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Nigerian top-ranking police officers Yomi Shogunle and Dolapo Badmus have been demoted from the Police Service following united calls for the dissolution of the notorious SARS police unit and the …

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has planned to activate operations for the recently created Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) unit with 1,850 officers across the states of the country …

Nigerians have stormed the social media pages of Mrs Anthonia Nwafor, wife of dismissed ex-SARS officer James Nwafor who has been accused of carrying out some of the most severe …

A tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit has exploded on Otedola Bridge, the Berger axis of Lagos State on Saturday morning. We gathered the incident occurred around 2 am, Saturday, …

Arrested for committing no offence Photos of her corpse showed signs of rape The SARS officers yet to be brought to book As young people across Nigeria gather in their …

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has noted down names of 37 ex-SARS officers who will be dismissed from the police service. 24 other former operatives of the now-disbanded police unit …

Nigerian #ENDSARS protesters today, Friday, October 16, came out en masse to mourn all the victims of police brutality in Nigeria. Candlelight sessions were held across various protests grounds in …

A 34-year-old Texas woman named Brittany Rouleau has been arrested for raping her 12-year-old son on their family bed. Ms Rouleau was said to have ordered her 12-year-old son to …

HBO has decided to drop out of the Americanah miniseries project following shooting conflicts reportedly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The project which was an adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s …

Young people across Nigeria have taken to the streets in all parts of the country to protest against the unlawful activities of men of the SARS police unit and all …

Veteran Nollywood actress Idowu Philips who is more popularly known as Mama Rainbow just turned 78 and she is celebrating it in a big way. The ageless septuagenarian released a …

Nigerian singer and songwriter Reekado Banks is back with a new single titled “Omo Olomo” which also featured Afrobeats star Wizkid. Omo Olomo‘s release is coming one month after the …

A Nigerian police officer was recently caught on video rolling weed and the video has gone viral on social media. Watch the video of a Nigerian policeman rolling weed to …

Lagos State NURTW chairman, Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo has denied sending thugs to attack #ENDSARS protesters in Alausa, Lagos. It was all over the news earlier …

The governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has announced the immediate sack of CSP James Nwafor who was before now his senior special assistant on security issues. Governor Obiano said …

Nigerian politician Adamu Garba has threatened to sue Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey for supporting the #ENDSARS protest. Adamu in a tweet posted Thursday, October 15, told Jack that if the …

The ongoing #ENDSARS protests in Lagos have turned violent today, Thursday, October 15 after scores of armed hoodlums invaded the protest grounds and attacked protesters at Alausa, Ikeja. The thugs …

A Nigerian man identified as Odumegwu Chijioke Ugochukwu reportedly slumped and died in Malaysia in the early hours of Monday, October 12, 2020. The incident took place at the Setapak …

There are reports currently going round on social media that Mr Femi Adesina who is the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the President Muhammadu Buhari described the ongoing nationwide …

A Nigerian man identified as Dandy Seun has taken to his Twitter page to share his excitement after eating pizza for the first time in his life at an #ENDSARS …

Reality TV star, Tacha, has impressed her fans and many Nigerians after speaking about the current #ENDSARS movement in a recent interview with Channels TV. Tacha who has continued to …

A group of weapon-wielding thugs has overrun the peaceful #ENDSARS protests going on Abuja, attacking the protesters and destroying cars and other properties. The incident happened at Berger Bridge in …

Some notable Nigerians including state governors, billionaires, entertainers and influencers had a secret Zoom meeting Monday night of which the topic of discussion was the current #ENDSARS agitation going on …

Apple, today, Tuesday, October 13, 2020, unveiled the new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini devices with a beautiful new design along with other innovative features, including 5G technology, an …

Nigerian senator Shehu Sani has reacted to Lauretta Onochie’s nomination as INEC commissioner by President Muhammadu Buhari. In response to Onochie’s nomination, Senator Sani tweeted: “Lawan Senate no go fit …

The Nigeria Police Force has announced a newly created police unit called the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) will replace the recently-dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). SARS was disbanded October …

The Twitter account of Nigerian vocal journalist and social media celebrity read zero followers in the early hours of today, October 13, prompting some Nigerian social media users to think …

At least one police officer has been reported dead in a car accident involving a police van in Akure this afternoon, October 13. A van carrying officers of the Nigerian …

The death of legendary Nigerian poet and Emeritus Professor of Literature, John Pepper Clark has been confirmed. Professor J.P Clark died in the early hours of Tuesday, October 13, 2020. …

The hashtag Cousin Yemi has been trending on Twitter after a Nigerian man (@JustTimilehin) shared exchanges he had in his family WhatsApp group over the #ENDSARS protests. Check out the …

A Muslim man has criticised political activist Aisha Yesufu for partaking in the ongoing #ENDSARS protests in Nigeria, saying that her actions are against the Islamic religion. The unnamed Muslim …

