October 21, 2020

Troops Neutralise 2 Bandits In Benue, Recover Arms

October 21, 2020 12:16 pm

The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, neutralised two bandits during an operations at River Yo-Yo and Tachar villages in Benue.

The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Wednesday, said the troops had contact with the bandits who opened fire as troops closed in on their position.

Enenche said the troops responded with superior firepower, forcing the bandits to flee into the surrounding bushes.

He added that the two bandits were killed following a hot chase.

According to him, in the …

BRT Buses, Stations Set On Fire In Lagos

October 21, 2020 8:35 am

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses have been set ablaze in Lagos.

The vehicles were parked at Oyingbo BRT Station.

It was gathered that angry youths stormed the premises Wednesday morning.

The attack was reportedly a reprisal.

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Eyewitnesses say security agents allegedly killed two citizens in the early hours of Wednesday.

Tensions are high in different parts of Lagos.

The state is under a 24-hour curfew.

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End SARS: Tinubu Dissociates Self From Lekki Attack

October 21, 2020 8:30 am

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has denied being part of the shooting at the Lekki Toll Gate on Tuesday night.

Dozens of End SARS protesters were killed and many left critically injured, after men believed to be officers of the Nigerian Army, opened fire at them.

In a telephone interview with Channels Television on Wednesday morning, Tinubu insisted he will never be part of any carnage.

Read Also: EndSARS Protest: US Shuts Consulate In Lagos

The former Governor of the state also condemned the action of the Army, saying, ‘Why will they use live

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DSS Speaks On Sponsoring Of Thugs To Attack Protesters

October 21, 2020 8:03 am

Nigeria’s secret police, the Department of State Services, DSS, has described the news making the round that its personnel are aiding people in support of retaining the now banned Police Anti-robbery squad, otherwise know as pro-SARS supporters and thugs to attack those advocating for the abolition of the special police unit, popularly known as #ENDSARS protesters as false.

The secret police obviously issued the statement signed by Peter Afunaya, its spokesperson, in response to a viral video showing a man in a Prado SUV dropping people believed to be hoodlums at a place where EndSARS protesters gathered at Wuse 2 …

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

October 21, 2020 8:01 am

Governor of Lagos State, Babjide Sanwo-Olu has said that no life was lost at the shooting that happened on Tuesday at Lekki toll gate plaza.

Governor Sanwo-Olu made the claim in his live broadcast on Wednesday stating, however, that some protesters were injured.

Read Also: Lekki Toll Gate killings: Governor Sanwo-Olu Reacts

He said some of the injured victims have been operated on and were stable while others with mild to moderate injuries are still receiving treatments at different hospitals, the governor disclosed.

‘Fellow Lagosians, whilst we pray for the swift recovery of the injured, we have not recorded any

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#EndSARS: Lekki Shooting Is Nothing But A Massacre – Saraki

October 21, 2020 4:40 am

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has described soldiers’ shooting of #EndSARS protesters in Lekki on Tuesday evening as nothing but a massacre.

Saraki said he watched with horror the use of force against the Lekki #EndSARS protesters and that his heart bled for the country.

‘It is sad and disheartening that this is happening. These are peaceful youth protesting to express legitimate concerns. It is unacceptable for any Government to turn its weapons on its own young people. What has happened in Lekki tonight is nothing but a massacre.’

‘This shooting must stop immediately and the security agents that carried

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FG May Drop IPPIS For ASUU, Others As Opposition Grows

ASUU: Nigeria Govt Moves To Address Complaints On IPPIS

October 21, 2020 4:36 am

The Federal Government said it will set up a five-man committee to holistically study the complaints on the Integrated Payroll Personnel Information System (IPPIS) by the unions.

The committee will examine the complaints with a view to harmonising its activities and operations.

Read Also: FG Vs ASUU: Northern Groups Seek Zulum, Matawalle’s Intervention

Sen. Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment made this known as the conclusion reached at the end of the meeting between the Federal Government and the leadership of the Non-Academics Staff Union of Nigerian universities and other stakeholders on Wednesday in Abuja.

The Non-Academics Staff …