Sunday, 11 October 2020

NigerianEye: “ANALYSIS: Why IGP’s pronouncement on SARS may mean nothing in the end” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “ANALYSIS: Why IGP’s pronouncement on SARS may mean nothing in the end” plus 29 more

ANALYSIS: Why IGP’s pronouncement on SARS may mean nothing in the end

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 11:12 PM PDT

 After days of nationwide protest, Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police (IGP), announced the dissolution of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS), a unit of the police known for excessive...

My re-election, reward for hard work — Akeredolu

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 10:48 PM PDT

  Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has described his re-election as the reward for hard work, dedication, focus, honesty and patriotism.   Akeredolu was re-elected with 29,2830...

VIDEO: Police attack ARISE TV cameraman — shortly after ban on SARS

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 10:47 PM PDT

  Shortly after Mohammad Adamu, the inspector-general of police, disbanded the special anti-robbery squad (SARS), Francis Ogbonna, a cameraman with ARISE TV, was assaulted by operatives of the...

Ondo election: Jegede reveals next step after losing to Gov Akeredolu

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 10:39 PM PDT

 The spokesman of the Eyitayo Jegede campaign organisation, Gbenga Akinmoyo, has said that the team is waiting on God, after his principal was defeated in the Ondo Governorship election.  ...

NCDC records 163 new COVID-19 cases — 113 in Lagos

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 10:39 PM PDT

 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 163 new coronavirus infections in 11 states and the federal capital territory (FCT).   The agency confirmed the new cases in its...

‘She stood for us… gave us morale’ — #EndSARS protesters hail policewoman

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 10:34 PM PDT

  Some #EndSARS protesters have begun to shower accolades on Patricia Amadin, a divisional police officer (DPO) of Anthony police station in Lagos state, for her "encouragement and support"...

#EndSARS: Davido to meet IG of Police Monday

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 03:03 PM PDT

David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has disclosed that he will be meeting with the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. The meeting is not unconnected with the ongoing #EndSARS campaign...

Premier League issues strong warning to Man Utd, Liverpool over new rules

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 03:02 PM PDT

The Premier League has released a strongly-worded statement over claims that Manchester United and Liverpool are leading proposals to radically change English football. The two clubs are understood...

#EndSARS: Gov Sanwo-Olu advises Buhari on how to reform police

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 02:50 PM PDT

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, needs a strong reform. Sanwo-Olu said the police can be adequately reformed through proper funding. The governor...

#EndSARS: Respect protesters’ rights, UK warns Nigeria

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 11:50 AM PDT

The British Government has called on Nigerian authorities to respect the rights of End SARS protesters. The United Kingdom said this in reaction to several cases of assaults at protest locations. On...

FG, Labour resume meeting over fuel, electricity hike

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 11:36 AM PDT

The Federal Government and Organised Labour will resume negotiations over the hike in the price of fuel and electricity tariff. Representatives of both the federal government and organised labour...

Four dead as building collapses in Lagos

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 11:30 AM PDT

  Four yet-to-be-identified persons lost their lives on Sunday when a three-storey building collapsed in the Obalende area of Lagos Island, Lagos State. It was gathered that eight other persons...

South West APC congratulates Akeredolu for his reelection

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 11:06 AM PDT

The leadership and members of the APC in the South West have congratulated Rotimi Akeredolu, members of APC in Ondo State and the entire people of the State for the victory recorded during Saturday's...

Nadal wins 13th French Open

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 10:17 AM PDT

Rafael Nadal demolished Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 to win his 13th French Open and equal Roger Federer's all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles on Sunday. For world number one Djokovic, the defeat...

Bill, Hillary Clinton celebrate 45th wedding anniversary

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 09:24 AM PDT

The 42nd president of the United States of America, Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary. Bill took to his verified Twitter account to express his love...

#EndSARS: Ganduje suspends aide for criticising Buhari

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 08:58 AM PDT

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has suspended his Special Adviser on Media, Salihu Yakasai, for criticising the President Muhammadu Buhari. It was gathered that Yakasai lambasted Buhari for...

#OndoDecides 2020: Be humble, magnanimous in victory, Buhari urges Akeredolu

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 08:48 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday congratulated the governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, on his re-election and urged him to be humble and magnanimous in victory. Buhari's congratulatory...

BREAKING: Akeredolu beats Jegede, Ajayi to emerge winner of Ondo election

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 07:52 AM PDT

  Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has emerged the winner of the governorship election held on Saturday. Akeredolu of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, was declared winner...

#OndoDecides 2020: Akeredolu leads PDP’s Jegede with 97,039 votes

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 07:46 AM PDT

The incumbent Governor in Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has extended his lead in the governorship election with 97,039 votes. The Governor has already won 15 of the 18 Local Government Area...

#EndSARS: Presidency reveals plan for disbanded SARS officers

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 07:46 AM PDT

The Presidency has said that officers of the "now-defunct" Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), are to be "redeployed with immediate effect". This was communicated via the verified @NGRPresident handle...

PSG vs Man Utd: Neymar and I are not friends, Cavani reveals

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 07:32 AM PDT

Edinson Cavani has opened up about his relationship with Neymar after their time together at Paris Saint-Germain.During his time with the Ligue 1 giants, Cavani became the club's all-time leading...

BREAKING: IGP bows to pressure, disbands SARS

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 06:35 AM PDT

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has bowed to #EndSARS pressure, announced the dissolved of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force. He said the operatives...

#OndoDecides 2020: Live Results from INEC collation centre

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 08:03 AM PDT

The results of the governorship election held in Ondo State on Saturday, October 10, 2020, is currently being announced at the Collation Centre of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,...

#EndSARS: Police release arrested protesters in Ogun

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 06:18 AM PDT

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has said that organizers of Saturday's End SARS protest, who were arrested by the police, have been released. It was earlier reported that the Ogun Police Command...

#ENDSARS: Canadian rapper, Drake, joins campaign

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 05:42 AM PDT

Multiple award-winning award artiste, Drake, has shown his support for the ongoing #ENDSARS campaign. The Canadian musician is the latest international celebrity to lend his voice on the #ENDSARS...

#EndSARS: Black Lives Matter, Ozil, other stars join protest

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 05:12 AM PDT

Black Lives Matter, the renowned United States based advocacy group, has joined the calls for End SARS. The social movement advocates against police brutality and all racially motivated violence...

#EndSARS: Protesters vandalizing public properties will be brought to book – Gov Abiodun

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 04:36 AM PDT

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has said those taking advantage of the protest against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) to vandalise public properties will be brought to book. Gov Abiodun...

#EndSARS: Buhari Govt lacks empathy – Ganduje’s aide

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 04:22 AM PDT

The media aide to Kano state Governor, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, has taken a swipe at President Muhammadu Buhari over his inability to respond to the national outburst and by putting an end to the...

#EndSARS: Danger looms, listen to Nigerians – Saraki urges Buhari, Police

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 03:59 AM PDT

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigeria Police to listen to End SARS protesters. He warned of looming danger if the protests are not cautiously...

Nigeria vs Tunisia: Super Eagles players to undergo COVID-19 tests

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 03:47 AM PDT

Players of the Nigerian national team will undergo COVID-19 tests, ahead of their Tuesday's international friendly with Tunisia, Goal reports. Super Eagles stars were also assessed before last...
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