Lagos woke up on Tuesday October 20 to destructions and death of young people believed to have come under attack by certain persons in military uniform, at the Lekki toll gate. The youths had gathered there, and some other places like the government office at Alausa, Ikeja, for some days now for a peaceful protest…
Protest Turns Violent in Lagos
Despite the order by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state for a 24-hour curfew in the state, residents have taken over the streets, blocking passages even for essential services providers. The governor had said that the curfew was intended to protect lives and properties after certain people said to be hoodlums, first launched attacks on…
Soldiers Deployed in Port Harcourt as Violence Escalates
Armed soldiers have been deployed in strategic locations in Port Harcourt following an escalation of riots in parts of the city. The soldiers were seen at Oil Mill, Akpajo, Park, Ikoku Junction and even at Onne Ports Complex where youths of the community barricaded the gates. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike had to place the…
FG in Dilemma over EndSARS Protests
There is tension in Abuja as the EndSARS protests get more complicated. Nerves are on edge and a little push might tip the country into a fatal conflagration. The Federal Government is being cautious to apply civil engagement to avoid the wrath of the international community and domestic meltdown. However, inside sources told the Magazine…
#EndSARS: Youths shut down Onne ports, Oil and Gas Free Zone
Operations at Onne ports in Rivers State on Monday were paralysed on Monday after youths in Onne blocked the entry points to the ports and the Onne Oil and Gas Free Zone as they joined in the Nationwide protests by youths to demand the end to the Special Anti-robbery Squad, police brutality and bad governance.…
Policemen Die in Ghastly Accident in Ondo
No fewer than five policemen of the Nigerian Police Mobile Force have reportedly lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident in Ondo State. The accident was said to have occurred along the Oba Ile Road, Akure, the Ondo State capital on Tuesday. TELL gathered that the victims were in a Toyota Hilux vehicle and…
Group of 14 Edo law makers Taunt Obaseki-Backed Minority House as Nine Members Impeach Okiye, Factional Speaker
There appears to be fire in the Governor Godwin Obaseki-backed Edo State House of Assembly with Monday’s ugly development in which the factional speaker of the House, Francis Abumere Okiye, was removed and slammed with three months suspension by nine out of the 10 members. The House is made up of seven members from the…
The twists and turns of 13th French Open as Djokovic bows to Nadal and 19-year-old Swiatek kisses first women Grand Slam trophy
It’s been a fantastic two weeks of high-class tennis delivered by players who would simply not be put down by happenings around them, and it ended up serving what has been one of the most enthralling Roland Garros tournaments we have ever had. Starting with the men’s tour, we had some mouth-watering first-round clashes between…
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