The unconditional release of a 11-year-old boy who was arrested over his alleged involvement in the attack on a police station in Edo state has been secured by human rights advocate, Kola Edokpayi. Recall that the boy identified as Gift Osayuhi was arrested for allegedly joining the gang of hoodlums …

The Nigerian Army has described as ‘Fake News’ reports claiming operatives had moved dead bodies from the shooting incident in Lekki.   Sahara Reporters earlier today published an exclusive report claiming that at least 20 bodies of endsars protesters had been moved to the Infectious Disease Hospital(IDH) mortuary in Yaba.   …

An attack on a convoy of vehicles conveying Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Maiduguri, Borno State capital to Baga town of the state has been foiled by troops of Nigerian Army.   Speaking during the weekly briefing on security operations at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Friday October 30, Coordinator of Defence …

A document has been distributed to students of Federal Polytechnic Oko to make them aware of the dress code in the institution and social media users are outraged.   The document reads, War Against Indecent Dressing (WAID) in Federal Polytechnic Oko then goes on to list what is not acceptable …

The much anticipated music album by Nigerian music icon, Wizkid, “Made in Lagos” was finally released on the night of Thursday, 29th October 2020 and ever since, there’s been tons of positive reviews from his fans. While some fans are already choosing their favourite tracks from the album, quite a …

“We the ‘children’ will not shut up or respect you, respect is earned and none of you have earned it” – Actress, Beverly Naya blasts Lagos lawmaker, Moji Alli-Macaulay

“I feel disrespected” – Lady laments bitterly after her boyfriend ordered her to wash bedsheet with her period stain

BBNaija’s Kaisha replies fan who asked her to meet Erica for lessons on how to become a bad girl

Burna boy and Stefflon Don unfollow each other on Instagram

The Edo State Police Command has allegedly arrested an 11-year-old over his ”involvement” in the attack on a police station at Evbuotubu area of Benin City by hoodlums. Recall that hoodlums took advantage of the #EndSARS protest to attack Oba Market Police, Ugbekun Police Station, Idogbo Police station last Monday …

Nigerian rice millers under the aegis of Rice Millers Association of Nigeria have said that they would be shutting down their plants in some parts of the country following the destruction of some of their mills by hoodlums.   Hoodlums who hijacked the EndSARS protest last week, proceeded in the …

Georgina Onuoha has slammed actor and politician, Desmond Elliot over his comments about the Nigerian youths, celebrities, and the use of social media.   Earlier this week, Desmond and other members of the Lagos state House of Assembly deliberated on the carnage that happened in the state last week. During …

The President of the Nigeria Bar Association NBA, Olumide Akpata, has said the arrest and detainment of suspected looters or curfew defaulters without their arraignment in court within the stipulated time by law, shows that the police hierarchy is yet to get the message of the recent #EndSARS protests or …

He was acting for his political godfathers to see his loyalty – Reno Omokri slams Desmond Elliot, tells his followers on IG to unfollow him

I sincerely apologise for addressing the youths as ‘children’- Desmond Elliot

Veteran singer, Prince Morroco Maduka dies at 76

A Nigerian lawyer, Tope Akinyode has filed a lawsuit challenging the suit administered by former Presidential candidate, Adamu Garba against CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey. Recall that Garba had sued the Twitter founder over his support for the #EndSARS protests which rocked Nigeria over a two-week period. Garba filed a …

Police in Edo state have arrested one of the 1993 inmates who escaped during the jailbreaks at Oko and Benin prisons for killing neighbor who testified against him in court. BTLSBLOG earlier reported hoodlums broke into the premises of Benin Prison popularly known as White House and freed several inmates in …

The Niger state government has banned all forms of processions and protests in the state.   Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Ahmed Matane made the announcement in a statement in Minna on Wednesday, October 28.   He said that the measure is with immediate effect and it includes …

Governor Nyesom Wike on Wednesday signed an executive order reinforcing the ban on the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra’s activities. The Governor said while Rivers remained the home to all tribes and ethnic nationalities, it was “opposed to the presence and activities of the legally proscribed and anarchic IPOB and whatever it …

