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#EndSARS: No Security Officer Punished For Killing, Others One Year After Brutal Crackdown —Amnesty International

20Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria, Youths

#EndSARS: No Security Officer Punished For Killing, Others One Year After Brutal Crackdown —Amnesty International

A non-governmental organisation, Amnesty International has alleged that the #EndSARS Judicial Panel of Inquiry dashed hopes of victims rather than providing restitution to them. On October 19, 2020, the Lagos state government set up a nine-man Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate cases of brutality and human rights violations perpetrated by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and the dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The panels, which were also established in other states of the country were mainly set up as a response to one of the demands of youth during the #EndSARS protests. A statement issued by the organisation explained that despite promises of reform, police impunity continues. It stated partly, “One year after peaceful #EndSARS protests ended in a bru...

Osimhen’s Scores to Secure Napoli’s Eight Straight Serie A Win

18Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Osimhen’s Scores to Secure Napoli’s Eight Straight Serie A Win

A late Victor Osimhen’s towering header sealed a hard-fought 1-0 for Napoli which saw them record their eight consecutive win in the Serie A this season. Napoli are now the only team in Europe’s top five leagues with a 100 percent record and reclaims the first position from AC Milan as they have 24 points. Also in action in the encounter was Osimhen’s Super Eagles teammate Ola Aina who played for 90 minutes. It was Osimhen’s fifth goal in seven appearances so far in the Italian elite division this season. Osimhen now has eight goals in nine games in all competitions for Napoli. With nine minutes left in the game, Osimhen emerged the hero for Luciano Spalletti’s dominant side. See Also: Victor Osimhen Voted Serie A September Player Of The Month Kalidou Koulibaly’s b...

Lagos Governor Plans To Distract Youths From #EndSARS Anniversary With ‘Concerts’ – Nigerian Rapper, Falz

16Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Music, News, Nigeria, Youths

Lagos Governor Plans To Distract Youths From #EndSARS Anniversary With ‘Concerts’ – Nigerian Rapper, Falz

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is plotting to organise concerts with celebrities to distract youths from participating in the EndSARS remembrance event. Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, made the allegations in a social media post on Friday. Popular Instagram comedian, Debo Adedayo, also known as Mr. Macaroni, had earlier taken a swipe at celebrities for accepting Sanwo-Olu’s invitation to perform at a concert meant to hold days before the Lekki shooting anniversary. Macaroni, who rebuked celebrities for refusing to speak up against the government’s move to quell planned #EndSARS memorial events, charged them to rethink their association with the government. Falz alleged that the Lagos State governor planned to use the concert as a distrac...

Lagos Police Warn Against Planned #EndSARS Memorial Protest, Threaten “Wrath Of The Law”

11Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Youths

Lagos Police Warn Against Planned #EndSARS Memorial Protest, Threaten “Wrath Of The Law”

The Lagos State commissioner of police, Hakeem Odumosu, has warned residents of the state to desist from participating in any form of protest planned in commemoration of the #EndSARS protest. The police boss promised that his officers would resist any of such protests. This is contained in a statement released on Monday by Adekunle Ajisebutu, the Lagos police spokesperson. The statement reads: “Credible intelligence at the disposal of the Command has revealed clandestine plans by some youths, individuals or groups to embark on protest today in commemoration of the first anniversary of EndSARS. “Lagosians and indeed Nigerians cannot afford to relive the distasteful experience of last year protest which caused pain, anguish, needless loss of lives and wanton destruction of public...

10Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Super Eagles Beat CAR 2-0

The Super Eagles of Nigeria made good their promise to bounce back from a shocking 1-0 loss to the Central African Republic, CAR by beating the Wild Beasts 2-0 on Sunday in Douala, Cameroon in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. Goals from Leon Balogun and Victor Osimhen ensured that they remained in pole position to win the group and qualify for the second round with only two games remaining. See Also: NFF Backs Super Eagles To Beat Central African Republic In Douala Nigeria started the game with intent and before long had the opponent pinned to their own half of the pitch, a clear statement of seeking revenge over the reverse fixture last Thursday. Source: Vanguard

Osimhen Scores As Napoli Beat Cagliari To Top Serie A

27Sep

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Osimhen Scores As Napoli Beat Cagliari To Top Serie A

Victor Osimhen scored again as Napoli climbed to the top of Serie A table, he was a torn to the Cagliari defence, as he also won a penalty for his side. After his brace against Sampdoria on Thursday, Osimhen got Luciano Spalletti’s side off to a flying start at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona with his 11th-minute opener courtesy of Piotr Zielinski’s assist. See Also: Victor Osimhen Scores As Napoli Defeat Udinese 4 – 0 Osimhen was involved again when a low-key match was settled in the 57th minute, the in-form Nigeria attacker being cleaned out by Diego Godin and Insigne lashing home the subsequent penalty to ensure a simple win. The Nigeria international has now scored at least a goal in his last four matches for Napoli across all competitions. Source: Kikiotolunews

Anthony Joshua Taken To Hospital With a Suspected Broken Eye Socket

26Sep

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Anthony Joshua Taken To Hospital With a Suspected Broken Eye Socket

Anthony Joshua was taken to hospital with a suspected broken eye socket after his battering by Oleksandr Usyk. And promoter Eddie Hearn revealed the deposed heavyweight champ could not see out of it after the ninth round of his heavy points defeat. Joahua failed to make use of his 18lb weight advantage over former cruiserweight king Usyk, who landed a barrage of heavy southpaw shots throughout the bout at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. By the 10th round of a thrilling contest, AJ had a visible black and swollen eye as Usyk took control of the bout. The Ukrainian finished with a flourish in the final rounds to put the result beyond doubt and seal a unanimous 117-112, 116-112 and 115-113 verdict was announced at White Hart Lane. Joshua was promptly escorted from the ring and t...

FBI Arrests 35 Nigerians In Scams Worth $117 Million

25Sep

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Crime, News, Nigeria, Youths

FBI Arrests 35 Nigerians In Scams Worth $117 Million

Federal investigators with the Department of Justice say 35 people in North Texas are accused of conducting romance schemes to defraud and steal money from older adult Americans. Officials with the U.S. Attorney's Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas and the FBI announced a multi-year investigation into a wide-ranging criminal enterprise operating out of North Texas. Investigators announced indictments for criminal charges against 35 people accused of wire fraud and money laundering as part of a very sophisticated scheme that stole more than $17 million from more than 100 people nationwide. According to court documents, these defendants allegedly preyed on older victims, many of whom were widowed or divorced. They assumed fake names and trolled dating sites like Match.com, Chis...

N-Power Extends Batch C Physical Verification Till 30th September

25Sep

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Youths

N-Power Extends Batch C Physical Verification Till 30th September

The N-Power scheme has just released a new update on the physical verification exercise for Batch C applicants. The exercise has now been extended till the 30th of September, 2021. See Also: Training Of Exited N Power Volunteers Begins October – FG The scheme was designed by the federal government to reduce unemployment among youths in the country. Source: Npower Facebook

Training Of Exited N Power Volunteers Begins October – FG

23Sep

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Employment, News, Nigeria

Training Of Exited N Power Volunteers Begins October – FG

The Federal government has disclosed its plan to commence training for the exited batches A and B of the NPower scheme. The Federal Government also said out of 500,000 exited volunteers, 390,000 of them have been successfully accommodated in the NEXIT. NEXIT is an exit package for all the beneficiaries of the N Power in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to enable them to benefit from the CBN empowerment options. According to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, the training would commence next month. She disclosed these on Wednesday while speaking at the Chatham House on social development and humanitarian challenges facing Nigeria, and the government’s responses to the ongoing humanitarian and food cr...