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Breaking: Prison break in Benin and inmates have been set free by hoodlums

Posted: October 20, 2020 at 11:04 am   /   NEWS

Hoodlums have stormed a prison facility along Benin-Sapele road, sent the wardens scampering and setting the captives free. The prison break in Benin arrives amid nationwide protests against police brutality and extortion under the #EndSARS banner and hashtag. The protests and street occupations began on October 8, 2020. The Lagos-Benin expressway has been closed to […]

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Strike: FG to release N30bn to resolve ASUU allowances issue

Posted: October 16, 2020 at 12:37 pm   /   NEWS

The Federal Government has agreed to release N30 billion as part payment of the Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment said this at the end of a meeting between the Federal Government and ASUU on Friday in Abuja. “The Accountant General of the […]

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Stripe acquires Nigeria’s Paystack for $200M+ to expand into the African continent

Posted: October 16, 2020 at 6:40 am   /   Featured, NEWS

When Stripe  announced earlier this year that it had picked up another $600 million in funding, it said one big reason for the funding was to expand its API-based payments services into more geographies. Today the company is coming good on that plan in the form of some M&A. Stripe is acquiring Paystack, a startup out of Lagos, Nigeria that, […]

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Six things to know about new Police Unit ‘SWAT’

Posted: October 13, 2020 at 11:26 pm   /   NEWS

The Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu has created a new unit known as Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team which will fill the gaps arising from the dissolution of the defunct SARS. Last Sunday, he disbanded the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) due to alleged extra-judicial killings, wanton arrests and dispossession of property through physical […]

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Disbanded SARS now SWAT

Posted: October 13, 2020 at 10:54 pm   /   NEWS

The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has set up a new Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team to fill the gaps created by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) dissolution. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said prospective members of […]

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The Plight of The Nigerian Police

Posted: October 13, 2020 at 5:20 pm   /   Featured

These Police personnel are Nigerians who are also suffering from the harsh condition of a failed system. In the wake of the ongoing #EndSARS protests orchestrated by the abuse of power and derailment from it’s primary rules of engagement as this and many more were the root causes of the now disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad […]

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Buhari’s speech today: Nigeria president says SARS disbandment ‘first step’ to Nigeria police reforms

Posted: October 12, 2020 at 2:56 pm   /   NEWS

Nigeria president Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the continued protests across the country to police brutality and the end of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). President Buhari declared on Monday in Abuja that disbanding of SARS is the first step to extensive police reforms by his administration. Buhari who spoke at the launch of the […]

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NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers beat Miami Heat with LeBron James MVP

Posted: October 12, 2020 at 9:02 am   /   Featured

The Los Angeles Lakers ended a decade-long wait for a 17th NBA title as they beat the Miami Heat 106-93 to seal a 4-2 series victory. The Finals’ most valuable player (MVP) LeBron James posted a triple double – scoring 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists – with both Anthony Davis and Rajon Rondo […]

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Eifel Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton equals Michael Schumacher record with 91st win

Posted: October 12, 2020 at 8:31 am   /   Featured

Lewis Hamilton equalled the all-time record for career Formula 1 victories by winning the Eifel Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver’s win was the 91st of his career and he will surely break Michael Schumacher’s record soon.   Hamilton extended his championship lead over team-mate Valtteri Bottas to 69 points after the Finn retired. Behind Max […]

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Aisha Yesufu, the hijab-wearing revolutionary

Posted: October 11, 2020 at 11:11 pm   /   Featured

Women like Aisha Yesufu are like comets; they come once in a generation bearing the torch of truth, courage and resilience. They are lodestars, shining light on the path to a new world where humankind can thrive without chains and shackles. They are definers of the age; excellent species of their kind. Aisha bestrides the […]

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