The Edo State Police command has rearrested 10 of the inmates who escaped from the Benin Medium Custodial Centre and Oko Medium Custodial Centre, in Benin, the state capital.   Recall that heavily armed hoodlums in the guise of #EndSARS protesters stormed the facilities on Monday, October 19, freed at …

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was slated to be the new Director-General of the World Trade Organization. However there has been an unexpected glitch in the process.   In a last ditch move, the United States representative at World Trade Organization took to the floor to insist that South Korea’s candidate remained a …

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno, has said that social media was used to incite violence during the EndSARS protest and is still being used to incite violence across Nigeria.   Munguno said this at a workshop on the 2020 national cybersecurity strategy in Abuja today Wednesday, October 28.   …

Popular lawyer and activist, Femi Falana has revealed why family members of those affected by the shooting at Lekki toll gate have refused to speak about the incident. Falana said family members of Lekki shooting victims could not speak about the incident because of the environment under which we operate. …

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emerges Director General, World Trade Organization

Returning stolen goods may not shield a looter from prosecution – FCT police boss, Bala Ciroma says

FEC approves N2.9 billion for printing of examination papers

Bring to Justice those involved in Lekki shooting- Amnesty International tells FG

A former vice-chairman of PDP SouthWest, Bode George, has called for the total dismantling of both Lekki tollgates.   He gave this advice at a press conference following the shooting of EndSARS protesters at the Lekki-Victoria Island tollgate on Tuesday, October 20.   According to George, the dismantling of the tollgates …

The Nigeria Air Force authority says it has arrested its personnel seen in a viral video flogging curfew defaulters in Ilesha, Osun state.   The video which made rounds on social media on Tuesday, October 27, showed the curfew defaulters inside muddy water while being flogged by the security agents. …

Babangida Mukaddas, 9mobile Senior Manager Sales and Distribution; Ekene Azubuike, 1million Naira winner and Abdullahi Ibrahim, 9mobile Experience Center Manager in the ongoing 9mobile Mega Millions Promo prize presentation in Kano.   More customers on Nigeria’s most customer-friendly telecommunication company, 9mobile, are shoring up their business ventures with their winnings from …

The former Minister of Finance in Nigeria, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has emerged as the new Director General of the World Trade Organization. She is the first female and first African Director-General of the WTO.   In a keenly contested election, Okonjo-Iweala beat her rival, South Korean Yoo Myung hee, with a wide margin. She polled …

Though the End SARS protests have ground to a halt in Nigeria due to the curfew and violence that ensued after hoodlums hijacked the protests, Nigerians in other countries are still organizing End SARS protests.   Over the past few days, Nigerians in the diaspora and foreigners have taken to the …

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq on Tuesday October 27 revealed that her ministry has disbursed over N6 billion to poor households in six out of the 14 local government areas of Zamfara under the 2020 Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme.   Speaking during the …

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army (NA) has denied the allegation that soldiers opened fire on #ENDSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza on Tuesday, October 20.   In a statement released by the Acting Director Army Public Relations (ADPR), Major Osoba Olaniyi, the Division confirmed the involvement of …

The Bauchi State Government has set up a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate human rights abuses and police brutality in the state.   The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday October 27 by the Senior Special Assistant Media to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451     …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have dismissed one of its officers, Corps Assistant Illiya Ibrahim of the Gwagwalada Division Abuja, for partaking in the looting of Covid-19 palliatives discovered in a warehouse in Gwagwalada, Abuja.   On Monday, a mob stormed the warehouse and carted away the palliatives. A …

The people of Bille Kingdom in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday, October 27, held a peaceful protest against insecurity on their Waterways.   This is coming two days after suspected sea pirates attacked a boat conveying passengers to Port Harcout, the state capital, on Sunday afternoon, October …

COVID19 palliatives: I forgive my accusers– Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar-Faruk

NDLEA nabs Cyprus-bound student with 13.55 kg of Cannabis

Some residents of Abuja who stormed a warehouse in the Gwagwalada Area council in the Federal Capital Territory on Monday October 26, to cart away COVID19 palliatives, said they only came there to ”possess their possessions.”   The residents who trooped out in their numbers carted away the food items …

