The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Plateau said it would deploy 6000 ad-hoc staff for the conduct of the Plateau South Senatorial by-election slated for Oct. 31st. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Malam Halilu Pai, disclosed this on Wednesday in Jos while briefing newsmen after anContinue Reading
Talented Ghanaian artist “Sharkels” comes through with a new song tagged “Makuma” ft Kesse Baby. Sharkels is a Rapper from Akropong Akuapem in Eastern Region. He has 4 Hit songs such as: Life ft Hollick one , Tonga Ft Fabulous, Go Down ft Opal and Oseadeeyo ft Hollick Wan whichContinue Reading
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the introduction of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team as part of reforms of the Nigeria Police. 1st News reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Mohammmed Adamu, had announced the formation of SWAT to replace the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS).Continue Reading
Jack Dorsey, the co-founder, and CEO of Twitter on Wednesday, October 14, endorsed the #EndSARS movement championed by young Nigerians calling for the reform of the police force. 1st News gathered that Jack Dorsey threw his support behind the agitations; via the #EndSARS hashtag late in the evening on Thursday, October 14,Continue Reading
The agitations over the excesses of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and reform of the Nigerian Police which has culminated in protests and marches in various parts of the country under the #EndSARS movement may not be over yet. 1st News can report that Nigeria may witness a continuation of the #EndSARS protests;Continue Reading
The Special Taskforce codenamed Operation Safe Haven has said it will partner with critical stakeholders in information management to fight crime in the society. Commander of Operation Safe Haven, Maj. General C. C. Okonkwo made the disclosure at the Headquarters of theSecurity Outfit in a parley with Officials and MembersContinue Reading
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Sunday, October 11, vowed that the Federal Government will not railroad its members into enrolling in the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS). This stance from ASUU was a sequel to an earlier mandate issued by the FG which seeks toContinue Reading
The daughters of President Muhammadu Buhari and the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday, October 10, lent their support to the #EndPoliceBrutality protest which seeks to stop police harassment, brutality and extrajudicial killings. 4wardwego gathered that Zahra Buhari posted an image of clenched fists on her Instagram status with the words, #EndPoliceBrutality. In the same vein, the Vice-President’s daughter, KikiContinue Reading
A Nigerian man who identifies as a police officer has published a video on social media where he was seen threatening to murder protesters. He didn’t specify his location; however, the police officer revealed that he is prepared to terminate at least 29 citizens; adding that he has 30 bulletsContinue Reading
A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday, October 10, issued the verdict of a death sentence by hanging to the serial killer, Gracious David-West. Mr David-West was charged for the murder of several young ladies in different hotels around Rivers State. The court convicted the killer based on piecesContinue Reading