SARS
26 Nov
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has debunked claims that operatives of the disbanded Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) are back on the streets of Lagos. SARS was disbanded following the #EndSARS protests of October 2020 by youths who lamented the atrocities committed by the operatives. However, some X users have reported sighting police operatives dressed similarly…
18 Oct
The #EndSARS protest of October 2020 marked a watershed in citizens’ craving for good governance and an end to rights abuse. But the handling of the aftermath by the Federal Government and states to ensure redress and justice for victims of police brutality across the country
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The Nigeria Police High Command has warned Nigerians, particularly land speculators, to desist from dragging the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, into civil matters. The High Command stated that it frowns upon such actions and would consider taking legal steps against individuals involved. The Police Headquarters, through its spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, expressed the…
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President Bola Tinubu has consented to a proposal to establish a federal university in Southern Kaduna. Vice President Kashim Shettima who revealed this also disclosed that there are ongoing discussions to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna State. Senator Shettima gave the hint at the weekend during a condolence visit to the Kukah…
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Climate change sparked a trail of extreme weather and record heat in 2024, the United Nations said on Monday, urging the world to pull back from the "road to ruin".
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A study conducted by University College London (UCL) has revealed that smokers who decide to quit on New Year’s Day could save an entire day of their lives by January 8. The research, commissioned by the UK’s Department for Health and Social Care, highlights that each cigarette smoked reduces life expectancy by approximately 20 minutes,…
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A suspected robber, Adebayo Okikiola, who specialises in robbing operators of Point-of-Sale (PoS) businesses in the Awowo area of Ewekoro Local Government Area (LGA) of Ogun State, was at the weekend rescued from getting lynched by a mob by officers of the Ogun State Police Command. The suspect, a 21-year-old man, was reportedly caught on…
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President Bola Tinubu has extended condolences to the government and people of the United States of America on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100. According to Tinubu, Carter, the 39th President of the United States, was a beacon of service to humanity, demonstrating to leaders worldwide the…
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Computer mogul, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has offered insights into how several attempts by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari to conduct a population census for the country failed before handing over to President Bola Tinubu. Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group, made the revelation while warning a group of his mentees recently to guard…
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AC Milan sacked coach Paulo Fonseca on Monday after just six months in charge with the Italian giants failing to mount a Serie A title challenge.
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The pioneer staff of Freedom Radio, Kano on Sunday marked the 2024 annual get-to-gether, and reunion of old friends and professional colleagues. The social reunion was held at one of the top class restaurants in town where the old staff took ample time to dine and unwind in a serene environment. Like the previous reunion,…