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According to the traditional leader of the community, herdsmen have been attacking and killing members of the community since 2006. On Sunday, February 14, 2021, as the rest of the world celebrated Valentine’s Day, Nigerians living in Asa, a settlement in the Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, had a close shave with death as gun-wielding herdsmen invaded their community. Asa is an agrarian community in the Yewa region of Ogun state. It is one of the many villages that share boundaries with the Republic of Benin in the local government. While its proximity to the francophone country through one of the porous borders is less than five kilometres, its distance to Ilaro, the adjudged capital of Yewaland is about 40 kilometres. Apart from the fact that a few people in the community own motorbikes, which some of them use for commercial purposes, there is little or no sign of modernism in Asa, Ibeku, Agbon-Ojodu, Iselu and other surrounding communities. Some of these communi...

Moghalu says Nigerian leaders are holding the country back by refusing to think. A former presidential candidate, Kingsley Moghalu, believes Nigeria's lack of progress is due to the incapacity of its leaders to think and innovate. The former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in a tweet posted early on Friday, April 30, 2021 said the country is run by mentally and intellectually lazy people. He said they refuse to think and are afraid of anyone who does, implying that they're holding Nigeria back as a result. "But check everywhere in the world making progress. Ideas rule. "As I've said in the past, if you cannot conceptualize it, you cannot implement it," he posted. twitter.com Incumbent president, Muhammadu Buhari , a former military dictator, has been dogged with doubts over his educational qualifications, and had his policies panned as backward. These policies have come under constant attacks, especially with Nigeria currently ...

The University of Lagos on Thursday announced June 30 to July 9 as days set aside for activities lined up for its 51st Convocation ceremony (2019). This is contained in a statement by Mrs Nonye Oguama, Principal Assistant Registrar, Corporate Affairs of the institution and issued to newsmen in Lagos. According to the statement, a pre-convocation news conference that will herald activities lined up for the ceremony has been slated for Wednesday, June 30. It said that there would be a rehearsal for hooding ceremonies on July 1 at the School of Post Graduate Studies, various faculties and the Distance Learning Institute (DLI). The statement added that Friday, July 2, had been set aside for the convocation ceremonies, special Jumat Service, while a Thanksgiving Service would hold on July 4. According to the statement, there will be an Opening of Exhibition and Commissioning of projects, that will be preceeded by a convocation lecture on Monday July 5. ”On Tuesday July 6, there will b...

The good Samaritan who returned the dogs to the music star is alleged to have been in on the heist. The suspects behind the dognapping of American singer Lady Gaga's dogs have been arrested. According to PageSix, 5 people were arrested for the robbery . Interestingly, none of the robbers knew the dogs belonged to a celebrity. "Detectives do not believe the suspects were targeting the victim because of the dogs’ owner. However, evidence suggests the suspects knew the great value of the breed of dogs and was the motivation for the robbery," the police revealed. Lady gaga and one of her dogs [PageSix] However, once news of the armed ambush went viral, they tried to cash in on the $500,000 reward offered by the devastated star — by recruiting Jennifer McBride as a good Samaritan who found the two pups that were stolen. James Jackson , Jaylin White and Lafayette Whaley face attempted murder and robbery charges for the armed heist — with Jackson accused of shooting ...

Hilariously he sings that, "Some people are worse than pandemic..." Details/Takeaway: Adekunle Gold vocally replies his haters and detractors on 'It Is What It Is' and claims that he only wants to reply to money-related issues. Hilariously, he sings that, "Some people are worse than pandemic..." Date : April 29, 2021 Song Title : it Is What It Is Artist : Adekunle Gold Genre : Afro-pop Producer : TBD Album : Afro-pop Vol. 2 Video Director : TBD Label: EMI You can play the song below; Adekunle Gold - It Is What It Is (IITWII) (Official Audio) ridoola.blogspot.com

