American Music star Rihanna has taken to her Twitter handle to tweet with the hashtag #ENDSARS in solidarity to the Nigeria youths protest. Following the 24-hour curfew declared by governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in Lagos State to stop criminals who hid under the #EndSARS protests to unleash mayhem on innocent citizens, there have been report of shooting around Lekki Toll Plaza. Meanwhile the military has denied involvement in the shooting that has reportedly claimed some lives of innocent young Nigerians. In […]
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The widely adjudged peaceful protest embarked upon by Nigeria youths has now turned bloody following the deployment of the troops to major cities. Recall the protest that started barely a week ago was adjudged a peaceful one by President Muhammadu Buhari. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo also commended the youths for their peaceful conduct during the protest. However, following the 24-hour curfew declared by governor Babajide on Lagos State to stop criminals who hid under the #EndSARS protests to unleash mayhem […]
Following an earlier reported burning of a police station in Orile axis of Lagos state, another command have been set ablazed by suspected hoodlums. The station located at Ojo road, Ajegunle in Apapa has gone up in flames in just a few hours after the Orile report. @Oye440: Orile iganmu police station is on fire right now…stay safe guys Some hoodlums on Tuesday attacked and razed the Layeni police station. The incident is said to be connected to the ongoing […]
The ongoing #EndSARS protest in Lagos has been greeted by a misfortune following a drastic and stern decision by the Lagos State police command on Tuesday In a statement by the Lagos State police command, it warned against any form of protest or gathering. The police cited violent attacks on officers, men, formations and innocent Nigerians at different parts of the metropolis. Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Tuesday, also referred to the 24 hours curfew imposed by the […]
The Nigerian government has announced that it has banned every form of street protest in guise of ENDSARS. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Muhammad Musa Bello made this known in Abuja. Bello’s announcement was made at a security meeting which had in attendance, the Permanent Secretary, FCTA, Mr Olusade Adesola, heads of various security agencies and military formations in the FCT, senior members of staff of the FCTA, representatives of religious and traditional institutions as well as […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has lost 1-0 to Algeria in an international friendly match played on Friday in Austria. The encounter against Algeria was the first game the Super Eagles were playing this year, following the entire football calendar disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gernot Rohr despite withdrawals and injuries named a fairly strong side to face the Desert Foxes. However, it was the African champions who took an early lead through Ramy Bensebaini who pounced on a rebound […]
President Trump called on the House and Senate to send him stand-alone stimulus bills to help the airline industry, small businesses as well as legislation for another $1200 stimulus check. He made this statement in tweet via his official Twitter handle. The tweet reads; The House & Senate should IMMEDIATELY Approve 25 Billion Dollars for Airline Payroll Support, & 135 Billion Dollars for Paycheck Protection Program for Small Business. Both of these will be fully paid for with unused funds […]
Chelsea have again lost their first legged game against a hungry Liverpool team in the second game of the 2020/2021 Premier League season. The 2- 0 win for Liverpool means Chelsea have lost four consecutive matches against a Liverpool side in the Premier League matches. The first half ended in a stalemate, but the second half was eventful from the beautiful build up to Saido Mane’s Liverpool first goal. It was, though, Liverpool’s determination and ferocity – summed up by […]
Ahead of today’s election in Edo State, an unidentified old woman has openly dare former governor Adams Oshiomhole to bury his head in shame. It’s a fact today that former governor Oshiomhole has favoured the former People’s Democratic Party’s aspirant over his estranged godson, Godwin Obaseki the incumbent. Going by recent happenings in the state, the people are in frenzy and somewhat have doubt in the system. The outcome of the election would surely tell. The unidentified old woman in […]
A video has emerged on social media, showing a 16-month old baby displaying her swimming skills just like former American Olympian Michael Phelps The viral video has had over 400k views has the time of filing this report. The baby though appears to have been learning how to swim for a while now. However, the courage and guts to do it is incredibly fascinating. Her skills reminds of the popular Phelps. He remains the most successful and most decorated Olympian […]
A school teacher at Barack Obama Elementary School in Atlanta identified as Johnathon Hines has emerged Georgia’s Pre-K Teacher of the Year. He is the first Black man to receive the award, and hopes to continue inspiring his young students! “Now I have the opportunity to inspire other males in early childhood. And that’s definitely one of my biggest goals,” Hines told 11 Alive. “I know how hard it is to be a teacher. The love and passion that you […]
Chadwick Boseman, star of “Black Panther,” has lost the fight against cancer, he was announced to have died in his home on Friday after a four year battle with colon cancer, his rep confirmed. He was 43 year-old. Before being cast as the Marvel Studios superhero, Boseman’s career first exploded with his portrayals of Black American icons Jackie Robinson (in 2013’s “42”) and James Brown (in 2014’s “Get on Up”). “It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing […]
Barcelona suffer one of the heaviest defeats in their history, 8-2 against a firebrand performance from Bayern Munich, who will face either Manchester City or Lyon in the Champions League semi-finals on August 19. In an incredible Champions League encounter, Bayern Munich decimated an insipid Barcelona to reach the semi-finals. This is the heaviest defeat for Barcelona since 1994. The tone was set early on as Thomas Muller – making his 113th Champions League appearance – scored inside four minutes, […]
The Democrats presidential hopeful Joe Biden had on Tuesday picked Sen. Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) as his running mate, a historic decision that elevates the first Black woman and first Asian American woman to run for vice president on a major-party ticket at a moment when the country is grappling with its racial past and future. Biden’s announcement, made in a text and tweet, aligns him with a former presidential rival whose most electric campaign performance came when she criticized his record on school […]
Fulham have gained promotion into the Premier League ahead of the 2020/2021 season. In an interesting encounter with Brentford, Fulham are the more experienced side of the two. The first-half of the game never had magical spark. The return of the second-half see either side pressing for victory with both sides creating incredible display. Brentford proceeded to attack with everything they had, desperate to return to England’s top flight for the first time since 1947. In the 70th minute that […]
Gabon star, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ‘s double dashed Chelsea hope of lifting the FA Cup trophy. The match started of with a medicum of hope for bright Chelsea side as the Blues talisman Christian Pulisic created some magical move before opening the scoring in the fifth minute of the game. The Gunners no doubt trailed after Christian Pulisic opened the scoring, scything through Arsenal’s midfield and defence with an incisive move. However, Arsenal captain Aubameyang was on hand to equalise just […]
