IGP Lists Qualifications Of SWAT Personnel As Training Begins Today

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu on Sunday confirmed that the new Police Tactical Team would commence training on Monday. Force spokesman Frank Mba, in a statement, said the IGP reiterated that no personnel of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad would be a member of the new team. He said those selected for the training were young, smart, and energetic …

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Lagos loses N234m to tollgates’ closure

The Lagos State Government has lost at least N234m to the closure of tollgates as the #EndSARS protests on the Island enters its 9th day, The PUNCH has learnt. However, the state has continued to generate money from adverts at the toll plazas. The figure was obtained from the daily and monthly targets set for the tollgates by the government, …

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MY ADVICE TO THE PROTESTERS -Dr. Doyin Okupe

Our dear gallant youths, you have done well and virtually the whole nation is proud of you. You have accomplished much and you must gain maximally from this unprecedented national achievements. You really have *#sorosoke* with no disguise. I want to particularly ask you to note that in all dealings with governments and sovereignties worldwide and throughout all history, including …

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FirstBank Denies Preventing Staff from #EndSars Protests

The management of FirstBank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has denied a social media rumour claiming the bank is preventing her staff from joining the ongoing protests in the country. An official statement from the bank reads that “Our attention has been drawn to the tweet making the rounds on social media on shutting down the FirstBank website following a false …

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FIRSTBANK CEO, DR. ADESOLA ADEDUNTAN, BECOMES A MEMBER OF BRETTON WOODS COMMITTEE

Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced that its CEO, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan has been honoured with membership of Bretton Woods Committee (BWC).  FirstBank has also joined Bretton Woods Committee as an Organisational Supporter in line with the commitment to demonstrate cooperation and foster global well-being.  The membership, which is by invitation …

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VIRAL VIDEO: OPERATOR OF BRT, PRIMERO DEBUNKS BUS HIJACKED FOR ALAUSA IKEJA PROTEST ATTACK

Dedeigbo Ayodeji Primero Transport Services Limited has debunks rumour that their bus was used to conveyed thugs that attacks protesters and passerby at Alausa-Secretariat. Primero Transport Services Limited, a leading transportation and allied services provider and operator of Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) in Lagos wishes to inform the general public that the BRT Bus reported to have allegedly conveyed hoodlums …

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Master Omitogun Afolarinwa Richard Clocks 3 In Style

The list of October celebrants will not be complete without Master Omitogun Afolarinwa Richard, who celebrated his 3rd birthday in style last weekend. On Saturday, 10 October, 2020, Mr and Mrs Omitogun hosted friends, relatives and other well wishers at their Lagos residence to the birthday of handsome and brilliant Master Afolarinwa.  The shindig was held in grand style as …

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Just In: INEC Announces Dates for 2023 Elections

The 2023 presidential election will hold on February 18, 2023, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed. Chairman of the Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Thursday. In his goodwill message at the inauguration of the special adhoc committee on the review of the 1999 constitution, the INEC Chairman told members of the House of Representatives they …

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ALAGBADO FATAL ACCIDENT CAUSED BY ENDSARS FEMALE DRIVER -LAGOS CP

Dedeigbo Ayodeji The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Mrs Nike Lawal, ‘f’, of No. 30, Anjorin Street, Aminkanle, Lagos State, one of the endsars protesters, for driving recklessly and killing 2 innocent Nigerians at Ikola Road, Alagbado area of Lagos, on Wednesday, 14th October, 2020. Mrs Nike Lawal, was the driver of Toyota 4Runner SUV with REG. NO. …

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Our BRT Bus Didn’t Convey Hoodlums That Attacked Protesters -Primero

Dedeigbo Ayodeji The management of Primero Transport Services Limited, a leading transportation and allied services provider and operator of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos State has said that the bus that conveyed hoodlums who attacked protesters in Alausa, Ikeja today doesn’t belong to the company. Primero is one of the four firms that operate BRT buses in Lagos, …

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