Youths in Rivers State have defied Governor Wike’s order and stormed the streets of Port Harcourt to carry out the planned #ENDSARS protest scheduled to happen in Port Harcourt today, …

Nollywood actress Jemima Osunde has criticized Ubi Franklin after he followed Davido and some other Nigerian celebrities including DBanj, CDQ and Koredo Bello to a meeting with the Inspector-General of …

Embattled Nollywood actress Chacha Eke has addressed the recent controversies surrounding her marriage in a newly released video. In the new video, the actress revealed she is currently pregnant with …

Nigerian popular musician Davido has denied being part of the #ENDSARS protest that happened in Abuja on Sunday, October 11. Recall the superstar was captured on video marching with the …

The #ENDSARS protest in Surulere has turned bloody as police fire live bullets at unarmed protesters. At least one person has been killed and many others fatally wounded as security …

The protest for the total scrapping of SARS police unit in Nigeria is in full force today, Monday, October 12, as irate protesters took over the toll gate in Lekki, …

The Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Francis Okiye, has been impeached. The circumstances that led to Mr Okiye’s impeachment started when the House Majority Leader, Henry Okhurobo, filed …

Nigerian actor Alex Ekubo has taken to his Instagram page to share his excitement over a new surprise gift he just received from a male friend. The 34-year-old actor said …

Nigerian budding musician Lil Frosh has apologized for beating up his girlfriend, Gift Camille Okeoghene. Lil Frosh made the apology through a statement posted on his official Instagram page Sunday, …

American singer and songwriter Trey Songz has written in criticism of Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari, as he weighs in on the ongoing SARS issue currently rocking the country. The 35-year-old …

Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has suspended his Special Adviser on Media, Salihu Yakasai, for criticising President Buhari. Ganduje’s media aide, Yakasai had earlier spoken out in criticism of the …

The incumbent governor of Ondo State Mr Rotimi Akeredolu has been announced the winner of the just-concluded 2020 Ondo State governorship elections. Governor Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) …

The Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria Mohammed Adamu has dissolved the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigerian Police across all the 36 states in Nigeria. With this new …

Dino Melaye’s new feature movie titled Lemonade will be released this week, October 16, 2020. The ex-Nigerian senator known for his bubbly and controversial personality has featured in over four …

Nigerian Twitter influencer and Pro-North advocate Sarki aka Waspapping has joined millions of other Nigerians to campaign for the scrapping of SARS police unit. Waspapping recently countered a statement purportedly …

Popular Nigerian cross-dresser James Brown is currently trending on Twitter following a video he made about the ongoing campaign to bring an end to the dreaded SARS police unit. In …

The #ENDSARS protester shot by security officers in Oyo State has been identified as Jimoh Isiaq. The executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has confirmed the incident and said …

Nigerian social and political activist Aisha Yesufu has been hailed by Nigerians over her dedication to the ongoing #ENDSARS protests taking place in the country. Nigerians all over social media …

Nigerian Afro-beats singer Burna Boy has finally joined other Nigerians in demanding an end to the brutality of men of the SARS police unit. The singer has mounted #ENDSARS billboards …

Nigerian Afropop singer Rema has cut off his dreadlocks in protest against the brutality of SARS police. The singer shared photos of his new look on social media with the …

Darasimi who is the daughter of popular Mount Zion filmmaker Mike Bamiloye and her fiance Lawrence Oyor Gomba have officially tied the knot. The couple had their traditional wedding ceremony …

The gods are now involved. A juju woman was spotted at the ongoing #ENDSARS protest in Abeokuta today. Twitter user Bayo Adegboyega shared the picture, writing: “The protest is on …

There are reports going round the internet that ex-BBNaija Lockdown star Nengi has landed a leading role in the upcoming remake of the 1992 classic, Nneka the Pretty Serpent. As …

SARS is the acronym for “Special Anti-Robbery Squad” – a unit of the Nigerian Police charged with the responsibility of protecting Nigerians from armed robbery and other kinds of violent …

Today, Saturday, October 10, 2020, is the date for the 2020 Ondo State Governorship elections, as fixed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Ondo State, one of the states …

Popular Nigerian rapper M.I Abaga has stated the reason he did not join his colleagues at the recent #ENDSARS protests in Lagos. Recall Nigerian youths had on October 8 and …

The police officer that shot a woman in the mouth in Lagos State has been identified as Sergeant Eze Aiwansoba. As being reported, Sergeant Eze Aiwansoba pulled out his service …

Popular Nigerian actress Toyin Abraham has found herself on the bad side of Nigerians after she neglected the #ENDSARS campaign currently going on in the country to promote her new …

Popular Nigerian DJ and billionaire’s daughter DJ Cuppy said she has decided to lend her voice to the #ENDSARS campaign currently rocking the country even though she is not directly …