October 17, 2020

Missile kills 12 in Azerbaijan city, escalating Karabakh conflict

Missile Kills 12 In Azerbaijan City, Escalating Karabakh Conflict

October 17, 2020 6:08 pm

A missile strike levelled a row of homes in Azerbaijan’s second city of Ganja on Saturday, killing 12 and injuring more than 40 people in their sleep in a sharp escalation of the conflict over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

 

The early hours attack, which saw a second missile strike another part of Ganja and a third reach the nearby strategic city of Mingecevir, came hours after Azerbaijani forces shelled the ethnic Armenian separatist region’s capital Stepanakert.

The seeming tit-fot-tat attacks further undermines international efforts to calm a resurgence of fighting between Christian Armenians and Muslim Azerbaijanis before it draws …

Nine arrested over France teacher beheading

Nine Arrested Over France Teacher Beheading

October 17, 2020 6:07 pm
French police have arrested nine people over the beheading of a teacher near his school in a Paris suburb, a judicial source said on Saturday, in what President Emmanuel Macron labelled an Islamist terror attack.

 

The source said the killing was carried out by an 18-year-old Chechen, who was then shot and killed by police near the scene in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, northwest of Paris.

Police said the victim was 47-year-old history teacher Samuel Paty, who had shown his pupils some cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed as part of a class discussion on freedom of expression a lesson that had prompted …

Three suspected kidnappers burnt to death in Cross River

Three Suspected Kidnappers Burnt To Death In Cross River

October 17, 2020 4:41 pm

Three suspected kidnappers have been burnt to death in Ikot Effio Okon Etim in Akpabuyo local government area of Cross River State.

Although details of the incident were still being expected, Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the incident which saw the suspects burned to death occurred on Saturday morning.

Read Also: Two Medical Doctors Kidnapped In Kogi Regain Freedom

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Irene Ugbo in a Press Release titled Jungle Justice and its implications condemned the action of members of the public.

The statement stated, ‘The attention of the Commissioner of Police,

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Army Launches ‘Crocodile Smile’ As #EndSARS Protests Persist

Army Launches ‘Crocodile Smile’ As #EndSARS Protests Persist

October 17, 2020 4:38 pm

The Nigerian Army has said it would commence Exercise Crocodile Smile VI from October 20 to December 31, as part of its effort to enhance the safety and security of the country.

This was contained in a statement titled, ‘Nigerian army sets to commence exercise Crocodile Smile VI nationwide’, and signed by Acting Director Army Public Relations, Sagir Musa, on Saturday.

The Crocodile Smile VI is coming amidst nationwide protests against police brutality, extortion, and extrajudicial killings.

Read Also: Nigerian Army Threatens ENDSARS Protesters

Many youths have expressed anger over abuses by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad operatives and have taken …

Buhari'll Commission Lagos-Ibadan Railway January – Amaechi

Buhari’ll Commission Lagos-Ibadan Railway January – Amaechi

October 17, 2020 4:30 pm

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi said President Muhammadu Buhari will be commissioning the Lagos-Ibadan railway in January 2021.

Amaechi made this known during an oversight visit from Lagos to Ibadan to inspect the ongoing construction of the standard gauge in Ibadan on Saturday.

He said that the contractors had done their best with the project while attributing weather conditions as one of the challenges being faced by the contractors.

‘We have cooperation from the various communities along the standard gauge construction; the contractors have done what

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End SARS - Buhari Is Too Soft On Protesters - UN Ambassador

End SARS: Buhari Is Too Soft On Protesters – UN Ambassador

October 17, 2020 3:51 pm

The United Nations, Ambassador for Peace and Social Justice, Hussaini Coomassie, has condemned the ongoing peaceful anti-police brutality protest in Nigeria.

Coomassie, who described the protest as ‘nonsense,’ blamed President Muhammadu Buhari for allowing the ongoing protest.

The Deputy National Coordinator of the Buhari Campaign Organization blamed Buhari for taking things lightly with protesters.

He pointed out that former President Olusegun Obasanjo would never have allowed such protest.

