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Accra Region Commander of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Afful Boakye-Yiadom, advised officers of the Ghanaian police service to reduce their sexual drive ahead of the elections. The General elections are scheduled to be held in Ghana on 7 December 2020. In a video shared by Arise TV some weeks back, the commander stated that the officers should reduce their involvement …

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has highlighted on the alleged shooting of peaceful #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll gate area of Lagos State, last week (20th October, 2020). According to Kanu who made a statement on his social media handle, advised junior officers and other ranks of the Nigerian armed forces have the …

The Nigerian Army has disassociated itself from “a viral video on social media in which it was alleged that civilian protesters were massacred by soldiers at Lekki Toll Plaza”. According to a statement issued by Acting Deputy Director Public Relations of 81 Division, Major Osona Olaniyi, “This allegation is untrue, unfounded and aimed at causing anarchy in the country. “At …

The Oyo State government has ordered the employment of 5,000 youths in the state into various government agencies. The state governor, Seyi Makinde made this announcement on Monday during a stakeholder meeting with traditional rulers, security chiefs, religious leaders, and chairmen of the 68 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas. He said the 5,000 youths will be employed across …

In response to the 72-hour ultimatum given by Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, many looters have began to return items stolen from government facilities and private businesses. It would be recalled that Governor Oyetola had given the looters of government and private properties 72 hours to return the looted properties or face the wrath of the law. The Chairman of …

A Nigerian Lady by name Favour Grey, has miraculously survived a gun shot injury, after a bullet was stuck in her head for more than five days. According to her sister, Valentina Grey, Favour who is a skincare specialist in Enugu survived the severe gunshot injury for five days. Valentina shared a X-ray of the bullet in her head and after …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stated that those involved in the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate on Tuesday, October 20, will not go unpunished. Governor Sanwo-Olu had earlier debunked claims that the Soldiers shot at the Lekki Protesters on Tuesday and stated that no protesters were killed on that evening. While speaking during an interview …

The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has responded to calls by Nigerians for a travel ban to be placed on some military officers accused of human rights abuses in Nigeria by International bodies. Buratai attacked the international organizations clamouring for a ban on top personnel and soldiers over rights abuses. According to him he doesn’t mind if he has to …

The National Broadcasting Commission NBC, has been a 48 hours ultimatum by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), to revert it’s sanctions against AIT, Arise TV and Channels TV stations. SERAP in a statement by its Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare said the action is yet another example of Nigerian authorities’ push to silence independent media and voices. He asked …

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights activist, Femi Falana has revealed that his group has identified some of the soldiers who shot #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate. Femi Falana stated on Monday that his group has identified the barracks where the soldiers came from. “We have already identified the barracks where the soldiers left for Lekki, we have …