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White Paper on Lagos #EndSARS panel report is Illegal. Judgement of the judicial panel as effective as that of a high court – Falana
Popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has expressed that the white paper on the report submitted by the Lagos judicial panel on police brutality is illegal.After receiving the report, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos state governor, constituted a four-member committee to come up with a white paper on the panelโs recommendations.Citing section 15 (2) of the Tribunals of Inquiry Law of Lagos State, Falana said the report of the judicial panel is as effective as a…
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Donโt Award Doctorate Like Chieftaincy Titles, Wike cautions Varsities
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has cautioned state varsities to stop indiscriminate conferment of doctoral degrees on all manner of questionable candidates and people of material influence.He stated this during the 33rd Convocation of the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, on Saturday.The Governor honored a disabled student, James E. Daniel, with N50m and automatic lectureship appointment in the university for bagging a Doctor of Philosophy degree.The governor stated that the honour bestowed on Daniel is…
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Dowen college: ”Abroad would be hot for them. Sylvester’s spirit will haunt them”- Don Davis’s mum slams parents who allegedly flew their kids abroad after they were accused of torturing Oromoni
Mrs. Deborah Okezie whose son, Don Davis, was allegedly sexually assaulted and tortured while he was a boarder at the Deeper Life High School, Akwa Ibom, has slammed parents who allegedly flew their kids abroad after they were accused of torturing Sylvester Oromoni, the 12-year-old Dowen College student who died on Tuesday in very controversial circumstances. In a Facebook live chat, Mrs Okezie called for justice for Sylvester Oromoni. She stated that as a mother…
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Uzor Kalu’s mission suspicious. We will hold him responsible if anything happens to Kanu in DSS custody – IPOB
The Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB, have vowed to hold former Abia state Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu responsible if anything happens to its leader, Nnamdi Kanu in DSS custody.IPOB lamented that Kaluโs unsolicited visit to Kanu while in detention was worrisome, adding that the purpose of his visit was unknown and suspicious.This was according to a statement by Emma Powerful, spokesman of IPOB. He said: โWe the global movement and family of the Indigenous People…
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COVID-19 affected my fight against corruption, insecurity โ Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has blamed his inability to tackle efficiently the issues of corruption and insecurity on the Covid19 pandemic Buhari disclosed this at the United Arab Emirates, during Nigeria Day at the EXPO DUBAI 2020 on Friday.This was contained in a statement signed by his spokesman, Femi Adesina.He stressed the need for world leaders to work together and reinforce partnerships to limit the catastrophic consequences of the pandemic.โThe concerted efforts by world leaders, working…
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Sylvester Oromoni: Our colleague owns Dowen College โ Ubi Franklin reveals
Nigerian music manager, Ubi Franklin has disclosed that one of his colleagues in the entertainment industry is the owner of Dowen College, Lekki.Ubi made this known in a post shared on his official Twitter page while seeking justice for 12-year-old, Sylvester Oromoni who died from internal injuries after he was assaulted by some students.According to him, some of his colleagues in the industry wouldnโt speak up because they are covering the owner.He however urged them…
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Dowen college: ”We are determined to pursue this case to the end”- Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, speaks on death of Sylvester Oromoni
Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, who has reacted to the tragic death of 12-year-old Dowen College student, Sylvester Oromoni. Oromoni who is from Delta State was bullied and beaten by fellow students which led to his death. In a statement released on social media today, Governor Okowa said he spoke with Sylvester’s father last night. He said as a government that places priority on the lives of its citizens, the government will ensure they pursue…
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P-Square’s separation broke my heart – Akon
Senegalese-American singer, Akon has revealed that it broke his heart after P-Square’s split. Speaking to Channels Television on the sidelines of the Expo 2020 Dubai, Akon described them as family adding that the duo’s separation may be due to a lot of pressure in their careers and relationship. He said; โIt broke my heart because we are family. These are brothers and they shared the same womb and I always felt money should not get…
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Sylvester Oromoni: Shutting school isnโt enough โ Kanayo O. Kanayo warns Gov Sanwo-Olu
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has sent a very clear message to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu over the death of Sylvester Oromoni, a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lagos State.The death of Oromoni Jnr has sparked agitations from Nigerians who are demanding justice for the junior secondary school boy.Oromoni was said to have been bullied and beaten by fellow students and later died of supposed injuries from the beating.The school has,…
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We don’t need a dating app, we use Holy spirit to find each other- Leke Adeboye objects as RCCG launches online Christian dating platform
Leke Adeboye, son of RCCG General Overseer Pastor E.A. Adeboye, has expressed his objections over the Church’s online dating site only a day after it was launched. The RCCG City of David Parish launched an online Christian dating platform for mature singles. Reacting to this, Leke in an Instagram post stated that the church youths do not need a dating app to find their soulmates, he said they use the Holy spirit to find each…
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”Mummy, I didn’t play ball. I didn’t fall”- Father of late Dowen College student reveals what his son said before he died
Mr. Sylvester Oromoni, the father of the 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lagos, who died after allegedly being tortured by fellow students for refusing to join their cult group in school, has broken his silence. In an interview with The Cable, Mr Oromoni was said to have betrayed his emotions while he spoke. He said his family watched their last child die in their presence. He said the students whose names his son mentioned before…
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Dowen College: Atiku demands justice for Sylvester Oromoni
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has demanded justice for Sylvester Oromoni, the 12-year-old Secondary School student, who was allegedly assaulted at Dowen College Lagos State.Sylvester died from internal injuries he sustained after an assault by fellow students.The school Principal, Mrs. Adebisi Layiwola has however denied any form of bullying or attack on the student.This led the Lagos State government to shut down the school and ordered an investigation into the incident following the outrage on…
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