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#EndSARS protesters widen demands: It’s now #7for7

Posted by admin Headlines, National Politics Sunday, October 18th, 2020

The Nigerian youths on the streets since last week calling for reforms of the police with #EndSARS campaign, have now expanded their 5-point demand to seven points. The struggle is no longer about just scrapping SARS, they are now agitating for an overhaul of the dysfunctional governance that has killed their dreams and made Nigeria […]

FG set to establish Federal College of Forestry in Borno

Posted by admin Borno, Education, Headlines Friday, October 16th, 2020

The Federal Government on Friday said it has approved a temporary site for the establishment of a Federal College of Forestry in Jere Local Government Area of Borno state. The Minister of Environment, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, said this after a meeting with Governor Babagana Zulum, at the Government House in Maiduguri. Abubakar said that details […]

Renowned poet, J.P. Clark buried in Delta

Posted by admin Headlines Friday, October 16th, 2020

The remains of the renowned Nigerian poet and playwright, Prof. John Pepper Clark, popularly known as J.P. Clark have been laid to rest in his country home in Kiagbodo town, Delta State. The emeritus professor of literature was buried on Thursday night after a brief lying in state for few family members. Clark was buried […]

Wike, the Emperor! Wike, the Kim Jong-Un

Posted by admin Governors, Headlines, Lagos, Nigerian Police, Rivers, State News Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

Wike, the Emperor! Wike, the Kim Jong-Un – By NewNigerianPolitics (NNP) (Editorial) Wike’s recent actions of banning all #Endsarsnow protests and his personal involvement in the demolition of two hotels whose owners allegedly violated his lockdown orders, remind one of the ruthless Roman Emperors who terrorized their subjects to obtain absolute loyalty. Be it Emperor Augustus, […]

#EndSARS: Genevieve Nnaji blasts Rivers State Governor, Wike

Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Governors, Headlines, Nigerian Police, Nollywood (Film Industry), Rivers, State News Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

Juliet Ebirim Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji has lashed out at Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, for barring residents from staging an #EndSARS protest in the state. The state government last night released a statement barring residents from engaging in any peaceful protest. According to the statement, anyone who participates in any protest will be […]

Friendly: Iheanacho scores, loses penalty as Tunisia hold Eagles in Austria

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

‘Tana Aiyejina The Super Eagles were held 1-1 in an international friendly played at the Austrian city of St. Veit an der Glan on Tuesday. With the result, the Super Eagles drew one and lost one of their two friendlies in Austria, after the 1-0 loss to Algeria in Klagenfurt on Friday. Striker Iheanacho received […]

Video: In spite of Gov. Wike’s ban on #Endsarsnow protests, youths take to the streets in Port-Harcourt

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police, Rivers, State News Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

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Breaking news: Renowned poet JP Clark is dead

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

Renowned poet and Emeritus Professor of Literature, John Pepper Clark, has died. The professor’s death was announced in a statement signed by Prof. C. C. Clark for the family and Ilaye Clark, for the children. He died on Tuesday. “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce that Emeritus Professor of […]

Gov. Wike oversteps his authority, violates citizens constitutional right to peaceful protests by banning all #Endsars protests

Posted by admin Governors, Headlines, Nigerian Police, Rivers, State News Monday, October 12th, 2020

Governor Nyesom Wike has banned all forms of protests in Rivers State. The governor specifically said all proposed protests by #EndSARS campaigners have been prohibited. Wike’s directive was contained in a statement on Monday night by his Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim. He explained that there was no need for any form of […]