October 21, 2020

Sudan protesters rally against economic hardship

Sudan Protesters Rally Against Economic Hardship

October 21, 2020 5:57 pm

Sudanese protesters rallied Wednesday against a deepening economic crisis but large police and army presence prevented mass demonstrations that had been called for online.

The activists in the capital Khartoum and its twin city of Omdurman also demanded justice for those killed during the popular uprising that toppled president Omar al-Bashir last year.

Sudan has embarked on a rocky three-year transition since then under a joint civilian-military administration but has struggled with severe economic woes and skyrocketing consumer prices.

More than 100 protesters were Wednesday chanting anti-government slogans, waving the …

Rwanda genocide suspect to be transferred to The Hague

Rwanda Genocide Suspect To Be Transferred To The Hague

October 21, 2020 5:54 pm

An international tribunal prosecuting alleged Rwandan genocide financier Felicien Kabuga on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity said Wednesday he was to be temporarily transferred to The Hague for a medical assessment.

The order comes after Kabuga’s lawyers asked that he be transferred to the Dutch city instead of Arusha in Tanzania, saying long-haul air travel would pose a health risk to the 85-year-old businessman because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“I hereby amend the arrest warrant and order of transfer,” Arusha-based judge Iain Bonomy said, ordering the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals “to modify Kabuga’s conditions of detention to …

Soyinka Blasts FG Over Use Of Military On ‘Unarmed’ Protesters,

Soyinka Blasts FG Over Use Of Military On ‘Unarmed’ Protesters,

October 21, 2020 4:27 pm

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has condemned the deployment of soldiers by the Federal Government on “unarmed” protesting youths at Lekki Toll Gate on Tuesday, in which many persons were feared dead.

Read Also: Nigeria Has Always Been Divided – Presidency Replies Soyinka

Soyinka made the remarks in a lengthy statement he wrote from his A.R.I. Kemta Housing Estate, residence, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday.

The Nobel Laureate, who urged affected state governors to demand from FG immediate withdrawal of armed soldiers from the states, stressed that the Centre had chosen to act in an “authoritarian manner.”

He added that …

Civil Defence Boss Declares Emergency On National Assets, Infrastructure

Civil Defence Boss Declares Emergency On National Assets, Infrastructure

October 21, 2020 3:50 pm

Following widespread unrest in the wake of #EndSARS agitations in many parts of the country, Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, has “declared emergency on all critical infrastructure and national assets in the country”.

Read Also: NSCDC Arrests Three Drug Dealers In Jigawa

Accordingly, he has directed all state commandants to immediately reinforce deployment of personnel in and around all strategic critical infrastructure and national assets located in their states to forestall any act of vandalism, arson or destruction by miscreants who may capitalize on the ongoing protest in most parts …

UN Antonio Guterres breaks silence on #EndSARS protests

UN Antonio Guterres Breaks Silence On #EndSARS Protests

October 21, 2020 3:37 pm
Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations has reacted to the escalating use of force on unarmed Nigerian citizens, especially on the #EndSARS protesters.

The UN secretary-general condemned the escalating violence on Wednesday via his verified Twitter account.

He wrote; ‘I condemn the escalation of violence in Lagos, Nigeria, which has resulted in multiple deaths & injuries. I call for demonstrations to be peaceful and for an end to reported police brutality and abuses.’

‘Authorities must investigate these incidents & hold perpetrators accountable’ he tweeted.

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Atiku Pays Tribute To Late PANDEF Chair, Nkanga

I Am Heartbroken, Buhari Must Address Nigerians Now – Atiku

October 21, 2020 3:34 pm

Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday said he was heartbroken following shooting of #EndSARS protesters in Lekki, Lagos by soldiers, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation now.

Atiku, in a video, said he woke up this morning and did the unusual, by calling some of his acquaintances because he wanted to be sure they were safe.

