Nigerians show outrage over massive deployment of armed security personnel to Lekki Toll Gate

Makinde orders closure of Shara Market as crisis erupts in Ibadan
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has ordered the closure of Shasa market. The closure of the market is coming a day after crisis erupted in the market. Our correspondent gathered that one person died in the market as a result of a charm allegedly …

#Lekkitollgate: Police arrest 18 #EndSARS protesters
No fewer than 18 protesters have been arrested by security operatives at the Lekki toll gate on Saturday. One of the coordinators of #OccupyLekkiTollgate, Kunle Ajayi, confirmed this to our correspondent. Ajayi told our correspondent that the prote…

Accident claims 13 lives in Osun
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun State has said that no fewer than thirteen persons died in road accidents in the State in January. Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi, the Command’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement issued in Osogbo on Satur…

#Lekkitollgate: You enjoyed peaceful protest, protect #EndSARS campaigners – Shehu Sani urges FG
Shehu Sani, former Kaduna lawmaker has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari government to protect lives of End SARS protesters. His comment is coming after the arrest of some protesters at the Lekki toll gate. Instagram Comedian, Macaroni and some…

#Lekkitollgate: Peaceful protest is our right – Charly Boy supports #EndSARS protesters
Legendary entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has said Nigerian youths have every right to protest at Lekki toll gate. Charly boy said this on Saturday as police officers and security operatives mount up at the toll gate. Prot…
#Lekkitollgate: Buhari linked to arrest of Mr Macaroni, #EndSARS protesters in Lagos
Deji Adeyanju, popular activist, on Saturday, linked President Muhammadu Buhari to the arrest of End SARS protesters at Lekki toll gate in Lagos State. Adeyanju said the police arrested popular comedian, Mr Macaroni and other protesters on Buhari go…
#Lekkitollgate: Police arrest popular social media comedian, Mr Macaroni, other #EndSARS protesters (Videos)
Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force stationed at the Lekki Toll Gate have started arresting deviant protesters under the aegis of #OccupyLekkiTollGate. Prominent Social media comedian, Debo Adebayo, popularly known as ‘Mr. Macaroni’ was one of …
‘I’ll call Messi’ – Guardiola challenges Bayern Munich to a sextuple match
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has challenged manager Hansi Flick and his Bayern Munich team to a ‘battle of the sextuples.’ The challenge came after Bayern Munich matched Guardiola’s Barcelona team’s achievement with a sixth straight trophy. B…
Lekki toll gate: APC chieftain, Igbokwe releases 15 reasons #ENDSARS protest ‘failed woefully’
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe has disclosed 15 reasons End SARS protesters “failed woefully.” Igbokwe said organisers and protesters of End SARS failed due to lack of effective leadership. The APC chieftain stated th…
Lekki tollgate: Defend Lagos suspends planned protest
The initiator of #DefendLagos, Alabi Oladimeji, has announced the withdrawal of planned counter-protest expected to hold at the #Lekkitollgate today (Saturday). Oladimeji said this at a press conference hosted on his Facebook page. According to him,…
Four reportedly killed as herdsmen attack Ogun communities
There was tension in Ogun State as suspected Fulani herdsmen invaded some villages in Yewa North Local Government area of Ogun State on Friday night. Four persons were said to have been killed, and many, including children sustained varying degrees …
FG threatens to stop salaries of striking SSANU, NASU members
The Federal Government has threatened to stop the salaries of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) over their recent indefinite strike action. The Minister of Labour and Em…
Making NIN mandatory for bank accounts senseless, Nigerians attack FG
Nigerians on social media have described as ‘senseless’, the recent move by the Federal Government to make the National Identity Number mandatory for transactions such as the opening of bank accounts, payment of taxes, and voter registration. It was…

Spiritual solution: 44-year-old man docked for allegedly defrauding woman of N400,000
A 44-year-old man, Saheed Olatunji, on Friday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly defrauding a woman of N400,000, under the pretense of providing ”spiritual” solutions to her problem. The police charged Olatunji, with obtain…
Killer herdsmen are from biblical Ishmael, came to rape, destroy Nigerians – Pastor Giwa
Transfer: Cavani could leave Man United for new club
Edinson Cavani could leave Manchester United this season, as the club is yet to make a decision over extending his deal. Another player that could exit Old Trafford is Juan Mata, who has four months left on his current contract. Cavani has made a fi…

BSc degree, HIV test required to join Ogun Amotekun corps
As the Ogun State Government begins recruitment of officers for its Amotekun corps, interested applicants are to meet some requirements to be qualified for the job. The requirements were seen in the state’s job portal. The state government said that…
#EndSARS: Kingsley Moghalu commends court’s order on CBN to unfreeze protesters’ accounts
Former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Deputy Governor, Kingsley Moghalu, has welcomed a Federal High Court’s order for the apex bank to unfreeze bank accounts of Endsars protesters. The court, sitting in Abuja, had during the week ordered CBN to unfr…

Nigerian pastors push young girls into kayamata – Actress Georgina slams Mike Bamiloye