The song is also a soundtrack to Basketmouth 's show, Papa Benji. The record discusses the inability to satisfy human beings regardless of who you are. Details/Takeaway: The record dropped off Basketmouth's critically-acclaimed album, 'Yabasi.' The song is also a soundtrack to Basketmouth 's show, Papa Benji. The record discusses the inability to satisfy human beings regardless of who you are. Date : April 29, 2021 Song Title : World People Artist : Basketmouth featuring Flash and BOJ Genre : Afro-pop Producer : Duktor Sett Album : Yabasi Video Director : Dammy Twitch Label: Byron/ZING/FreeMe You can play the song below; World People [MUSIC VIDEO] Basketmouth Feat Flash & BOJ #Yabasi #PapaBenjiSoundtrack ridoola.blogspot.com

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Hakeem Odumosu, on Thursday said that the Lagos State new law on Anti-Cultism had generally made the state calm and reduced the activities of cultists. Odumosu said this while addressing newsmen at the Police Command, Lagos State Headquarters, Ikeja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed the Bill for the Prohibition of Unlawful Societies and Cultism, 2021 into law on March 15. The commissioner said that most of the hoodlums, cultists and miscreants who were alleged to be terrorising the state had been arrested and prosecuted while many of them were being kept at bay. “This has been made possible by the anti-cultism law which prescribes 25 years’ imprisonment for any cultist as well as punishment for whoever that serves as accessory to any cult member. “The law also prescribes 15 years’ imprisonment for anybody whose property, event centre, recreational centre, bar, vehicle among others is used to...

During the conversation, Burna Boy confirmed that he will release a follow-up to his Grammy-winning album, Twice As Tall. On April 30, 2021, Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy had a conversation with British DJ and host, Zane Lowe on Apple Music Radio. During the conversation, Burna Boy confirmed that he will release a follow-up to his Grammy-winning album, Twice As Tall. He says, " I’m definitely planning to drop my next album this year. Especially, at the same time I dropped the last one. I'm trying to do that as long as I can. " You might remember that... On April 18, 2021, Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy hinted that he would release a new album in August 2021. Via his Twitter handle, a fan asked Burna Boy that, "Are we having an album this year? @burnaboy." twitter.com Burna Boy then replied that, " Same time as last year. No worry." For context, Burna Boy 's Twice As Tall was released on August 12, 2020 an...

Chioma teases fans with stunning photos on her birthday. Davido's estranged fiancee Chioma Avril Rowland has released some stunning photos to mark her 26th birthday. The celebrity chef took to her Instagram page on Friday, April 30, 2021, where she dropped the gorgeous and breathtaking photos. "God is so good... 26 and blessed!! 🥳🎉💕," she captioned the photos. www.instagram.com Interestingly, Davido is yet to send a birthday shoutout to the mother of his son, Ifeanyi...fingers crossed. Recall in 2018 when the music star shut down the Internet after he got her a Porshe car for her 23rd birthday. Happy birthday to Chioma from all of us at Pulse. ridoola.blogspot.com

This time, he crafts his hook like a Fuji artist and addresses detraction, the love-hate relationship fans have with him and governmental inadequacies. Details/Takeaway: This is Burna Boy's first single since his Grammy win for 'Twice As Tall.' In a lot of ways, it sounds like another Burna Boy loosie, 'Money Play' which was released in January 2020. The song sees a boisterous Burna Boy brag about his talent, wealth, status and achievement, and it's all well-deserved. Speaking with Zane Lowe on Apple Music Radio, Burna Boy says, " It's really me talking about how far I've come, I've come a long way. At the same time, just having fun with it. When the song drops, start running around, wherever you go. Just start running around It doesn't need an explanation. "It was just fun. Really, man. We had a retreat beach house slash just paradise place in Ghana where I was working in, and one just came of. That's one of the ones that ju...

Princess says the disgraced actor molested the child for over thirty minutes. Nigerian comedian Princess has narrated how disgraced actor, Baba Ijesha molested her daughter 7 years ago. In a video shared via her Instagram page on Thursday, April 29, 2021, the comedian gave a graphic detail of how her daughter was molested by the actor. "I have been getting hate messages from a lot of people. Now leave me out of the picture, imagine your child or younger sibling...imagine Baba Ijesha licking her from head to toe for 30 minutes," she said. www.instagram.com "Imagine Ijesha pressing her breast, pressing her private parts for 30 minutes. Stop spreading news that you don't know.'' This is coming less than 24 hours after it was reported that there were plans by the Lagos State Police Command to release the alleged child molester. The actor was arrested about a week ago for molesting the child in question. A few days later, Princess revealed that it was h...

