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.…
#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…
Gridlock as #EndSARS protesters block Lekki toll gate
Despite the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force, #EndSARS protesters on Monday morning hit the Lekki Toll Gate section of the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos State, to resume demonstrations. The development led to early morning gridlock…
#EndSARS campaigners demand executive order disbanding squad
After days of public outcry and nationwide protests, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Sunday, bowed to pressure and disbanded the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad. He said a new policing arrangement to address armed robbery and other violent crimes…
Meet the man keeping Seme border safe
In a bid to boost rice production in Nigeria and pave the way to a self-reliant nation, President Muhammadu Buhari shut the country’s land borders sending rice farmers into overdrive nationwide. It was time to take Nigeria back from foreign…
Police seal APC National Secretariat
Armed Police personnel sealed the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress on the orders of the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Tuesday. The PUNCH gathered that the IGP had scheduled a meeting with some of the feuding…
Alleged rape: Uti Nwachukwu says he’ll surrender to probe
The winner of the fifth edition of Big Brother Africa, Uti Nwachukwu, who was accused of rape by a Twitter user, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to launch an investigation into the allegation. Nwachukwu, who said he…
IGP redeploys Edo, Ondo, nine other police commissioners
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the redeployment of Edo, Ondo and Oyo State Commissioners of Police. Eight other CPs were also redeployed in various Commands and Formations, according to a press statement by the Force Public…
Military deployed in battle against Lagos, Ogun gangs
A hard time awaits criminals who have been terrorising residents of Lagos and Ogun states following the COVID-19 lockdown. The Army, Navy, Airforce and Directorate of State Services (DSS) operatives will join the Police on the offensive against the miscreants.…
*Sanwo-Olu to actualise purpose for LASRRA’s creation (Nation)*Buhari Proposes N10.33trn Budget for 2020 (ThisDay)
Sanwo-Olu to actualise purpose for LASRRA’s creation (Nation) The importance of efficient planning and allocation of resources in any organised society cannot be underestimated and should be taken with all seriousness, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said. He…