evacuates 3-week-old baby, students from Plateau
Lagos State Government has evacuated a three-week-old baby, its mother and 64 other undergraduate students of Lagos studying at the University of Jos (UniJos), Plateau State. The evacuation followed recent attacks and killings in the state. The first set of…
APC govt oppressive, incompetent, divisive -Elumelu, Reps’ minority leader
Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has labeled the Muhammadu Buhari All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration oppressive, incompetent and divisive. The Leader said that within a space of 6 years, the administration has destroyed the once…
Sir Victor Uwaifo died of chest infection, says family
The late music maestro and varsity don Sir Victor Uwaifo died of chest infection, his family has said. Sir Uwaifo’s nephew, Peter de Rock, a gospel musician, disclosed this to The Nation on Sunday morning. A chest infection is an…
My father has been sleeping with me for over 7 years, teenager tells police
The police in Ondo State have arrested a 45-year old school teacher, Nelson Akinsowon, who has allegedly been having carnal knowledge of his 17-year-old daughter since she was 10 years old. The suspect was arrested and detained by the police…
Afrobasket: D’Tigers, Côte d’Ivoire in titanic battle for quarterfinals tickets
Nigeria’s D’Tigers will today battle Côte d’Ivoire counterparts in a make or mar Group C final match at the ongoing Afrobasket Championship in Rwanda. Following the expansion of the participating teams at the Afrobasket to 16 with only group winners…
Buhari, Obaseki mourn as “Joromi” crooner, Uwaifo dies at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari and Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki have mourned the death of ‘Joromi’ crooner and highlife music icon and multi-instrumentalist, Sir Victor Uwaifo. The music legend, whose song “Mammy Water,” was a hit for decades, died at…
Homeless in their Homeland: Victims of Jos crises search for meaning in life
Plateau killings in recent months have become a matter of concern among Nigerians. The development has raised concern over the sanctity of human lives. Residents on the Plateau, especially women and children, have become victims of mass killings arising from…
10-man Chelsea hold Liverpool at Anfield
Chelsea played the entire second half with 10 men but held on for a draw after Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah’s penalty had cancelled out Kai Havertz’s excellent header at Anfield. Thomas Tuchel’s side looked in control following Havertz’s opener on 21…