'FEM' is built on a sound that Davido has been riding on since he met Peruzzi. Artist : Davido featuring Ckay Song Title : La La Genre : Afro-pop, Amapiano Album: A Better Time Date of release : April 29, 2021 Label: DMW/Sony Producer : TBD Video Director : Dammy Twitch Details/Takeaway : The song was an instant fan-favourite from Davido's sophomore album, A Better Time. This star-studded video features DMW -affiliates Mayorkun, Idowest, Zlatan, Asa Asika, Peruzzi and more. The love story plays out as a situation of starstruck fan, whom Davido's character is attracted to. If that's not Alvaro Morata 's story, I don't know what is. Davido is the captain of '30 BG' while Ckay is the captain of 'Boyfriend FC,' which includes Joeboy, Oxlade and more. We move. It becomes Davido's first video since 'The Best' featuring Mayorkun. You can watch the video below; Davido - La La (Official Video) ft. Ckay ridoola.blogs...

The television producer called for more professionals in the film and television industry. Feemo founder, James Omokwe has urged people in Nollywood to improve their crafts as the industry could use more trained professionals. The filmmaker shared his views in a post recently shared on Twitter. "Now I know that we need a lot of training in the film and TV field. We need more 'trained' Head writers, show runners, Producers, writers, Production designers.....the list is long," Omokwe tweeted. ALSO READ: Netflix yanks new Elvis Chucks produced movie 'Slay' over copyright infringement "If you learnt any of these things on your own, great but you need to sharpen your skills with some training. Pay for an online course or find those that already are experts in that field, Understudy then get some experience." Omokwe's latest production, 'Riona', an epic television series, has received critical acclaim since its debut in 2020. The filmma...

The debut album from Jimoh Olayinka better known as Nappy displays the Nigerian artist’s talents for lyricism, versatility and will surely cement his style in Hip hop, Trap, Alternative and Afro music as well as pave the way for the varied expressions of his musical ideas and artistic craft. “Life & style is a vibrant, Urban eccentric album with catchy lyrics and vibes that entails the struggle, lifestyle and culture of the youths especially in Nigeria” says Nappy. Life N Style is a manifestation of Nappy ’s strength and confidence as a Vibe machine The album features just one guest Artist “ Zanzi ” who is a fellow label mate. Nappy releases debut album titled 'Life N Style' “The inspiration behind the album is a personal one, You only get one Debut album, this is my first canvas and I ensured I painted vividly with the intention of leaving a lasting impression on listeners with a sound that cuts across borders” says Nappy. Nappy releases debut album titled 'Li...

Ogbodo says her friends encouraged her to date a younger person since all her previous relationships had failed. Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has debunked rumours that the father of her unborn baby is a teenager. The movie star made this known via her Instagram page on Thursday, April 29, 2021. According to the actress, she had dated men who were a lot older than her in the past but they left her heartbroken and lowered her self-esteem. Uche Ogbodo [Instagram/UcheOgbodo] "I am pregnant by a man who is a complete man, who is above 25 and then you call him a small boy..you insult me and say that I am older than him, how can I be dating a teenager?" she said. "Listen, that guy has made me happy and I have no apologies for it. He has made me happy. All the while I was with him, I never cried, like cry, but I know that I have been in relationships with older men, men who are older by 20 years." www.instagram.com "I have dated a guy who is older than me...

Ngige says the national bureau of statistics data doesn't conform with global standard. Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has cast doubts on the authenticity, methodology and modalities used to retrieve the data churned quarterly by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). NBS' data on the nation's economy, inflation and unemployment have been grim and unflattering for the federal government, which depends on these data for national planning and budgetary allocation. In March, the NBS declared that 23 million Nigerians are now unemployed ; and that Nigeria's unemployment rate now stands at a worrying 33 percent. All of which has left Ngige fuming, especially because the data continues to indict the ministry he oversees. Ngige has now quoted the World Bank as saying the NBS data may be wrong and that the agency's methodology isn't at par with global best practices. "The federal government and the World Bank will hold a virtual meeting tod...

