Category: Metro
Leah Sharibu speaks from captivity, asks Buhari to pity her
Leah Sharibu, the only Christian among the abducted 119 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Dapchi, Yobe state, has asked President Muhamma [...]
We’re shocked to read about demolition of Ayefele’s Music House — Oyo Govt
The Oyo State Government has denied demolishing the music house of gospel musician, Yinka Ayefele, in Ibadan. The Oyo State government also expressed [...]
Demolition of musician Yinka Ayefele’s house is executive rascality – SERAP
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has accused the Governor of Oyo State Senator Abiola Ajimobi of executive rascality and stron [...]
Premium Times reporter, Samuel Ogundipe released from police custody
A magistrates’ court in Abuja has granted bail to Samuel Ogundipe, a Premium Times reporter who was arrested on Tuesday. This comes after activists an [...]
Detained journalist Jones Abiri freed after two years
Bayelsa-based journalist, Jones Abiri, who had been detained for more than two years by the Department of State Service (DSS), has been set free. The [...]
‘I was accused of stealing secret documents’ — Premium Times journalist speaks from detention
Samuel Ogundipe, the Premium Times journalist arrested on Tuesday, says he was accused of stealing secret documents. Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general [...]
Lagos Police sacks eight officers for criminal offences, disciplines 108 others
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Imohimi Edgal said eight officers were dismissed over very serious criminal offences, while six others [...]
SERAP sues NYSC boss over Adeosun’s alleged forged exemption certificate
An anti-corruption group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP has sued the National Youth Service Corps and its Director General, [...]
NUJ demands immediate release of Premium Times reporter, Samuel Ogundipe
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has asked the police to release Samuel Ogundipe, a Premium Times reporter, with immediate effect. The police ar [...]
SARS re-organisation: IGP appoints new commanders, operatives to undergo psychological evaluation
Following the presidential order to have the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) re-organized, the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has overha [...]