The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammad Adamu announced the establishment of a new police unit called the Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT). Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock Church has said that the demands coming from the EndSARS protesters must not be ignored. Below are top national news.
The Aare Onakankafo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has warned that Nigeria could be consumed by the EndSARS protests. Advising authorities to manage the situation, Gani Adams cautioned against the use of live bullets on protesters.
The Presidency on Tuesday said the Presidential Panel on the Reform of the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad has approved the five-point demands put forward by youths that have been protesting across the country. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement titled, ‘Presidential panel on police reforms swings into action, plays 5-point demand of protesters.
Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock Church has said that the demands coming from the EndSARS protesters must not be ignored. The protesters who started off by calling for a ban on the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, are now calling for an end to police brutality.
Yesterday the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammad Adamu announced the establishment of a new police unit called the Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) squad to “fill the gaps” left by the notorious Federal Special Anti-robbery squad(F-SARS).
Chelsea has strongly debunked stories of a rift between N’Golo Kante and Frank Lampard, according to the UK Metro. On Monday, reports in France claimed the relationship between Kante and Lampard has become strained and the player’s agents are attempting to engineer a move to Inter Milan in the January transfer window.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Sabo Nanono has said that Nigeria would ban the importation of milk in the country in two years time. Alhaji Nanono disclosed during a press conference marking this year’s World Food Day celebration.
Rafael Nadal admitted Sunday that the prospect of winning a 13th French Open and taking his Grand Slam total to a record-equalling 20 had seemed even beyond his powers of endurance in the run-up to the tournament. The 34-year-old Spaniard demolished Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 to go level with Roger Federer’s all-time men’s record of majors.
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal can win the Premier League under Mikel Arteta and admits he is surprised at the level of investment in the squad in recent seasons. Arsenal have started the league campaign with nine points from a possible 12 and are currently fourth in the table three points behind surprise leaders Everton.