The adaptation features a new interpretation of the original 'FELA!' script. A new audio adaptation of Broadway musical 'FELA!' titled 'Fela Ten Twenty' is set to premiere on Clubhouse on Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16, 2021. The audio adaptation written and directed by Funa Maduka is set to deliver "an exciting new interpretation of Bill T. Jones' and Jim Lewis' original 'Fela!' script, framing the #Endsars movement in the context of Fela Kuti's legacy," an official press statement reads. “Fela’s music, the foundation for Afrobeat, demanded global engagement with African political thought. In the aftermath of the October 2020 #EndSars protests against police brutality, his message still achingly resounds. This production is a love letter to those fighting for a better Nigeria,” Maduka revealed on the motivation behind the production. ALSO READ: Basketmouth confirms 'Papa Benji' season 2 Confirming the premiere...

The president warns the governor to stop playing politics with issues of security. President Muhammadu Buhari says he has been left disappointed after Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, blamed him for not doing enough to secure the state in particular and the nation in general. Killer herdsmen have been wreaking havoc in Benue for many years now over grazing land. Some 11 soldiers on peace keeping mission in Benue were recently killed by unknown gunmen. Across the country, no one appears safe as bandits and terrorists keep an entire nation on tenterhooks. Governor Ortom recently said Buhari has become insensitive to the killings across Nigeria. He also asked the federal government to seek for foreign help; seeing as it is now overwhelmed. At other times, Ortom has alleged that Buhari has been notoriously soft on suspected killer herders of Fulani extraction. Buhari responds President Buhari has taken exception to the governor's remarks, saying through his spokesperson Gar...

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.- Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has reiterated the commitment of the army to the total annihilation of Boko Haram from Nigeria. Attahiru said this on Thursday in an interview with newsmen in Maiduguri. Attahiru said that Boko Haram had been defeated in many encounters and would continue to be defeated until they are totally annihilated from Nigeria. “We will take on Boko Haram decisively, and we are committed to the focus of the operations which is the total annihilation of Boko Haram from Nigeria ,” Attahiru said. The COAS who was visiting the headquarters of Operation Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri for the fifth time since his appointment four months ago, said that the regular visit was to boost the morale of the troops, reassure them and listen to any issues affecting them. Attahiru also said that the visits were to convey to them goodwill messages from the Commander-in- Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari . He said that it was also to ...

Ogun government on Thursday, flagged off the reconstruction of the 19km Atan-Lusada-Agbara Road, in Ado-Odo/Ota Council Area, with the promise to complete the project within 15 months. Gov. Dapo Abiodun equally inaugurated construction of the 10.25km Lusada Junction-Igbesa-Ogun Guangdong FTZ Road, a project undertaken via a Public-Private-Partnership. He said that the roads when completed, would impact positively on the ease of doing business along the industrial corridor. The governor said that his administration decided to embark on the reconstruction of the roads in order to give succour to the residents and industries along the axis notwithstanding that “it is a federal government road.” He commended the federal government for the prompt approval of his request for the transfer of the rehabilitation, reconstruction and maintenance of the Atan-Lusada-Agbara road to the state government. The governor added that his administration had constructed over 172 km of road and rehabilit...

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo says his administration has concluded arrangements to engage the Man O’ War Nigeria to provide security and surveillance in primary and secondary schools in the state. The governor made this known on Thursday in Ibadan when he received the National Executives of the Man O’ War Nigeria who paid him a courtesy visit in his office. He decried the recent trend of kidnapping of students, among other security challenges, which he described as worrisome. He urged the organisation to double its efforts at the grassroots in order to contribute its quota to stem the tide of insecurity in the country. “Man O’ War, as an organisation, is trying its best. “I can testify to the role Man O’ War played during the elections that I participated in as governorship candidate in 2015 and 2019; so, I will renew my commitment in Man O’War. “This is a period that Man O’ War will need to double its efforts and look at programmes at the grassroots level, where we can project more ...

