All security agencies have been deployed to take charge and enforce the curfew across the state. At least 20 persons have died across the country since the protests were renewed on October 4, 2020. Police stations have also been burnt in Lagos. ‘The command will resist’ In a statement sent to Pulse and signed by Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa […]
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Abayomi Shogunle, Dolapo Badmus demoted as police release names of dismissed officers
Hours after the Police Service Commission announced its readiness to dismiss 37 former SARS operatives, the names and service numbers of the officers have been released. The names of the 37 officers were penciled down for dismissal following Nigerian youths’ protests against the activities of the recently-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force. […]
ITF, NECA commit to boost youth employability with vocational skills
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#ENDSARS: IGP warns officers against use of force on peaceful protesters
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu, has warned all Police Officers across the country against the use of force on peaceful #ENDSARS protesters demanding fundamental reforms in the policing system in Nigeria not just the disbandment of the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This was disclosed in a statement signed on Thursday by […]
Reps not against reappointment of Auditor-General – Chairman
Rep. Wole Oke (PDP-Osun), the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, says the house is not against the possible tenure extension of the Auditor-General of the Federation, Mr Anthony Ayine. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, Oke said that the House had no objection to the reappointment as being speculated […]
FG extends suspension of new electricity tariff by 1 week
The Federal Government has extended the suspension of the new electricity tariff by one week
Insurance plays catch-up on financial inclusion target
…as Micro, Takaful schemes make sluggish start NAICOM says the goal of achieving the target of 40 percent adult population penetration will be pursued through a broad range of coordinated interventions. The sluggish take-off of micro and takaful insurance schemes expected to drive penetration among a low-income mass of the population as well as the […]
Rotimi Akeredolu of the APC declared winner of Ondo governorship election
Arakunrin has won a fierce re-election battle. Akeredolu defeated closest challenger Eyitayo Jegede of the PDP and 15 other candidates. Akeredolu scored 292,830 votes, while Jegede gained 195,791 votes.The APC won in 15 local governments, while the PDP won in three. Source: Pulse Nigeria
Ondo 2020: Security Arrangement Is A Bit Compromised Here – Agboola Ajayi
The Deputy Governor and candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Agboola Ajayi says while turnout for the election in Ondo State has been very encouraging, security arrangements are a bit compromised. Speaking after he cast his vote at his polling unit, Mr. Ajayi appealed to security agents to live up to expectations and continue to […]
Drama As Card Reader Malfunctions At Jegede’s Polling Unit
A mild drama played out on Saturday at the Polling Unit of Mr Eyitayo Jegede, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Ondo State Governorship Election. This occurred at Polling Unit 9, Ward 2 in Akure South Local Government Area of the state. The polling unit is situated at the Sacred Heart […]
ASUU vows to protect university autonomy with their blood
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Friday says scholars in the nation’s public universities are ready to protect incessant attacks on University autonomy by the federal government with the last drop of their blood. National President of the union, Biodun Ogunyemi, a Professor in a press release made available to newsmen in Ibadan […]
Adesuwa Etomi, DJ Cuppy, Laycon And Other Celebrities Amplifying #EndsSARSProtests Online
Celebrities like Folarin “Falz” Falana, DJ Cuppy, Adesuwa Etomi-Wellington, Laycon, John Boyega, and many other celebrities have lent their voices both online and physically to causes related to the #EndSARS movement as the nation continues to see protests related to outright and systemic abuse and police brutality. A renewed focus was placed on the #EndsSARS […]
Buhari directs Agric Ministers to map out grazing routes
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Obaseki, Sanwo-Olu,Makinde, Okowa laud teachers’ commitment to human capital devt
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Alleged N2.2bn Fraud: Fayose’s Trial Stalled As 8th Witness Fails To Show Up
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Buhari to present 2021 Appropriation Bill to NASS on Oct. 8
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Oct. 8, present the 2021 Appropriation Bill to the Joint Session of the National Assembly. Source: NAN
Tinubu reacts to reports of opening of campaign office in Abuja, says ‘2023 is still some years away’
Asiwaju says at the moment, he’s more concerned about making the president succeed. Source: Pulse Nigeria
Naira Marley Scraps Planned #ENDSARS Protest
A file photo of Naira Marley Naira Marley has scrapped the #ENDSARS protest scheduled to hold today. The musician announced the cancellation via his verified Twitter handle where he has over 2 million followers. “We won’t be protesting anymore because there’s a lot of changes being made right now. “As a Marlian we will give […]