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EndSARS Protest: IGP Commends Officers on Professionalism

Monday Ijeh Oct 30, 2020 0

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has commended officers and men of the force over their resilience and professionalism during the EndSARS protest that resulted to violence in most parts of the country.…

Politics

#EndSARS is one of the best-organised protests in the world – Utomi

John Ogunsemore Oct 30, 2020 0

Professor of Political Economy, Prof. Pat Utomi has described the #EndSARS protests as one of the best-organised in the world. For two weeks, Nigerian youths trooped to the streets to demand an end to police brutality. The protests…

Government

EndSARS: South East Governors Urge Youths to Embrace Peace

Nicholas Obisike Oct 29, 2020 0

The South-East leaders who met in Enugu on Thursday have called on their youths to shun the destruction of government and private property and embrace peace. The Chairman, South-East Governors Forum, Mr…

News

Adamawa Govt Relaxes Curfew, Movement Now From 8am To 6pm

Muhammad Adam Oct 29, 2020 0

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state, saying it will now run from 8 am to 6 pm with effect from Friday. SEE ALSO: Thieves Break Into Home Of Leah Sharibu's Parents, Cart Away Generator…

News

#EndSARS: Feeding protesters caused violence, destruction in Lagos – lawmaker

John Ogunsemore Oct 29, 2020 0

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Olusegun Akande says feeding EndSARS protesters led to widespread violence and destruction in the state. Akande, who represents Ojo Constituency I, disclosed this at plenary on…

Government

EndSARS: NAICOM to Handle Claims Complaints of Insured Policyholders

Ginika Okoye Oct 29, 2020 0

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) says it will take a keen interest in handling claims complaints of adequately insured policyholders following the destruction of properties that greeted the EndSARS protests.…

Media

“Looters not necessarily hungry” – Femi Adesina

John Ogunsemore Oct 29, 2020 0

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina says it is wrong to regard looters as "hungry" people. He stated this on Sunrise Daily, a popular Channels Television programme on Thursday. The presidential aide…

Opinion

#EndSARS: Lekki and the Blood-Stained Flag – By Olusegun Adeniyi

John Ogunsemore Oct 29, 2020 0

In concluding my column last Thursday, I urged President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation in view of the EndSARS protests that had been hijacked by opportunistic criminals and the shooting of protesters two days earlier at the Lekki…

Crime

EndSARS: Police Nabs 238 Suspects, 35 Tractors Recovered in Yola

Ibrahim Kado Oct 28, 2020 0

Police in Adamawa have arrested 238 suspected hoodlums who either vandalised or looted government and private properties after hijacking the #EndSARS protest, Mr Olugbenga Adeyanju, Commissioner of Police in the state said on Wednesday in…

Insecurity

#EndSARS: Hoodlums Kill 4 Policemen, 2 Injured In Anambra

Chimezie Anaso Oct 28, 2020 0

No fewer than four Police officers were confirmed dead and two injured in Anambra during the recent #EndSARS protests in the state by hoodlums. SEE ALSO: 3 Police Officers Shot While Responding To 911 House Call In Texas Mr John Abang,…

Government

#ENDSARS: Women Intervention Group Wants Urgent Answer to Youths’ Requests

Ifeanyi Nwoko Oct 28, 2020 0

A coalition of Women civil right groups, Women Intervention Group (WIG), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and all political actors in the country to urgently respond to all the requests of youths during the #EndSARS…

Government

ENDSARS: LASEMA Support LAWMA to Clean-up Lagos

Fabian Ekeruche Oct 27, 2020 0

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it is supporting the Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA) in a concerted effort to restore order and a clean environment in the state following the destruction of…

Government

#EndSARS Protests: Nigeria Risks Resurgence of COVID-19

Abujah Racheal Oct 27, 2020 0

The Federal Government says the risk of a resurgence of COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria is high due to the large gatherings of the #EndSARS protesters and the mayhem that followed. Mr Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the…

Economy

EndSARS protests, curfew has no significant impact on capital market –Experts

Ginika Okoye Oct 26, 2020 0

Some experts in the capital market say the EndSARS protests and curfew imposed in some states did not have any significant impact on the capital market. SEE ALSO: African Swine Fever Contained In Vietnam Yet Likely To Reoccur The experts,…

Entertainment

Comedian A.Y Condemns Blaming Of Celebrities For Loss Of Lives During Protest

Mateen Badru Oct 26, 2020 0

Ace comedian, Ayodeji Richard Makun, popularly known as ‘A.Y’, has condemned those blaming celebrities for the death of protesters. SEE ALSO: Tinsel Actress Tomi Odunsi, Husband Welcome First Baby A.Y in a post on his Instagram page…