Kwara government releases N500m to help businesses which were destroyed by hoodlums

Nnamdi Kanu threatens to disgrace corrupt politicians abroad

25 inmates out of the 1,900 prisoners who escaped from Oko and Sapele Road Correctional Centres in Benin City, Edo State last Monday, October 19, have voluntarily surrendered themselves to the authorities.   ThisDay reported that an official of the Sapele Road Correctional Centre who disclosed this, further revealed that one of …

In honour of those killed in Nigeria during the End SARS protests, Nigerians in Hungary have held a candlelight procession. The End SARS protests began on October 8 and continued till October 20 when uniformed men opened fire at peaceful protesters. Prior to the Lekki shooting, a number of protesters had been …

The current pandemonium in Nigeria, has made former Governor of Cross River, Donald Duke to react, saying that he considered it as a situation created by a failed government. Duke, who spoke with newsmen on Sunday while reacting to the destruction of properties on Friday and Saturday in Calabar by some …

President Buhari has broken his silence on the gunfire incident that occurred at the Lekki tollgate on Tuesday, October 20.   End SARS protesters had gathered at the tollgate to stage a protest when they were shot at by security operatives.   In a statement released today October 25 by …

Femi Gbajabiamila, the speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, on Sunday October 25, paid a condolence visit to Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over the loss of lives and destruction of properties witnessed in the state last week.   Gbajabiamila in a statement released on his social media handles this evening said …

The United Nation has raised an alarm of its asset in Calabar, Cross River State capital, being vandalized.   Edward Kallon, UN resident and humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria disclosed this in a tweet he shared which also came with photos of a mob destroying UN vehicles and invading the international agency’s …

Pastor Tunde Bakare has commented on the #EndSARS movement which has caught global attention in the last few days.   The General Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly described the protest as a tip of the iceberg and further stated that no degree of …

Popular Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola has finally reacted to the alleged killing of #ENDSARS Protesters. According the the billionaire father of four, “As a young boy of 16, he participated in the ‘Ali Must Go Protest’ of 1978, so he understands the determination of our youths who rightly want our …

A video which captured moment a thug was arrested as he tried to disrupt the #EndSARS protest in Prague, Czech Republic’s capital has been shared online.   It was gathered that the incident occurred today October 24 in the European country’s capital. Some people were heard chanting “End SARS, End police brutality” …

Following the alleged Lekki Toll Plaza shooting by armed men in army uniforms, more eyewitnesses and victims have taken to the social media to share their accounts of the incident. Despite the denial of the Nigerian army and concerned authorities, some eyewitnesses and victims claim that many protesters were killed. …

Leaders of Odi community in Bayelsa State have slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his recent comments on the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki toll gate in Lagos on October 20.   In the wake of the attack on the protesters, Obasanjo wrote a letter to President Buhari in …

A young lady, Asele Daniel, narrowly escaped death in Port Harcourt after a stray bullet from nowhere pierced through the ceiling of her apartment and hit her bed moments after she got up.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#       Asele took to Facebook on Saturday, October 24, to share her testimony, thanking …

FCT Minister of State, Ramatu Aliyu has stated that there are no hoarded COVID-19 palliatives in Abuja.   The Minister in a statement released by her Special Assistant on Media Austine Elemue, also affirmed that palliative items meant for flood victims were safe and secured.   Aliyu who disclosed that security agents were being …

The majority leader in the Lagos State House of Assembly Majority Leader, Sanai (SOB) Agunbiade has said that he was planning to distribute the palliatives looted from his home in Ikorodu on Friday, October 23.   A mob stormed his apartment and looted food items and other properties they could lay …

Senator Florence Ita-Giwa has appealed to Nigerians, particularly residents of Cross Rivers state, to stop with the wanton destruction of properties and looting of items across the country.   On Saturday, October 24, angry youths in Cross Rivers state destroyed the homes of former senate leader, Ndoma Egba as well …

