Lagos denies signing executive order on environmental sanitation (Guardian) Lagos State government has denied signing an executive order on environmental sanitation. “The information about a so-called “Executive Order” on Environmental Sanitation in Lagos State … This information is untrue and…
#EndSARS protests, hungry & angry Nigerians, CACOVID and social safety net – Magnus Onyibe
The viciousness and desperation with which Nigerians went about looting warehouses containing food items meant to help the poor cope with the Covid-19 induced hardships reflect the frightening rate of hunger in Nigeria. And it is evidence of the total…
WAEC to release 2020 SSSCE results next week
The West African Examinations Council has said the results of the 2020 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination would be released next week. The results were supposed to be out today but the examination body said the postponement was due to…
*Lagos approves full reopening of markets (Thisday)*South-West senators visit Lagos State, sue for peace (Vanguard)
Lagos approves full reopening of markets (Thisday) Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwoolu has approved the full reopening of both food and non food markets. The markets were closed in March as part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.…
Nigerians only rise up when it affects them – Onyeka Nwelue
Last week, the LGBTQIA+ community in Nigeria, joined the #EndSARS protests, carrying placards and demanding that police not assault them. Predictably, Nigerians rose up quickly and voiced their disdain. Nigerians said: “This is not the right time to bring this…
#EndSARS Protests: Before we lose the plot – Tony Usidamen
Even as #EndSARS—a nationwide campaign against police brutality in Nigeria—enters Day 12, some still consider it as “misdirected” and “futile.” But I disagree. I believe that it is a legitimate struggle, which underlines the failure of leadership in the country.…
Ex-SARS officer denies speaking with Peter Obi on Ezu River killings
One-time head of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) at Awkuzu, Anambra State, Mr James Nwafor, has refuted a statement credited to him on his relationship with former Governor Peter Obi, describing it as a “mischievous, blatant falsehood, misleading and malicious…
Edo imposes 24-hour curfew across the state
The Edo State government has announced the imposition of a 24-hour curfew across the state. The curfew is to take effect from 4 pm, Monday, October 19, 2020, till further notice. This was announced by the secretary to the state…
#EndSARS protesters launch online radio, Soro Soke
Youths calling for a total overhaul of the Nigeria Police Force have launched an online radio, Soro Soke, The PUNCH has learnt. The channel, through effective and timely communication, is expected to aid the coordination of #EndSARS protests nationwide. When…