Government

Gov. Makinde Inaugurates N500m Compensation Fund to EndSARS Protests Victims

David Adeoye Oct 26, 2020 0

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has inaugurated N500 million compensation fund for victims of injustice during the #EndSARS protests in the state. Makinde made this known in Ibadan on Monday during a post-protest meeting held…

Business

#EndSARS unrest: Unfolding horrors filled me with sadness – Otedola

John Ogunsemore Oct 26, 2020 0

Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola says he has been filled with sadness by the unfolding horrors across the country. He stated this in an Instagram post on Sunday. Hoodlums that hijacked peaceful EndSARS protests have been looting…

Economy

Terminal Operators Condemn Looting, Burning Of NPA Building

Chiazo Ogbolu Oct 25, 2020 0

The Chairman, Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), Mrs Vicky Haastrup, has condemned the looting and burning of the headquarters building of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). SEE ALSO: Alleged N4.7bn fraud: EFCC…

Education

#EndSARS: Gov. Makinde Orders Reopening Of Schools In Oyo State

David Adeoye Oct 25, 2020 0

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has directed schools in Ibadan to resume normal academic activities from Monday. SEE ALSO: Ogun Conducts Exams for 20,000 Students into 33 Boarding Schools The state’s Commissioner for Education, Science and…

Foreign

World Champion Hamilton Dons #EndSARS T-Shirt for Pre-Race Interview

Olawale Alabi Oct 25, 2020 0

Six-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton donned a T-shirt protesting against police violence in Nigeria for a pre-race television interview at the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday in Portimao. Thousands of Nigerians have…

Religion

Pope Francis Offers Prayers For Nigeria Amid EndSARS Unrest

John Ogunsemore Oct 25, 2020 0

Pope Francis has called on Christians especially Catholics to pray for social harmony in Nigeria. The head of the Catholic Church made the call in a tweet in apparent reaction to widespread looting and arson that followed the hijack of…

Metro

Enough is Enough – IGP orders police to reclaim public space, restore normalcy

John Ogunsemore Oct 24, 2020 0

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the immediate mobilisation of all police operational assets and resources to stop criminal elements masquerading as protesters in some parts of the country. He said they…

Government

Gov. Oyetola Imposes 24-Hour Curfew

Victor Adeoti Oct 24, 2020 0

Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun on Saturday imposed a fresh 24-hour curfew on the state until further notice. The announcement came barely 48 hours after Oyetola announced the suspension of the earlier dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on…

Government

#EndSARS: APC Appeals for Peace in the Country

Emmanuel Mogbede Oct 24, 2020 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has appealed for peace and normalcy, saying that the #EndSARS protests should be halted for the collective corporate interest of the country. Mai Mala Buni, Chairman, APC Caretaker and…

Government

#EndSARS: Plateau Govt. Reinstates 24-Hour Curfew

Martha Agas Oct 24, 2020 0

Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau has reinstated the 24-hour curfew in Jos South and Jos North Local Government Areas, effective from 4 p.m on Saturday till further notice. The News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) reports that the…

Government

#EndSARS: FOMWAN Appeals to Protesters to Sheath Their Sword

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Oct 24, 2020 0

The Federation of Muslim Women of Nigeria (FOMWAN) has appealed to Protesters against Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) to sheath their sword and give government opportunity to prevail over their requests. The National Trustee…

Government

NASFAT Sets Up N10 Million Relief Fund for ENDSARS Victims

Henry Oladele Oct 24, 2020 0

NASFAT says it has set up N10 million relief fund for victims of the #ENDSARS protest as it enjoins Nigerians to embrace peace and dialogue for a prosperous Nigeria. The President of the society, Mr. Niyi Yusuf, in a statement issued in…

Politics

Desperate politician in South-West using EndSARS protests to bring down Buhari’s govt –…

John Ogunsemore Oct 24, 2020 0

The National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, says a desperate politician in the South-West orchestrated the EndSARS protests to bring down the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Bodejo, who gave…

News

#EndSARS: Akeredolu lifts curfew as peace returns to Akure

Ayodeji Alabi Oct 24, 2020 0

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has lifted the 24–hour indefinite curfew he imposed on the state, following the return of peace to Akure, the state capital. Mr Donald Ojogo, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, said on…

Politics

EndSARS: PDP Puts Political, Electioneering Activities on Hold

John Ogunsemore Oct 23, 2020 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has put all its political and electioneering activities on hold as a further mark of honour for Nigerian youths killed at the Lekki Toll Gate as well as other killings that have occurred in various…

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