Governor of Lagos State, Babjide Sanwo-Olu has said that no life was lost at the shooting that happened on Tuesday at Lekki toll gate plaza. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the claim in his live broadcast on Wednesday stating, however, that some protesters were injured. He said some of the injured victims…
Paris Saint Germain manager, Thomas Tuchel, has said that his team did not play at their best level in their 2-1 defeat at home by Manchester United in the Champions League. He described the match as one of PSG’s worst matches. Tuchel said PSG did not play as they usually…
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has inaugurated a 10-man Judicial Panel of Inquiry into alleged human rights violations by security personnel, especially the Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS). This is contained in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday by Mr Olayinka Oyebode, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov.…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on Tuesday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to consider postponement of Oct. 31 bye-elections by two weeks following the ongoing #EndSARS protests. The protests in the last 13 days have, however, created a lot of tension in most parts of the country. The…
Justice Salisu Adesola Sidiq has been tapped by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to head a judicial panel of inquiry on the atrocities of Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad(FSARS). Akeredolu announced members of the eight-man panel on Monday night. He said Mr. Lanre Amuda will serve as Secretary Akeredolu said the panel was…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Tuesday advised people to abide by the COVID-19 protocols, to avoid the second wave of the pandemic in Nigeria. Prof. Baba Issa, Chairman, Kwara chapter of the Association, gave the advice while addressing newsmen on the sidelines of the 2020 Physician’s Week, in Ilorin.…
Ekiti State Government has described social media reports that soldiers have taken over Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, chasing protesters with guns as untrue and misleading. Akin Omole, the Commissioner for Information and Value Orientation, said in a statement on Tuesday that soldiers did not engage the protesters even as the…
ActionAid Nigeria has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation and give a clear-cut response to the demands of the #EndSARS protesters before it is too late. ActionAid Nigeria made the appeal in a statement signed by Mrs Ene Obi, Country Director of the organisation, in Abuja on…
Sergio Ramos has been left out of Real Madrid’s squad to face Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night in the Champions League. This is due to a knee injury he picked in the 1-0 LaLiga Santander defeat against Cadiz on Saturday. Los Blancos’ captain was eager to play against the Ukrainians…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned President Muhammadu Buhari against deploying maximum force to disperse #EndSARS protesters staging peaceful protests across the country. The Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in a tweet on Tuesday stated the use of force would only aggravate the situation. He expressed sadness over loss…