Ghanaian hip-hop artiste Medikal has shared a screenshot of American rapper T-Pain’s message to him after ignoring him for years. The “Ayekoo” hitmaker was among the tall list of world stars who stormed the multiple Grammy-winning star’s Instagram inbox for different reasons. A few hours ago, T-Pain shared a video screenshot of celebrities who have messaged him on Instagram but due to his limited understanding of how Instagram inbox works, he 'accidentally' ignored all of them. The screenshot he shared included three Ghanaian celebrities, Juliet Ibrahim, Wendy Shay and Medikal, who messaged him a few months ago but had no response. "I was today years old when I found out about the requests folder on Instagram and that's full of celebrities trying to reach,” he said in the Instagram video he shared. “I've been accidentally straight up ignoring all these people for like 2 years.” He said he thought the Instagram inbox shows only direct messages and didn’t have ...

Producers of a new trending Netflix film, “Slay”, have been accused of copyright infringement by Ghanaian afro-pop songstress Wendy Shay and her management. The star-studded South African film which features Ghanaian stars, Kalybos and Bismark The Joke, is the newest addition to the popular film streaming channel. Despite the hype around how good the film is, it’s been determined by RuffTown Records that the music score was done without consulting them and their signee, Wendy Shay. Furious Wendy Shay took to her Instagram page to lambast the producers, saying ‘it is a crime to use someone's intellectual property without her consent.’ She further ordered them to do the right thing or face the law. “So, I watched this movie last night on Netflix and my song, 'All for you' was featured without my consent or that of my management. Producers of the movie 'Slay', it is a crime to use someone's intellectual property without her consent. Kindly do the needful or I ...

Sen. Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, says the current security challenge facing the country has political undertone. Akpabio said this on Thursday in Abuja at the APC National Secretariat when he spoke with newsmen. “I think most of the problems are politically motivated. “So, we must use our binoculars to be able to look and identify the sponsors of the insecurity we are witnessing in the country. “What is happening now is not Nigeria; this is unNigeria. “We must do everything possible, even through advice, to make sure that Nigeria remains united,” he said, adding that it was not time for blame game. He restated his confidence on the Gov. Mai Mala Buni -led All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker and Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee. The minister said he was at the secretariat to meet with the party’s leadership and to offer his advice on how to move the country and the party forward. Akpabio said the committee was doing well in repositionin...

Operatives of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun, have arrested 11 suspected bandits terrorising residents of the state. Amotekum Commandant in the state, retired Col. Olayinka Olayanju, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Ibadan. Olayanju said that the suspects were arrested during joint routine patrol with members of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) and other vigilance groups in the early hours of Thursday. Olayanju said that the suspects were arrested at two illegal checkpoints in different locations. The commandant said that while five of them were arrested in Saki East Local Government Area, six others were arrested at Kajola council area of the state. The commandant said that the suspects had been handed over to the police. “The bandits whose modus operandi is to pretend as herdsmen in the day and violently rob innocent passengers on the highways at night were caught with 183 cows, weapons and a total sum of N268, 470.00. “They have bee...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged the National Assembly to make laws that would strengthen Local Governments, make them autonomous and empowered to generate their own revenues. He said that if he were a member of the national assembly, he would mobilise others to amend sections of the Constitution to totally prohibit the appointment of Local Government Chairmen and allow the people at the grassroots to decide who led them, through election. Jonathan stated this on Thursday, when the national and state executives of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) paid him a courtesy visit in his country home, Otuoke, Bayelsa. The NULGE officials were in Otuoke to ask for his support against a Bill, now before the national assembly, seeking to delist Local Government as a tier of governance as provided for in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Jonathan described the local government system as the oldest globally accepted means through which ...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to recognise COVID-19 as a workplace disease, notifiable and compensable occupational hazard. Mr Ayuba Wabba, the NLC President, said this in a statement commemorating the 2021 International Workers Memorial Workers’ Day, with the theme “Save Lives at Work”, in Abuja. Wabba said that this was significant coming at the epoch of the global fight against the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). ”The contribution of frontline workers especially healthcare workers is a formidable buffer between deaths in thousands and deaths in millions. ”Every day, our healthcare workers courageously dare the stare of death in selfless service to rescue the lives of others,” he said. According to him, in view of the foregoing, the NLC demands as action points in the push to “Save Lives at Work” not only in Nigeria but all over the world of work. ” The listing of occupational health and safety as a fundamental right at work...

Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has directed all native doctors and traditional medicine dealers in the state to register with the state government and the police within seven days. Umahi gave the directive on Wednesday after the weekly state security council meeting in Abakaliki. “There would be an executive order to this effect and anyone caught doing otherwise would be arrested and prosecuted,” he said. He also directed that all wake-keeps and other social activities in the state must end by 6 p.m., charging council chairmen and relevant security outfits to enforce the order. “ Anyone who defies this directive would pay a fine of N1 million as criminal activities are perpetrated through these wake-keeps which last through the night,” he said. He called for a cessation to the killings of security personnel, civilians and destruction of public facilities, noting that they are purely criminal activities. “The perpetrators post such killings and destruction on the social media, claimi...

The Zamfara government says residents must take due legal process in defending their communities. The Governor Bello Matawalle-led Zamfara State government has advised residents to defend their communities from attacks by bandits. The state is one of the worst affected by banditry in the northern region, with hundreds of people killed and thousands more displaced over the past few years. The efforts of security agencies have done little to stem the wave of violence visited on mostly rural communities who are often raided and destroyed by criminals. Zamfara Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Magaji Dosara , said on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 that residents should use the advantage of their large numbers to defend themselves whenever bandits attack their communities. The commissioner, however, warned that they must not take laws into their hands and must take due legal process in defending their communities. Dosara also announced that 35 suspected criminals have recently been app...

The web series' first season premiered with 13 episodes in 2020. Basketmouth has confirmed that a new season of his comedy web series, 'Papa Benji' is officially in the works. The star comedian cum film producer took to his Instagram page to share a video of the series' cast and crew during a script conference for the forthcoming second season. He wrote "We are currently having a script conference for #PapaBenji Season 2. It’s going to be LIT" www.instagram.com The web series' first season debuted in December 2020. Starring Bethel 'Senator' Njoku, Onyebuchi Ojieh, Nedu Wazobia and Basketmouth , the comedy web series follows the story of its eponymous character, Papa Benji, a peppersoup joint owner. The series also addresses current issues of social relevance. ridoola.blogspot.com

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) Chapter, says 75 per cent of the university’s students may drop out of school due to the monumental increase in tuition fees. Its Chairman, Dr Peter Adamu said in a statement in Kaduna on Wednesday, that the students might have to leave because their parents could not afford to pay. Adamu urged the state government to rescind its decision to hike the tuition fees and engage relevant stakeholders on the issue in line with its Open Government Partnership. According to him, education is a right and not a privilege, funding of education as stipulated in the Nigerian Constitution is the sole responsibility of government, not parents. He said the university had over 19,000 students, with more than 17,000 of them from the state. Adamu added that 70 per cent of the indigenous students were sons and daughters of peasant farmers, civil servants and petty traders. “Worse still, the state government had sacked a...

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has approved the redeployment of senior officers and others nationwide for enhanced performance. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that those affected by the redeployment, aimed at repositioning the Corps, were Deputy Corps Marshals, Assistant Corps Marshals, Corps Commanders, Deputy Corps Commanders and intermediate ranks. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Bisi Kazeem , disclosed this in a statement made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. Oyeyemi said the redeployments were pursuant to the recent approval of the promotion of senior Officers by the FRSC and the need to strategically reposition the Officers for optimal performance. “This shows that, Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM) HZ Fomsuk , former DCM Special Duties and External Relations (SDER), is to now take over as DCM in charge of the Department of Motor Vehicle Administration at the ...

The Ondo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police brutality and other related matters has recommended the payment of about N755 million as petitioners claims, and other monetary recommendations. The Chairman of the 9-man Panel, retired Justice Salisu Sidiq, stated this in his address while submitting the Committee’s reports and recommendations to Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in his office on Wednesday in Akure. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Judicial Panel was inaugurated by Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Oct. 20, 2020 to address issues that led to #Endsars protest. Sidiq said it received and heard 77 petitions out of which 14 were criminal and 63 were civil matters/petitions. He said that the committee also recommended publication of apologies in national dailies, particularly, where reputation of victims had been tarnished. “ Mr Governor Sir, the Panel, after careful consideration of its limitations in line with extant Supreme Court judgments on the powers of ...