The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has reaffirmed his claim that the reported massacre at the toll gate remains the first massacre in the world without blood or bodies. Lai Mohammed stated that one year after the alleged shooting at Lekki tollgate by soldiers, there has been no bodies, no families, no…
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Federal Lawmaker Justifies Establishment Of NYSC Trust Fund
The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Youth Development, Hon. Yemi Adaramodu has supported the proposed establishment of the NYSC Trust Fund as a means of tackling the myriad of challenges facing the noble NYSC Scheme. He made this known when he led other members of the Committee on a visit to the NYSC FCT…
Lagos to Replace Burnt Igbosere High Court with New Ikoyi Court
The Lagos state government has revealed that property at Osborne Foreshore Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, for the relocation of Igbosere High Court, will be ready by end of May 2021. This was disclosed by the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN at the Ministry’s Ministerial Press Briefing tagged ‘Our journey between April 2020…
ENDSARS Star, Rinu Oduala, to sue CBN as Court Unfreezes Accounts
Rinu Oduala, one of the front liners in the ENDSARs protest that really shook the Nigerian Government last year is set to sue the Central Bank of Nigeria over an unlawful freezing of her accounts. She decided to take legal action against the Apex bank after a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday set…
Fresh Protests: Any Act Of Hooliganism Will Be Dealt With – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday warned that any act of hooliganism hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests will be dealt with decisively to ensure peace and stability in the country. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina revealed that the president stated this while virtually declaring open the Chief of…
Absence of Fani-Kayode in Court Stalls Trial
The trial of former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, before Justice John Tsoho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for money laundering could not hold on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 due to his absence in court for the third consecutive time. Fani-Kayode is facing a five-count charge of money laundering to the tune of N26 million,…
It’s In Interest Of Youths To Keep Peace, Says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday told Nigerian youths who have been protesting across the country that it was in their interest to keep the peace. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President spoke during the visit of the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed,…
NECO Exam To Continue November 9
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced that the suspended 2020 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) will be continued nationwide on Monday 9th November, 2020. This was disclosed by the Head of Information and Public Relations Division, NECO, Azeez Sani in a statement on Monday in Abuja. The statement states: “The National Examinations Council (NECO)…
Circle Mall Looting: Sanwo-Olu Promises Financial Support For Business Owners
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to assist the tenants and shop owners at Circle Mall in Lekki to enable them to bounce back to business following recent looting and burning of the mall by hoodlums who hijack the EndSARS protests. Speaking on Sunday during a condolence visit and meeting with tenants and…
Burna Boy Dedicates New Song To #EndSARS Victims
Nigeria singer, songwriter and rapper Burna Boy has released a new song dedicated to victims killed during peaceful anti-police brutality protests across the country. The song titled 20-10-2020 sang in Pidgin focused around events that happened at the Lekki tollgate and a way of ensuring victims of the #EndSARS protest are not forgotten. Proceeds made…