Read Also: Why The Other ‘SARS’ Killing Nigerians Must Be Reviewed

According to Coomassie: ‘Can you try this nonsense during Obasanjo’s time? I blame Buhari for taking things lightly.’

“There are certain …

Fani-Kayode At 60: I’ve Been Subjected To Greatest Humiliation

Fani-Kayode At 60: I’ve Been Subjected To Greatest Humiliation

October 17, 2020 3:50 pm

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, who clocked 60 years on Friday, 16 October, said he has been  subjected to the greatest humiliation, suffering and pain from those closest to him.

Reflecting on what happened to him in the last 60 years, Fani-Kayode said he had witnessed the most terrible things in life and that all through them, he gave thanks to God.

Read Also: Fani-Kayode Joins Youths In Protest Against Police Brutality

‘I have witnessed the most terrible things that most only read about in books and I have been subjected to the greatest humiliation, suffering and pain from

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Why The Other 'SARS' Killing Nigerians Must Be Reviewed

Why The Other ‘SARS’ Killing Nigerians Must Be Reviewed

October 17, 2020 8:44 am

While Nigerian Youths and other well-meaning Nigerians have taken to the streets, and all social media platforms to call out the sinister activities of the roguish police unit, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). There seem to be larger problems greater than the SARS menace that the Nigerian Government have been trying very hard to keep from the prying eyes of the public and these problems are the mammoth salaries, and allowances being accorded to those in government as compared to the wages of an average Nigerian. 

Thorough findings by Africa Daily News, New York have revealed that as of 2020, …

Guinea President Names Street After Buhari For His ‘fear Of God’

Guinea President Names Street After President Buhari

October 17, 2020 7:51 am

President Umaro Embalo has expressed appreciation to President Buhari for his support and the fatherly advice he had been receiving from him before and after his inauguration as president of Guinea Bissau.

President Embalo explained that he named a street in Bissau, capital of Guinea Bissau, after President Buhari as a mark of honour and respect he has for the Nigerian leader due to his honesty, discipline and fear of God.

On his part, President Macky Sall of Senegal commended the way and manner Nigeria is supporting the cost of war against insurgency and terrorist activities in all the Lake …

Nigeria Vs Lesotho: Sanwo-Olu’s Convoy Wasn’t Booed – Aide

#EndSARS: Group Commends Sanwo-Olu For Naming Officers

October 17, 2020 7:50 am

Women of Inestimable Values (WIVs) have commended the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for taking proactive measures and naming officers who brutalised protesters in the ongoing #EndSARS protest.

Mrs Blessing Okojie-Eze, National president of WIVs, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), commended Mr Sanwo-Olu and described his step as a good development.

‘The WIVs are highly impressed with our Governor, Mr Sanwo-Olu, who have been working day and night to sanitise Lagos State, even in the ongoing #EndSARS protest.’

‘We specifically commend him for putting

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Letter To My Countrymen - Barr. Willie Amadi

Letter To My Countrymen – Barr. Willie Amadi

October 17, 2020 7:47 am

As we arrive the defining moments of our existence as a nation and country a “NEW NORMAL IS POSSIBLE” according to the erudite professor of law, Professor. Nnnamdi Onyeka Obiareri.

The last ten days have presented a rude awakening to both, the elected and appointed leadership of this country including the rich and wealthy in the maxims that “POWER BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE” and “THE YOUTHS ARE THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW” has become a Nigerian reality.

As the trustees of our collective power, history is now, than ever before, beckoning on them to discharge this sacred burden of trust, leadership …

Again, tanker explodes on Otedola Bridge

Again, Tanker Explodes On Otedola Bridge

October 17, 2020 7:28 am

An accident occurred in the early hours of this morning on Otedola Bridge, Lagos.

The accident according to reports was caused by two tankers laden with fuel, thereby causing an explosion on Otedola Bridge.

No casualties were recorded as at the time of filing this report.

The Otedola bridge is fast becoming notorious for reoccurring tanker accidents in the state.

It would be recalled that on 27 …

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