The Commission on Presidential Debates said Friday it has cancelled next week’s showdown between Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden, after the president said he would not participate in a virtual format. “Each (candidate) now has announced alternate plans for that date,” the commission said in a statement, adding “it is now apparent … Continue reading Organisers Cancel Second Trump-Biden Debate

  Again,young Nigerians have resolved to stay up and protest at the entrance of the Lagos State House of Assembly in Alausa, Lagos. Friday night’s protest comes on the heels of a 72-hour protest staged at the same venue, seeking the proscription of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The ongoing demonstration which is expected to … Continue reading PHOTOS: Again, #EndSARS Protesters Keep Vigil At Alausa, Lagos

  The Super Eagles of Nigeria have lost 1-0 to African champions, Algeria in a friendly match played in Klagenfurt, Austria on Friday night. Missing four of their regular players, Wilfred Ndidi, Joe Ayodele-Aribo, Oghenekaro Etebo and marksman Victor Osimhen for different reasons, Nigeria had to start with an unfamiliar midfield trio of Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, … Continue reading Friendly: Super Eagles Lose 1-0 to African Champions, Algeria

   Women in the Agege area of Lagos on Friday joined the End SARS protest. The women numbering over a hundred marched around, chanting a chorus in the Yoruba tongue. A closer listen to the chants, reveal that the women were pleading, calling for an end to the killing of their children. The women … Continue reading Stop Killing Our Children – Women Join End SARS Protest In Agege, Lagos

  The #EndSARS Protesters in Lagos State have vowed not to back down until the government addresses their demand to end police brutality and intimidation carried out by men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. They disclosed this on Friday during a protest held at the State House of Assembly in Alausa area of Ikeja, the … Continue reading We Will Not Back Down Until We #EndSARS – Conveners

  A former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (Jimi Agbaje) has reacted to calls for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). In a series of tweets, Mr. Agbaje noted that the protest that held in Lagos was not a ploy at clout-chasing but rather their grievances were valid. He said “These … Continue reading #EndSARS Protest: This Is Not Clout Chasing, Jimi Agbaje Reacts

  Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force on Friday dispersed Nigerians who took the #EndSARS protest to the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja. The protesters are demanding an end to brutality and extra-judicial killings by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). In some videos circulating online, some armed policemen chased the protesters who marched … Continue reading #EndSARS: Police Disperse Protesters With Tear Gas In Abuja

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to conduct the governorship election in Ondo State on Saturday. It says it is committed to promoting greater transparency and accountability in the management of elections in the country. While residents have shown their preparedness to vote in the election, here are some quick facts about … Continue reading Governorship Poll: Facts About Ondo And Its Electorate

  The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has strongly condemned the reported killing of a policeman in Ughelli, Delta State. Senator Omo-Agege in a statement on Friday by his spokesman, Yomi Odunuga has called for a thorough investigation into the matter. The police officer, Etaga Stanley, is said to be an indigene … Continue reading #EndSARS Protest: Omo-Agege Condemns Killing Of Officer, Seeks Thorough Investigation

  The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has strongly condemned the reported killing of a policeman in Ughelli, Delta State. Senator Omo-Agege in a statement on Friday by his spokesman, Yomi Odunuga has called for a thorough investigation into the matter. The police officer, Etaga Stanley, is said to be an indigene … Continue reading #EndSARS Protest: Omo-Agege Condemns Killing Of Officer, Seeks Thorough Investigation