The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has sanctioned African Independent Televison (AIT), Channels TV and Arise TV over what it described as their roles in escalation of violence across the nation. The stations were accused of airing unverified images of the alleged shooting and were fined between Two Million Naira and Three Million Naira each ($5,000 to $7,500) The protest, which …

It is painful that what started as a peaceful protest has been hijacked and turned into complete Anarchy, in total disrespect to those that lost their lives during the Peaceful protest. This is def not the way to honour those that lost their lives while protesting peacefully. What is there to gain from burning and looting private businesses that provide …

•Ministers, Southwest Governors: We Stand With Sanwo-Olu •Akeredolu To Igbo: Disregard Threat Of Violence By Adeyinka Grandson Shock! This was the expression on the faces of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) members from Southwest and Governors as they toured the public assets and private properties destroyed in Wednesday’s coordinated arson in Lagos State. The Governors and the Ministers were in …

Angry youths on Sunday morning, broke into the residence of Former Speaker of the House of Representatives , Hon. Yakubu Dogara in Lamingo, Jos, Plateau State. Items looted include tricycles, grinding machines, bikes water pumps sewing machine and other items

Normalcy has returned to the Mokola Roundabout area of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State after an early morning riot broke out in the area. The cause or events that led to the riot can not be ascertained as at press time but reports gathered that the quick intervention of men of the Oyo State internal security outfit, ‘Operation Burst’ …

Late Saturday night, Governor Nasir El-Rufai imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna State. In the press release, it was stated that “This measure is taken to help safeguard our communities, protect lives and property and contain criminal elements who are looting public and private assets.” The government had earlier on Saturday evening announced a 24-hour curfew in Chikun and Kaduna …

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered the immediate mobilization of all police operational assets and resources to bring an end to the wanton violence, killings, looting and destruction of public and private property, and reclaim the public space from criminal elements masquerading as protesters in some parts of the country. The IGP gave the order …

Hoodlums in Inadan have attacked SenatorTeslim Folarin’s house in the Oluyole Estate area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The hoodlums could be seen bringing out brand new motorcycles, generators, air-conditioning units and other items. More details shortly