Read Also: Gov Sanwo-Olu Extends Lagos Curfew By 72 Hours

‘I also wanted to be assured that the event of yesterday was a nightmare, but it was real. This is our new normal, as I speak, many parents and

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Angry protesters hijack, vandalise Air Force Vehicle in Benin

Angry Protesters Hijack, Vandalise Air Force Vehicle In Benin

October 21, 2020 3:06 pm

It was more of a civil disobedience than protest in Benin, the capital of Edo state on Wednesday as angry protesters  defied all possible danger to hijack and vandalise a Toyota Hilux operational van of Nigeria Air force.

The incident occurred along Benin/Agbor road, shortly after some mobile policemen allegedly vandalized and looted a black-colored Lexus RX330, marked Edo: AKA 235 RZ said to belong to one of the protesters.

All musical items and a power generating set which the protesters had been using for a carnival right on the road for the past four days, were allegedly taken away …

Hoodlums shun curfew, attack Ondo APC secretariat

Hoodlums Shun Curfew, Attack Ondo APC Secretariat

October 21, 2020 3:01 pm
Despite the 24-hour curfew imposed by the State government of Ondo, some hoodlums have attacked the party secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state located at Oyemekun road on Wednesday.

The hoodlums who might have infiltrated the #EndSARS protest in the state stormed the party secretariat at 11.00 am and vandalised all the valuables in the secretariat.

It was gathered that the hoodlums also carted away some personal belongings of some officials of the party.

Alex Kalejaiye, the state publicity secretary of the APC, who confirmed …

Obasanjo blames Buhari for poor handling of #EndSARS protests

Obasanjo Blames Buhari For Poor Handling Of EndSARS Protests

October 21, 2020 1:21 pm

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has blamed Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari for the escalating of violence and clashes in several parts of the country.

Read Also: You Are Dividing Nigeria – Presidency Attacks Obasanjo

“It is clear that Mr. President and his lieutenants did not exhaust the opportunities for dialogues with the protesters before resolting the use of force,” Obasanjo said in a statement on Wednesday.

“It is worse there is denial of wrongdoing in spite of overwhelming visual evidence,” he added.

Lagos descended into chaos on Wednesday after government security forces fired live ammunition Tuesday on hundreds of protestors.

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'Danfo Buses To Be Remodeled, Not Scrapped' – Sanwo-Olu

Gov Sanwo-Olu Extends Lagos Curfew By 72 Hours

October 21, 2020 12:37 pm

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stretched the 24-hour curfew in the city.

The lockdown has been extended by 72 hours.

Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Wednesday in a live broadcast.

The development followed the growing violence in different parts of Lagos.

Read Also: No Fatalities Recorded At Lekki Toll Gate Shooting – Sanwo-Olu

His full speech:

‘Dear Lagosians, I address you today with a heavy heart, but not just as your elected Governor. I do so as a father and a brother. I do so as one who is touched by the infirmities and feelings of his people. I …

#EndSARS - NPA Apapa office on fire

#EndSARS: NPA Apapa Office On Fire

October 21, 2020 12:34 pm
The Nigeria Port Authority (NPA) building has been set ablaze by hoodlums protesting the killing of peaceful young protesters by soldiers at the Lekki Toll-gate in Lagos on Tuesday night.

The building was razed as the NPA fire fighters run for their dear lives and therefore unable to arrest the inferno.

A staff of the authority confirmed that the hoodlums also attacked the NPA facility in Dockyard, Apapa and carted away valuable items.

All vehicles in the premises were also set on fire by some unidentified hoodlums.

Staff …

UN Secretary-General Condemns Killing Of Protesters In Nigeria

UN Secretary-General Condemns Killing Of Protesters In Nigeria

October 21, 2020 12:31 pm

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the killing of unarmed protesters by Nigerian authorities.

Read Also: Nigeria Army Guns Down Protesters At Lekki Toll Gate.

‘The Secretary-General is following recent developments in Nigeria and calls for an end to reported police brutality and abuses,” Guterres’s spokesman Stephanie Dujarric said in a statement on Wednesday.”He condemns the violent escalation on 20 October in Lagos which resulted in multiple deaths and caused many injuries.’
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