Cristiano Ronaldo ranks third highest goalscorers in football history as Romario takes first spot
A new study has ranked Portugal and Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo third in all time highest goal scorers’ chart, according to the International Federation of Football History and Statistics, IFFHS. The study shows that the former Manchester United for…
Herdsmen crisis: Sunday Igboho’s strategy cannot work in Oyo, says Makinde’s aide
Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says the strategy of issuing eviction notices used by popular Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo, well known as Sunday Igboho, cannot work in solving the security challenges…
FA Cup: Tuchel criticizes Chelsea players after Barnsley win, singles out Kepa
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has criticized his players for being “too passive” and lacking “intensity”, following their 1-0 win over Barnsley in the FA Cup on Thursday. Blues goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, kept the score at 0-0 by half time with…
How NDDC duped Rivers govt of N400m – Gov Wike reveals
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has narrated how the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) allegedly duped the State of N400 million. The Governor said the State Government was duped over a failed partnership to develop the Mother and Child…

COVID-19: Nigeria records 938 new cases, more deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has confirmed 938 fresh cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria, bringing the total number of recorded infection in the country to 143,516. NCDC made the announcement last night via a report on its web…
Why I remind my daughter I am not her father, Ninalowo reveals
Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo a.k.a Nino B has opened up on why he reminds his daughter, Aliyah, that he is not her father. Makanaki, as he is fondly called, said he only plays the role of a guardian while God is her only father. The huge acto…
Barnsley vs Chelsea: Tuchel wanted me to leave Stamford Bridge – Rudiger
Chelsea defender, Antonio Rudiger, has claimed his new manager at the club, Thomas Tuchel, wanted him to leave Stamford Bridge and join him at Paris Saint-Germain. Rudiger has been restored to the starting lineup following the arrival of Tuchel. The…
Fuel hike: Allow investors to run Nigerian refineries – Marketers urge FG
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has urged the Nigerian Government to allow investors to run the three refineries. National Secretary of the association, Alhaji Danladi Pasali stated this in an interview with the NA…
Barcelona vs PSG: Neymar, Di Maria emerge injury doubts for Champions League clash
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar, is hoping to be fit for their Champions League clash at his former club Barcelona next week. The Brazilian star was injured in their 1-0 win over Caen in the French Cup on Wednesday. Neymar went down after a heav…
400 Lekki toll gate neighbours displaced as Lagos demolishes houses
No fewer than 400 residents on Foreshore Road, Lekki, Lagos State, have been displaced after men of the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Sanitation (Enforcement) Unit demolished and burnt their houses on Wednesday. It was gathered that th…

FA Cup: Mourinho attacks Tottenham players over ‘mistakes’ in Everton defeat
Tottenham Hotspur boss, Jose Mourinho, has slammed his players for the “mistakes” that led to a 5-4 defeat at Everton in the FA Cup fourth round. Spurs got off to a fine start, when Davinson Sanchez headed in the opener in the third minute. However,…
Proscribe Miyetti Allah or we unleash terror on killer herdsmen – NANS tells Buhari
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South West Zone has called on President Mohammadu Buhari to declare the Miyetti Allah Castle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) as a terrorist group, threatening to unleash terror on killer…
COVID-19: I was scared of dying – Edwin Clark narrates experience
Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has disclosed that he, alongside nine of his family members tested positive for COVID-19. Clark made this known while speaking to newsmen on Wednesday in Kiagbodo, Delta State. Narrating his experience in isolatio…
Outcry as FG plots to increase fuel price
The usual outcry by Nigerians on fuel hike, resurfaced on Tuesday when the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva alerted the public to get ready for another increment. Sylva, who spoke at the launch of the Nigerian Upstream …
What Are The Most Popular Card Games In Online Casinos?
Online casinos are the perfect place to go if you want to play casino card sports. Only here you can usually choose from numerous different card games, and you can even choose between animated games or live dealer games. And it gets even better. Th…
Deji Adeyanju mocks Fani-Kayode over ‘secret’ defection to APC
Abuja-based activist, Deji Adeyanju, has mocked Femi Fani-Kayode, the former Aviation Minister over his alleged defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Recall that Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State had confirmed Fani-Kayode’s defection to…
Umahi meets APC chairman, comments on 2023 South-East presidency
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi on Wednesday met with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee (CECPC), Mai Mala Buni. The meeting was held at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. On the clamour for S…
COVID-19: Ghana shuts parliament after 168 lawmakers, officials test positive
Ghana’s parliament on Tuesday shut down for at least three weeks over a surge in cases of Covid-19 among lawmakers and parliamentary staff. The speaker of the house, Alban Bagbin, announced the legislature will be in recess until March 2 to make wa…
Guiness Book of World Records recognises Blessing Okagbare
Nigerian athlete Blessing Okagbare has been recognised by the Guiness Book of World Records as the only athlete to have attended the Athletics Diamond Meetings 67 times. Okagbare on Wednesday shared the good news via her verified social media hand…
Coppa Italia: Pirlo reacts as Juventus qualify for final, names best player
Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo, has reacted after his team qualifies for the Coppa Italia final ahead of Inter Milan on Tuesday night. Pirlo also identified goalkeeper, Samir Handanovic, as the best player on the pitch following his side’s Coppa Ita…
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