*EFCC investigators taking bribes, comprising fight against corruption – Chairman (Guardian)*Ibadan Blast: 58 houses affected – NEMA (Sun)

EFCC investigators taking bribes, comprising fight against corruption – Chairman (Guardian) Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that some investigators of the commission take bribes and compromise the fight against corruption. In his…

The Freedom Festival to feature BANTU, Bobi Wine, Zolani Mahola and MIAGI Sunday

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in collaboration with Nigerian musicians BANTU, Ugandan musician and opposition leader Bobi Wine, South African musician Zolani Mahola (The One Who Sings) and the MIAGI Youth Orchestra / MICM Musicians will be broadcasting the…

*#EndSARS: Lagos panel summons IGP (Punch)*Agomo Set to Retire From UNILAG, unveils biography (ThisDay)

#EndSARS: Lagos panel summons IGP (Punch) The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Restitution and Inquiry set up to investigate cases of police brutality, especially involving officers of the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad, has summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammad Adamu.…

*Court drops case against four #EndSARS protesters (Punch)*Lagos targets 60% COVID-19 vaccine rollout, says Sanwo-Olu (Guardian)

Court drops case against four #EndSARS protesters (Punch) A court in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Monday discharged four out of six protesters arrested in November for demonstrating outside the National Assembly. Last year, Africa’s most populous country was swept by…

*COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu okays reopening of schools Monday, January 18 (Vanguard)*COVID-19: 8,043 active cases under Lagos Home Based Care – Commissioner (Sun)

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu okays reopening of schools Monday, January 18 (Vanguard) Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved and directed that all public and private schools in the state to resume for second term 2020 /2021 academic session with effect…

Uganda Election: President Museveni has early lead, rival alleges fraud

President Yoweri Museveni took an early lead in Uganda’s presidential election, according to preliminary results released on Friday morning by the electoral commission. This is as his main rival said he had proof that the poll had been marred by…

*Lagos club owner ordered to provide COVID-19 result in seven days (Punch)*How policeman shot me, petitioner tells Lagos judicial panel (DailyTrust)

Lagos club owner ordered to provide COVID-19 result in seven days (Punch) A club owner, Bruno Owede, who was arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly opening his facility to fun seekers in violation of safety…

*Cultists kill one in Badagry, cut off victim’s hand in Ogun (Guardian)*Command nabs four as Lagos cult clashes claim 14 in three days (Punch)

Cultists kill one in Badagry, cut off victim’s hand in Ogun (Guardian) The police in Badagry, Lagos State, yesterday confirmed the death of a man alleged to have been killed during a clash between rival cult groups. The Divisional Police…

Bobi Wine chooses Felabration over Financial Times conference

Bobi wine, musician, activist and foremost Ugandan opposition politican is in Lagos for Felabration. Set to speak almost at the same time in London and Lagos on Monday October 14, Bobi Wine chose Lagos where Felabration the annual posthumous celebration…

Felabration 2019 kicks off October 14 with Chimamanda and Bobi Wine

Felabration, the annual celebration and memorial in honour of Afrobeat maestro and music legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti returns this October with an exciting lineup of music and thought leadership events. Felabration which is in its 21st year is an annual…

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