Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday, October 16, issued a heartfelt apology to #EndSARS protesters and Nigerians regarding the apparent silence of the Federal Government towards addressing the demands of the youths. Osinbajo made this appeal via a series of tweets on his Twitter handle. “Dear Nigerians, I know that many of youContinue Reading
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has directed the re-opening of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the State from 30th October 2020. This follows the engagement with all stakeholders and setting up of mechanisms for observing COVID-19 protocols in all schools in the State. By thisContinue Reading
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
Nigerian very own remarkable leading Entertainment & News Blog, 4wardwego, teamed up with some of the top trending artistes in town, Freezlinks, Lypsi, Zzajoker, Dapper Jay, and Spak Armani, to thrill the music airwaves with a brand new super amazing sound tagged “Gaba” (forward) a hit by Craziebless. Update yourContinue 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