The Plateau Agricultural Development Programme (PADP) in Dogon Dagi has been invaded by angry youths in Jos. This is coming barely hours after the state government imposed 24-hour curfew on two Plateau councils on Saturday. The angry youths including women are carting away bags of fertiliser and other farm inputs. …

Noble laureate, Wole Soyinka has condemned a video of UK-based secessionist, Adeyinka Grandson asking the Igbos to leave Yorubaland amid the #EndSARS crisis in the country.   Soyinka in a statement he titled ‘Identity Thieves on the Rampage’ and released on Saturday October 24, enjoined Igbo indigenes to ignore such threats which seeks …

Lagos Oriental Hotel does not belong to Tinubu, Tung family cries out

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EndSARS: Buhari Despatches Cabinet Members To Home States

Ekiti Raises Alarm Over Looting Of Poisonous Food Items Ekiti State government, raised an alarm on Saturday that huge quantities of poisonous items, mistaken for food yet to be distributed as Covid-19 palliatives, were looted in warehouses in Ado-Ekiti on Friday. Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mr Akin Omole, …

#EndSARS: John Ogu tells Super Eagles players to boycott AFCON qualifiers in solidarity with protests

JJC Skillz and Soso Soberekon dragged each other mercilessly over their political affiliations.   Music executive Soso Sobereokon, who recently indicated interest in going into politics, shared a photo of himself with former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan and added a prayer emoji.   JJC Skillz had a problem with Soso’s …

A mob in Anambra state has set the statue of the pioneer President of Nigeria, the late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, on fire in Onitsha.   The statue was at Denis Memorial Grammar School Roundabout, Awka Avenue, Onitsha, known as Zik Roundabout. While the mob were on a rampage, they doused the statue …

Over the last few days, some Nigerians have discovered warehouses where COVID-19 palliatives were stored. They have since stormed the warehouses, and carted away the palliatives stored there.   A video currently making the rounds shows some of the residents distributing the palliatives to beggars on the street.   Watch the …

President Buhari has reportedly revealed that 69 persons were killed in the #EndSARS protest across the country.   BBC reported that the Nigerian President disclosed this during a virtual meeting with former leaders and security chiefs on Friday October 23.  He said that 51 civilians, 11 police officers, and seven soldiers were …

Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare has explained why President Buhari did not speak on the Lekki toll gate shooting in his speech yesterday October 22.   The Minister in an interview on Arise TV said the President has ordered an investigation into the incident. Dare added that Buhari wants to …

Presidency has revealed why President Muhammadu Buhari did not mention anything about the shooting of #EndSARS protesters in Lekki on Tuesday night. According to Buhari’s aide, it would be ‘premature and presumptuous’ for the president to speak on the shooting. Recall that many Nigerians have blasted and carpeted President Buhari …

Nigerian DJ, DJ Switch who played a role in saving the lives of many who were present at the Lekki tollgate when security agents opened fire on End SARS protesters on Tuesday October 20, has finally come out to share her experience.   In a video she posted on her Instagrm page, …

‘The difference between your father and politicians you are shaming is your father never see clear road to steal’ – daughter of former Governor Liyel Imoke says

Senator’s aides conveyed thugs in SUVs to attack #EndSARS protesters —Ex-DSS director, Dennis Amachree

Zamfara needs SARS – Governor Matawalle insists

The genuine protesters were peaceful – Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat says as he calls for reconciliation among residents

The use of deadly force against citizens only aggravates tense situation, no nation wins against its people – Jonathan condemns killing of #EndSARS protesters

Elenda, daughter of former Governor of Cross River state, Liyel Imoke has lashed out at those calling out Nigerian politicians for looting.   The politician’s daughter in a tweet she shared stated that the only difference between the parents of critics and politicians they are shaming is that their parents …

Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has asked that the family members of those who reportedly died in the Lekki tollgate incident to come forward.   In a post she shared on her Twitter handle, the actress appealed that if there were no deaths, people should stop with the sensationalization. While the state …

