October 2020

\IGP Adamu Bans FSARS From Patrols, Checking Phones

IGP Adamu Bans FSARS From Patrols, Checking Phones

October 4, 2020 2:55 pm

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has banned policemen working for the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) from routine patrols.

Also affected by the ban are members of Tactical Squads of the Force including the Special Tactical Squad (STS), Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Anti-Cultism Squad and other Tactical Squads operating at the Federal, Zonal and Command levels.

They have all been banned from carrying out routine patrols and other conventional low-risk duties – stop and search duties, checkpoints, mounting of roadblocks, traffic checks, etc – with immediate effect.

In addition, no personnel of the Force is authorised to embark …

Agege LG builds local museum to boost economy

Agege LG Builds Local Museum To Boost Economy

October 4, 2020 1:46 pm

Agege Local Government in Lagos State has embarked on the construction of a Local Museum to encourage social and economic activities in the area.

Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi, the Chairman of the Council, made this known in a statement released by Mr. Rotimi Sulyman, his Senior Special Adviser on Media and Strategy.

According to Egunjobi, the project was in line with his administration’s commitment to reposition Agege and attract development to the area.

He said that the gallery project expected to be completed in December would feature pictures, paintings, and sculpture of living and dead icons of the community from all …

#EndSARS: Keyamo clarifies Ughelli incident, says victim not dead

#EndSARS: Keyamo Speaks On Ughelli Incident

October 4, 2020 1:45 pm

The hashtag, #EndSARS has been trending on the social media in the past 24 hours as Nigerians, especially youths, recall the various atrocities they have suffered in the hands of the officers of the notorious Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS of the Nigeria Police Force.

One of the latest incidents that led to the revival of the rage against the SARS officers was alleged shooting to death of a young man on Saturday by officers of the special police unit originally created to combat armed robbery.

In the incident which led to protests in some parts of the town on Sunday, …

Would Trump Let Dr. Immunel Treat Him With 'Chloroquine Now?

Would Trump Let Dr. Immunel Treat Him With ‘Chloroquine Now?

October 4, 2020 11:46 am

President Donald Trump’s Coronavirus status took the world by surprise on Friday when he made the announcement that he and his wife had both tested positive for the Coronavirus. This was an extraordinary development as it in the final stretch of his reelection campaign in which he has flouted all medical and viral experts’ guidance on preventing the disease’s spread.

“Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!” Trump tweeted shortly before 1 a.m. Friday.

At 74 years old and being overweight, President Donald Trump
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SARS Oppressing Nigerians Daily – Angry Atiku Blasts Police

SARS Oppressing Nigerians Daily – Angry Atiku Blasts Police

October 4, 2020 8:39 am

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, has condemned the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

The unit of the Police has been allegedly harassing and killing Nigerians.

Read Also: SARS Operatives Kill Seven Police Officers In Robbery Attack

The Turaki Adamawa reacted angrily via his Twitter handle on Saturday.

‘@PoliceNG was set up to confront violent crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping and other related crimes. However, the unit has today morphed into an oppressor of the Nigerian masses who strive every day for a better life.’

‘Reports of intimidation, harassment and outright extortion by officers of the Special Anti-Robbery

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Suleman

SARS Worse Than Criminals – Apostle Johnson Suleman

October 4, 2020 8:34 am

Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries, on Saturday, called for the proscription of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS.

Suleman explained that SARS was a disgrace to the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, hence should be proscribed.

In a tweet, the clergyman stressed that some SARS operatives are worse than criminals.

According to the fiery preacher, so many families have been rendered childless due to some trigger happy SARS operatives.

Suleman, however, declared that operatives responsible for killing innocent Nigerians would “reap what they sow.”

Read Also: SARS Operatives Kill Seven Police Officers In Robbery Attack

He tweeted: ‘SARS should be proscribed,

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State Of Nigeria: Yoruba Group Demands Referendum

State Of Nigeria: Yoruba Group Demands Referendum

October 4, 2020 8:34 am

Yoruba One Voice (YOV) has advised the Nigerian government to allow a referendum.

The body said this would afford Nigerians the opportunity to agree on laws and policies that should be continued or discarded.

YOV Secretary-General, Sina Okanlomo, spoke in South Africa after a rally on the state of Nigeria.

Okanlomo disclosed that letters had been sent to the United Nation, European Union, United States, African Union and embassies, on “peaceful decoupling of the Yoruba territory from Nigeria”.

Read Also: 2023: Southwest Ready To Take Over From Buhari – Afenifere

The scribe declared that it was in the interest of …

SARS - Saraki Advises Buhari On How To Handle Police Brutality

SARS: Saraki Advises Buhari On How To Handle Police Brutality

October 4, 2020 7:25 am

Bukola Saraki, former Senate President, on Saturday, urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to immediately put a stop to the harassment of Nigerians by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS.

Saraki also urged the federal government to restructure the unit for better protection of Nigerians.

Read Also: End SARS Now, YAN Tells IG Over Death Of 21-Year-Old

He said this in a series of tweets via his verified Twitter handle.

‘The reports of the continued harassment, illegal arrest, detention and high handedness by rogue cells of the SARS Unit of @PoliceNG against innocent Nigerians – most of them

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Don’t stop at any checkpoint along Kaduna-Abuja road- Kaduna Govt

Don’t Stop At Any Checkpoint Along Kaduna-Abuja Road – Govt

October 4, 2020 7:24 am
The Kaduna State Government has warned road users not to stop at any checkpoint along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway notorious for regular kidnapping and robbery incidents.

Mr Samuel Aruwan, Kaduna Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, said this in a statement on Saturday in Kaduna while emphasising that the ban on security checkpoints on the road is still in force.

Aruwan noted that following complaints by citizens on the alleged checkpoints on the Kaduna-Abuja road by some security personnel, the Kaduna State Security Council had on Sept. 4, 2019 announced …

Nigeria has enough tourism sites to attract huge earnings – NTDC DG

Nigeria Has Enough Tourism Sites To Attract Huge Funds – NTDC

October 4, 2020 5:03 am
The Nigerian Tourism Development Commission, NTDC, says it believed Nigeria has more than enough tourism sites to attract huge earnings for the country.

The Director General of NTDC, Mr. Folorunsho Coker disclosed this in an interview.

He said Nigerians must cultivate the habit of promoting the indigenous tourism potentials and local contents in order to end the urge for foreign tourism.

According to Coker, it is high time Nigerians key into government policies to change the narrative.

He said the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has provided conducive environment for …

Shagari’s son Aminu apologises to Jonathan, knocks Buhari

Shagari’s Son Aminu Apologises To Jonathan, Knocks Buhari

October 4, 2020 5:02 am
Aminu Shagari, three-term House of Representatives member and lawyer son of the late President Shehu Shagari, has apologised to the former Nigerian president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

Aminu said he helped to bring down Jonathan’s government to ensure Muhammadu Buhari emerged despite that as a military officer he led a coup that dethroned his father in 1983.

Mr. Shagari, who was president between 1979 and 1983, passed away on December 28, aged 93. He was removed in a military coup led by Nigeria’s current president, Muhammadu Buhari.

Years after, Mr. …

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