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Rinji Peter Bala was a 20-year-old student of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) in Plateau State who was shot dead by a Nigerian soldier. Rinji who was fondly called “Bobo” …
Who is Rinji Bala – another victim of brutality of Nigeria’s security officers Read More
It is a known fact that the worst cases of human rights violations were recorded at Awkuzu SARS the time CSP James Nwafor headed the unit. One of the most …
How Chijioke Iloanya was allegedly killed at Awkuzu SARS Read More
Ex-SARS member and former police IPO Ugochukwu Ozoude aka Orthopaedic has been called out numerous times over severe cases of human rights violations linked to his name. Ugochukwu Ozoude’s name …
The many atrocities of ex-SARS officer Ugochukwu Ozoude in Enugu Read More
Controversial Nigerian actress Cossy Orjiakor joined the #ENDSARS protest in Lagos today, Saturday, October 17. The 36-year-old actress and model also revealed today is her birthday while speaking at the …
Cossy Orjiakor joins Lagos #ENDSARS protest with her full chest Read More
Police CSP Dolapo Badmus has described the report that she has been demoted by the Nigerian Police Service Commission as “fake news”. The former Lagos PPRO debunked the report in …
Former Lagos PPRO Dolapo Badmus denies demotion news Read More
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 …
Police officers Yomi Shogunle and Dolapo Badmus demoted over #ENDSARS Read More
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 …
Nigeria Police set to employ 1,850 officers in new SWAT unit Read More
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 …
Nigerians storm Instagram to curse CSP James Nwafor’s wife, Anthonia Read More
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, …
Fuel tanker explodes on Otedola Bridge Read More
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 heartbreaking story of Ifeoma Abugu – lady who died in SARS custody Read More
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 …
Nigeria Police to sack 37 ex-SARS officers and prosecute 24 others Read More
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 …
#ENDSARS protesters hold candlelight session for police brutality victims Read More
Who is Christian Prince? Christian Prince is a Nigerian actor, model and TV host who has appeared in over ten Nollywood movies. One of Christian Prince’s most notable roles as …
Full biography of Nigerian actor, Christian Prince Ochiagha Read More
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 …
Texas woman arrested for raping her 12-year-old son Read More
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 …
HBO cancels Lupita Nyong’o’s Americanah miniseries Read More
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 …
Watch video of #ENDSARS protesters holding Muslim prayer in Lagos Read More
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 …
Mama Rainbow celebrates 78th birthday with gorgeous photos Read More
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 …
Listen and Download Reekado Banks – Omo Olomo ft. Wizkid Read More
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 …
Video of Nigerian policeman rolling weed trends on Twitter Read More
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 …
MC Oluomo denies sending thugs to attack protesters in Lagos Read More
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 …
Governor Obiano sacks ex-SARS officer, James Nwafor Read More
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 …
Adamu Garba threatens to sue Twitter CEO over #ENDSARS Read More
Who is Bashir Ahmad? Bashir Ahmad is a Nigerian writer and journalist who is currently the personal assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on new media. Full data profile of Bashir …
Full biography of Buhari’s media aide, Bashir Ahmad Read More
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 …
Alleged MC Oluomo’s thugs attack protesters at Alausa Lagos Read More
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 …
Nigerian man who slumped and died in Malaysia identified Read More
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 …
Did Femi Adesina call #ENDSARS protests child’s play? – The true story Read More
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 …
Nigerian man thanks God after eating pizza for first time at #ENDSARS protest Read More The Nigeria Police Force has announced that a newly created police unit called the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) will replace the recently-dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). SARS was …
5 important things to know about Nigeria’s SWAT police unit Read More
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 …
BBNaija Tacha wins hearts with Channels TV interview Read More
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 …
Pro-SARS thugs hijack #ENDSARS protests, destroys cars in Berger Read More
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 …
Secret #ENDSARS Zoom meeting with Dangote and others generates controversy Read More
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 …
Users compare the new iPhone 12 to iPhone 5’s design Read More
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 …
Senator Shehu Sani reacts to Onochie’s nomination as INEC commissioner Read More
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 …
New police unit SWAT replaces SARS Read More
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 …
Kemi Olunloyo blasts ‘enemies’ after recovering Twitter account Read More
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 …
At least one police officer dead, others injured in Akure car accident Read More
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. …
Renowned Nigerian poet John Pepper Clark is dead Read More
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 …
This is why ‘Cousin Yemi’ is trending on Nigerian Twitter Read More
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 …
‘Islam is against protests’ Muslim man slams Aisha Yesufu Read More
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, …
#ENDSARS protests go on in Port Harcourt despite Wike’s order Read More
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 …
Actress Jemima Osunde and Ubi Franklin clash on Twitter over SARS Read More
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 …
I’m pregnant and cannot leave my husband, says Chacha Eke Read More
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 …
Davido denies joining #ENDSARS protest in Abuja – Video Read More
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 …
At least one person killed at #ENDSARS protest in Surulere Read More
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, …
#ENDSARS protesters block Lekki Toll Gate – Photos and videos Read More
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 …
BREAKING: Edo Assembly speaker Francis Okiye impeached Read More
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, …
Lil Frosh apologizes for beating up girlfriend Read More
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 …
‘Full of shit’ – Trey Songz calls out Buhari over SARS Read More
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 …
Governor Ganduje suspends aide for criticising President Buhari – Report Read More
Who is MC Oluomo? MC Oluomo is a Nigerian socialite who is currently the chairman of the Lagos chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). MC Oluomo’s …
Full biography of Lagos NURTW chairman, MC Oluomo Read More
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) …
Rotimi Akeredolu wins 2020 Ondo Governorship Elections Read More
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 …
BREAKING: IGP dissolves SARS police unit Read More
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 …
Dino Melaye’s fourth movie appearance ‘Lemonade’ out October 16 Read More
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 …
Surprise as Pro-North campaigner Waspapping joins #ENDSARS movement Read More
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 …
Nigerian cross-dresser James Brown trends on Twitter after #ENDSARS video Read More
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 …
Video of shot protester Jimoh Isiaq’s father weeping over son’s death Read More 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 …
Nigerians hail Aisha Yesufu for her commitment to the #ENDSARS campaign Read More
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 …
Burna Boy installs #ENDSARS billboards across Nigeria Read More
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 …
Singer Rema shaves off dreads in protest against SARS Read More
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 …
More photos from Darasimi Bamiloye’s wedding ceremony Read More