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•New policing strategy against violent crimes coming •Police brutalise marchers, ARISE TV cameraman Following the dissolution of the dreaded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by the Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mr. Mohammed Adamu, the #EndSARS campaigners have insisted on extensive police reforms and the prosecution of culpable officers of the disbanded outfit. The IG has, however, promised to constitute a new investigation team that would involve Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and human rights groups in the conduct of investigations into human rights violations. The IG, who spoke yesterday at a media…

•APC clinches 15 of 18 LGAs to win Ondo gov poll •PDP studies result as ruling party, Lawan, Fayemi, Sanwo-Olu, Abdulrazaq, Oshiomhole hail victory •Winners and losers President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Governor Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) on his re-election as governor of Ondo State for another four-year term, saying his victory shows that one good turn deserves another. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), whose candidate, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), came second, has, however, said it would study the result of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which yesterday declared Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of…

It is estimated that 3.1 million Nigerians are living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). To halt the spread and ensure that those living with the virus have easy access to anti-retroviral drugs, the Federal Government needs to discontinue engaging contractors in the procurement of anti-retroviral drugs. If this is done, the Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International, Auwal Ibrahim Musa revealed that it would save Nigeria $6 on every anti-retroviral drug if it buys from the manufacturers rather than through contractors. Musa speaking, at a briefing, to support government’s reform aimed at…

President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent pledge to seek stronger collaboration in the fight against corruption may sound ambitious but that announcement at this time has certainly exposed the flaws in his adopted approach. Truth is all is not well with anti-corruption campaign of this administration. The battle should be embraced by every sector of governance for it to be impactful and a more clearly defined approach is needed. From what the president said the other day, it appears that he has been fighting the war against corruption without involving relevant arms of government, which is what he intends to do now.…

• Charges Cadets To Imbibe Spirit Of Bravery, Professionalism President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, cautioned Nigerians against making unguarded utterances capable of jeopardising the nation’s unity. He said despite “our obvious differences, we must strive to ensure that our actions, and utterances are aimed towards strengthening our democratic framework.  We must subsume our personal and sectional interests to the overall national aspirations of unity, economic prosperity and good governance.” The President, who was in Kaduna for the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) Combined Passing Out Parade for 67 Regular Course and Short Service Course 46 (Army), reassured Nigerians of his commitment to fight…

• Jegede Accuses Observers Of Inducement, Blames INEC For Card Reader Malfunctioning • Many Arrested For Electoral Offences, Including Vote-buying – Police Commissioner • Akeredolu, Deputy Hail Massive Turnout Of Residents • PWDs Tackle INEC Over Challenges Accessing Polling Units• Akeredolu, Jegede, Ajayi Win Polling Units • APC, PDP, ZLP Chieftains Laud INEC For Successful Poll Conduct • YIAGA Africa Decries Vote-buying, Ballot Box Stuffing • Attacks On INEC Officials Compromises Transparency Of Process Nearly four years after Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), and Mr. Agboola Ajayi, contesting on a joint ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC), beat Mr. Eyitayo…

Former International, Felix Owolabi, has expressed displeasure over Coach Gernot Rohr’s decision to feature almost an entirely new squad in Friday’s tune up game against Algeria, saying the team played without direction. The game was played in Klagenfurt, Austria, The Desert Foxes fielded a strong side that included the team’s captain, Riyad Mahrez and a majority of the Algerian players that beat Nigeria 2-1 in the semi-final of the Total Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) hosted by Egypt last year. However, despite some regular players missing on the Nigerian side, some of the regulars were seen on the bench based…

•Supporters say South-south yet to complete its eight years As the countdown to 2023 continues, alliances are shifting and permutations are shaping up. THISDAY can authoritatively report that Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, is preparing to throw his hat into the ring as a candidate for the 2023 presidential race, just as arch-rival and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, is also putting machinery in motion to bid for the top post. While THISDAY reported last week that a section of the North and loyalists of President Muhammadu Buhari favoured former President Goodluck Jonathan, there are strong indications that Amaechi and…

•Wins nine LGAs of 12 declared •Vote buying, pockets of violence mark process With his comfortable and unassailable lead from yesterday’s governorship election, Ondo State Governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is on the cusp of victory to a second term in office. Out of the 18 local governments in the state, results from 12 of the council areas have already been announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), with him clinching nine of the local governments, representing about 67 per cent of the total net results, Akeredolu is leading with a comfortable margin.…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has granted state pardon to a popular actress, Mrs Funke Akindele-Bello and her husband, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bello, who were both non-custodial convicts for offences related to the disobedience of COVID-19 lockdown regulations. The governor also approved the release of 56 inmates from various Correctional Centres in the state. The State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), disclosed this yesterday. According to Onigbanjo, Sanwo-Olu acted based on the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, under the powers conferred on him by Section 212 (1) & (2) of the 1999…