Governor Willie Obiano’s investigation panels probes alleged human rights violations by the dreaded Awkuzu SARS in Anambra State.
October 2020
Awkuzu SARS probe panel: Anambra adds 4 new members
Anambra Governor Willie Obiano has added four new members to the probe panel investigating allegations of human rights violations by Awkuzu SARS.
Enugu set to demolish 59 houses; gives final notice
Enugu State Government today 15 October 2020 gave landlords and developers a 21-day notice to demolish houses in Enugu South LGA
Senate approves 8 Justices for Supreme Court appointment
Nigerian Senate digs out and approves 8 judges for Supreme Court appointment, including four that were ignored since 2019.
SWAT replaces Police SARS as Adamu seeks new strategy
A new Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team replaces discredited Police Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) disbanded last week.
Why are we celebrating #EndSARS?
IN a furious week of popular protests and caustic condemnations of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, the listening government of President Muhammadu Buhari “ended” SARS.
Nigeria Police disband SARS following public outcry
Nigeria Police moves to disband SARS to stave off mounting social media campaigns against alleged brutal tactics of operatives. The Nigeria Police moved today, 11 October 2020, to disband its violent crimes-fighting unit known as Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Inspector-General Mohammed Adamu announced the dissolution of the Squad in a statement from Force spokesperson, Frank […]
OACPS nations endorse Okonjo-Iweala for WTO job
All 79-member nations of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) endorse Okonjo-Iweala as candidate for WTO director-general job.
Okonjo-Iweala makes final list for WTO Director-General job
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Nigeria) is a finalist for selection as director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Enugu Govt builds 2 Centres for skills acquisition
The Enugu State Govt builds an ICT Skills Acquisition centre in in two locations in the state.