Author: Vreporters
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29-year-old Ex-convict Bags 28 Years Imprisonment For Impersonating UNILORIN DSA
Kwara State High Court in Ilorin, the state capital on Monday sentenced a 29-year-old ex-convict, Joshua Oluwatobi, to twenty eight years Imprisonment for impersonating the Dean of Student Affairs, University of Ilorin, and others to defraud unsuspecting students seeking to pay school fees and hostel accommodation. Recall that, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had…
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Updated: Lagos Govt Releases White Paper on #EndSARS Panel Report, Accepts 11 Out of 32 Recommendations
The Lagos State Government has released its White Paper on the report by the EndSARS panel that probed the Lekki toll gate incident of October 20, 2020. The governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on behalf of the state rejected the panel’s report that nine persons were killed at the toll gate when soldiers stormed the protest…
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Release Sunday Igboho or Face Serious Economic Embargo, Nigerian-American Warns Beninese Government
By Vanguard A Nigerian-American and human rights promoter, Toyin Dawodu has given the government of Benin Republic seven days to unconditionally release secessionist campaigner, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho or face serious economic embargo “it may never recover from in a long time.” Dawodu who stated this in a zoom press conference from…
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UNIBEN Honours Overall Best Graduating Student With N250,000
The management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has honoured the overall best student of the institution, Henry Ogorchukwu Abanum, with the “Osasere Osifo Prize for Academic Excellence” award at the just concluded 46th and 47th combined convocation ceremony of the institution. The Academic Excellence Prize is an initiative of a former President of the…
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Lagos Peace Walk:Falz, Mr Macaroni Reject Invitation
Hours after the report of invitation of some #EndSARS activists by Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, broken online, the duo of popular musician, cum activist, Folarin Falana (Falz) and comedian Debo Adebayo (Mr Marcaroni) have rejected the invitation of Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to a peace walk for “the healing of Lagos”. The duo,…
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Hijab: MSSN Issues Stern Warning To OAUTHC Management
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has warned some Principal officers of the school of Nursing and Midwifery in Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, OAUTHC, to desist from harassing female Muslim students of the school over the use of hijab. A statement by the Amir, Abdul Jeleel A. Arikewuyo, Secretary, Abdul Wakeel O.…
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Sanwo-olu Breaks Silence On Leaked #EndSARS Report, Invites Falz, Mr Macaroni, Other Activists For Peace Walk
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has regretted that the report of the Lagos State judicial panel of inquiry into police brutality and the Lekki tollgate shooting of October 20, 2020, has generated mixed reactions across in some parts of the country. Sanwo-Olu also regrets that a leaked and unauthorized copy of the report has…
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Court Awards N10 Million Damages Against Kano Govt, DSS, IGP For Banishing Ex-Kano Emir, Sanusi
Federal High Court in Abuja has awarded N10 million damages against the Kano State Government, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the SSS, for violating the fundamental human rights of the ex-Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and his banishment from Kano and forceful relocation to Awe in Nasarawa State. Justice Anwuli Chikere, in…
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Singer Davido Gives Update On Disbursement of N250 Million Donation, Says Only Govt Approved Orphanage Homes Eligible (Apply Here)
Popstar musician, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has given an update on the disbursement of the N250 million orphanage support funds, announcing that registration for the distribution of the fund has commenced. He had assured his fans and concerned citizens that he would ensure the fund gets to those who truly need it and…
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Lionel Messi Wins 2021 Ballon d’Or (Photos +Videos)
Globally revered Argentine footballer, Lionel Messi, has again won the 2021 Ballon d’Or — the award for the best soccer player on the planet within a particular year. Messi defeated closest rival, Robert Lewandoski to win the prize for a record seventh time. The former Barcelona superstar, who moved to Paris Saint Germain earlier this…