South West governors in the country have disowned the 48- hour ultimatum given to some Nigeria nationals especially the lgbo to quit the region. While describing the ultimatum as senseless, the governors enjoined the lgbo in the region to ignore the ultimatum and go about their legitimate businesses. The chairman of the South West Governors […]
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Nigerian music superstar, Davido has taken to his Twitter account to condemn the recent happenings across the nation. After the Lekki tollgate protest went sour, there’s been series of looting and destruction of both private and government properties in different cities of the country. Davido aired his displeasure via a tweet Sunday thus: “It is […]
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A ‘mysterious’ fire outbreak has razed the Ondo State Universal Education Board (SUBEB) office at Oke Eda, Akure, the state capital. Reports had it that the fire outbreak started at about 11 pm on Sunday. The building, which also occupies the marketing office of the state Government-owned Radiovision Corporation was affected by the fire. The […]
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Governor Darius Ishaku Taraba State has extended the curfew imposed on Jalingo, the state capital to 24 hours until further notice. Deputy Governor, Engr. Haruna Manu, announced this on Sunday night. He said that government has carefully reviewed developments in the last 24 hours and decided to extend the curfew to safeguard lives and properties. […]
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By Bola Tinubu I heavily grieve for those who have lost their lives or been injured during the period of these protests. My deepest sympathies go to their families and loved ones for none should have been made to pay such a dear price. My career as an active politician spans nearly three decades. In […]
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At least, 25 police formations were razed and five others vandalised in Lagos during the violence that trailed the #ENDSARS protests last week, findings have shown. The number comprises 14 divisions, three commands and three barracks. The Police Command however, said at the weekend it had started taking stock of the damages it suffered, including […]
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A 28-year-old man, Sanusi Moruff, lost his life in a gas tanker accident that occurred in Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency Agency made this known, saying that the accident happened at the Fadeyo area of Lagos State. In a series of tweets on Monday, the agency said the corpse of the deceased had been handed over to members […]
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Senate President Ahmed Lawan on Monday assured the National Assembly would ensure justice for all victims of the disbanded Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) police outfit. In a statement personally signed by him in Abuja, he called on security agencies to stop the orgy of looting and vandalism now prevalent across major cities in the […]
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Bauchi State COVID-19 palliatives warehouse before October. Photo: Bala Mohammed/Twitter The Nigeria Governors’ Forum on Monday denied allegations that governors hoarded palliatives meant for distribution to Nigerians in order to ameliorate their sufferings during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the forum, governors have held several meetings since the #EndSARS street protests […]
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The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said the #EndSARS protest, and its fallout, including the shooting of the peaceful protesters at the Lekki tollgate by soldiers, has “complicated matters” for him. He lamented that he was first accused of sponsoring the #EndSARS protest, then later accused of sending soldiers […]
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