Cross River State Health Commissioner, Dr. Betta Edu has suggested that the Lekki Toll Gate should be permanently brought down and be replaced with a statue of the #EndSARS protesters who reportedly lost their lives on Tuesday, October 20. According to her, the victims’ names should be written in bold …

A former Assistant Director with the Department of State Services, Dennis Amachree has opened up on the identity of the men in suit who were seen in a viral video days ago conveying armed hoodlums in an SUV and showing them #EndSARS protesters to attack in Abuja.   In an …

All bye-elections in 11 states in the country has been postponed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).   INEC spokesman, Festus Okoye who made the announcement said the 15 bye-elections was postponed due to the current state of things in the country.  It was further learnt that the elections for …

As the #EndSARS protest continues nationwide, so too are rumours and misinformation about issues, this time as it relate to Revered Father Ejike Mbaka, a prominent Catholic priest in Enugu state. Contrary to a viral video suggesting that the Catholic Adoration Ground Enugu, superintended by Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka was …

Popular singer, Paul Okoye gave an epic reaction in the aftermath of President Buhari’s address to Nigerians following the issues the country has been facing for some days now. Reacting to the speech, the singer simply fell on the floor wailing.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#     See the video below ; …

The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has declared the detention of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, by the Federal Government for about 144 days in 2019 as arbitrary under international law. This is contained in the decision of the group titled, ‘Opinions adopted by the Working Group on …

Singer, Tiwa Savage has replied Beyonce‘s mom after she slammed her for calling out her daughter to lend her voice to #EndSARS campaign. Recall Beyonce’s mom, Tina Knowles slammed Tiwa Savage after she called on the popstar to use her platform to condemn police brutality in Nigeria. Tiwa in an …

I can only control my personal security guards – Tinubu speaks on Lekki toll gate shooting

#EndSARS: ‘You should be ashamed of yourself if you’re amongst those condemning my interventions in the protest’- Nnamdi Kanu rages

#EndSARS: President Buhari will take a major action in few hours – NSA Babagana Mungono says

  Tension in Nnewi, Anambra state as suspected hoodlums reportedly razed the Central Police Station. one person was allegedly feared dead during the incident, which occurred around 11pm on Wednesday. It was also learnt that the situation led to the closure of schools, markets, banks and all other offices in …

The National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno, on Thursday said the President Muhammadu Buhari, would come up with solutions to the current violence erupting in parts of the country “in the next couple of hours.” Although he did not disclose the nature of the solutions, he said they would …

Director of defence information, Major Gen. John Enenche has stated that videos circulating online, showing military men opening fire at peaceful protesters in Lagos were ”photoshopped”. On Tuesday, October 20, officers of the Nigerian army had been seen in viral videos shooting at #EndSARS protesters at Lekki toll gate, Lagos …

Tina Knowles, the mother of popular American singer, Beyonce Knowles has called out Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage for critizing her daughter over the ENDSARS campaign. She wrote via her IG page;.. Good Morning , I am deeply saddened by the events that happened last night in Lagos! When people lost …

Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka has condemned the shooting of unarmed #EndSARS protesters at Lekki toll gate on the evening of Tuesday October 20.   Soyinka in a statement released on Wednesday October 21, said his enquiry so far has revealed that Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state did not invite in the …

Inmates of Benin Medium Security Correctional Centre and Oko Medium Security Correctional Centre who escaped from the facilities on Monday October 19, have been given till Friday October 23 to return voluntarily or face the wrath of the law.   Governor Godwin Obaseki gave the ultimatum while on an assessment tour of the …

The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has reportedly ordered the withdrawal of police officers attached to very important persons (VIP) in Nigeria.   According to TheCable, the directive was issued via a police wireless message on Wednesday, October 21, and is expected to take effect immediately.   This development …

2Face has slammed his former bandmate, Blackface for saying he never spoke up during the PDP administration.   This came after 2Face called for a total shutdown of activities in Nigeria iin support of the widespread #EndSARS protest.     However reacting to this, Blackface took a swipe at 2Face who …

Hoodlums burns down governor Sanwo-olu alleged family house in Lagos

We appeal for understanding and calm across the nation – Presidency reacts to Lekki Toll Gate shooting

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