Justice Sherifat Sonaike of the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere on Tuesday extended an earlier order restricting protesters in Lagos to the Freedom and Peace Parks in the Ojota …
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Sri Lanka suspends e-visa system, implements new rules
Tourists planning to visit Sri Lanka will now need to apply for a visa on arrival following the temporary suspension of the electronic visa system (e-Visa). This change, effective from …
Read More »Katsina relaxes curfew in Dutsinma
The Katsina State Government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on the university town of Dutsinma in Dutsinma Local Government Area. The Director of Press to the Secretary to the …
Read More »Dangote industries downgraded by Fitch Ratings
International rating agency Fitch Ratings has downgraded Dangote Industries Limited’s national Rating to ‘B+(nga) and placed the ratings on Rating Watch Negative. This is coming from a National Long-Term Rating …
Read More »Two escape death as bus crashes into truck in Lagos
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that two persons escaped death on Tuesday when a commercial bus rammed into a slow-moving articulated vehicle. LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi …
Read More »#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Curfew imposed to protect innocent Nigerians – Bauchi Gov
Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed has expressed his displeasure over violence that erupted during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in Azare, the headquarters of Katagum local government area of the state. …
Read More »UK deploys 6,000 officers to quell riots
The UK government said on Tuesday that 6,000 specialist police officers were ready to deal with far-right rioting that broke out following the murder of three children, triggering a week …
Read More »Lagos, Kaduna protest grounds deserted on day six
With six days into the planned 10-day-long hunger protest across the country, protesters have shunned some parts of Lagos and Kaduna states. The protests, under the tag, #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria, have witnessed …
Read More »#EndBadGovernance: Bauchi gov backs peaceful protests, admits Nigerians are hungry
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, acknowledged a disconnect between the people and the government, recognizing the excruciating hunger and displeasure of Nigerians against bad governance. The Governor, while noting …
Read More »Police foil robbery attempt, arrest suspect with N4.9m in Kano
The Kano State Police Command said on Tuesday said it has arrested a notorious armed robber and recovered two AK-47 rifles with 47 rounds of live ammunition. Also recovered from …
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