The manifest ambiguity that characterised the stance of the American government on the controversial #EndSARS Lekki shootings is driving a new level of ambivalence among the Nigerian populace. The hotly-debated subject, which came to be on the night of October 20, 2020, had polarised the country with majority believing there were fatalities at the protest […]
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Anger, frustration mount over Buhari’s medical trip amid doctors’ strike, insecurity
Nigerians from all walks of life have continued to express mixed feelings over the current trip to London for medical check-up by President Muhammadu Buhari, especially with the growing insecurity in the country and the nationwide strike embarked upon by members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). DAILY POST reports that President Buhari […]
Danladi Umar displayed naked power – NBA probes CCT chairman
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the assault on a security guard by Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar. The victim, an employee of Jul Reliable Guards Services Limited, works at the Banex Plaza in Wuse 2, Abuja. Rapulu Nduka, NBA Publicity Secretary, in a reaction on Thursday, said the body read the […]
Anti-graft group reveals how 13 Nigerian security chiefs misappropriated $400m in UAE
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda has revealed that more than $400 million in assets and funds were stolen from Nigeria and stashed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This disclosure was made via a statement issued on Tuesday, March 30, by the Chairman of HEDA, Olanrewaju Suraju. Speaking at a conference on ‘Fixing Financial […]
Oduduwa security outfit launched in Ogun as youths storm Alake’s palace [Video]
As part of efforts towards actualising their agitation for the acclaimed Oduduwa Republic, a security outfit has been launched in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The security outfit named Oduduwa Nation Security Force, was code-named “Operation Paramole’. DAILY POST reports that a set of Yoruba nation agitators suddenly appeared in Abeokuta on Tuesday for a […]
President’s tough talk a welcome development
Security experts yesterday commended the order by President Muhammadu Buhari to service chiefs to take down terrorists, bandits and their sponsors. Buhari in a meeting with security chiefs before departing for the United Kingdom had ordered an all-out battle against terrorism, banditry and all forms of violent extremism that have threatened the stability of the […]
Most Vehicles Imported Into Nigeria Are Rickety — CG Customs
The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Ahmed Ali (rtd.), has said that most vehicles imported into the country were rickety. Ali disclosed this while appearing before the House of Representatives Committee on Customs, to defend the NCS 2021 budget, on Tuesday, in Abuja. He said that such vehicles moved at 200 metres […]
Buhari to envoys: Collaborate with us to end terrorism, other threats
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the international community to further collaborate in tackling some of the major threats to peace and human survival across the globe. He said such threats include terrorism, insurgency, displacement of persons, and climate change, reiterating that the growing challenges pose a real threat to human existence. Mr. Femi Adesina, […]
IPOB’ll support Yoruba group’s one million man match, says Nnamdi Kanu
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has said that the group will support the one million man match proposed by Yoruba self-determination groups in the South-West. Kanu, in a tweet on Wednesday, said IPOB will also stand with all oppressed ethnic groups in Nigeria. “As the brave men & women of […]
Senator Tinubu proposes Bill to reform NIPOST
A Bill seeking to reform the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) by establishing a Nigeria Postal Commission scaled the second reading on Tuesday in the Senate. Titled: “A Bill for an Act to repeal the Nigerian Postal Service Act Cap N127 LFN 2004, and Establish the Nigeria Postal Commission to make comprehensive provisions for the development and […]