October 23, 2020

Unrest: Christian Clerics Made Unguarded Utterances – Sharia Council

Christian Clerics Made Unguarded Utterances – Sharia Council

October 23, 2020 11:27 am

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria has condemned widespread violence in the country.

It noted that some Christian leaders made inciting utterances instead of cautioning their followers.

In a statement on Thursday, Nafi’u Baba-Ahmad, the Secretary General, regretted that the End SARS protest was hijacked.

Ahmad said this was despite SARS disbandment and other actions by federal and state governments.

He stressed that violent protests could destabilise the polity and create civil strife.

The council noted that the End SARS demonstrations will not necessarily translate into fundamental changes in the police force, or bring an end to security violations …

How Tinubu's Presidential Ambition Put Him Into Trouble

How Tinubu’s Presidential Ambition Got Him Into Trouble

October 23, 2020 10:24 am

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the national leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) has made news headlines in both Nigeria and international news stations for the past few days. His noteriority has grown so much like wildfire and he is now the core subject of gossip tabloids and trending topics in Nigeria with different stories and different tale versions being spun against him. The genesis of his new-found fame: The Lekki Toll Gate Massascre.

The Lekki toll gate massascre happened on the night of 20th of October, 2020, at about 6:50 pm. Some Nigeria Army officials had allegedly opened fire at End …

Buhari, Gowon, Obasanjo, other former leaders meet

Buhari, Gowon, Obasanjo, Other Former Leaders Meet

October 23, 2020 7:06 am

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), is currently meeting some former Nigerian leaders.

Although the agenda of the meeting is not made public, issues bordering on the current security situation in the country are believed to top the agenda.

While Buhari is presiding from the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, some former Nigerian leaders are participating virtually.

Those participating virtually include General Yakubu Gowon (retd.); former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.); former President Goodluck Jonathan and Chief Ernest Shonekan.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo;  National Security …

#EndSARS: Gov Obaseki Meets Protesters, Reviews Curfew

#EndSARS: Gov Obaseki Meets Protesters, Reviews Curfew

October 23, 2020 6:48 am
Edo Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reviewed the 24-hours curfew imposed on the State last Monday when the #EndSARS protest turned violent.
He announced the downward review of the curfew after meeting with some civil society groups in Benin.
The governor said he anticipated the uprising, because things are not going right in the country.
‘Following this the meeting, we will step down the 24-hours curfew to allow people go out for their daily bread.’
‘The curfew is now from 4pm to 6am, and we will watch it
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Kaduna: PDP Floors APC Again, Wins Kajuru LG Election

PDP Orders Nigerian Flag Flown At Half Staff For Lekki Victims

October 23, 2020 6:47 am

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed that its flag at all the party’s offices be flown at half-staff for one week, beginning from today.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, said the gesture is meant to honour the victims of the shooting Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.

Read Also: APC, PDP Tangle Over Attack On #EndSARS Protesters In Lagos

He said the party has taken the decision in reaction to President Muhammadu Buhari’s broadcast on the #EndSARS protests in the country.

‘In solidarity with Nigerians, our party has directed that our flag in all our offices across

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Ogun Reads Riot Act As Hoodlums Threaten To Attack Govt Property

Ogun Reads Riot Act As Hoodlums Threaten To Attack Govt Property

October 23, 2020 6:47 am

The Ogun State Government has warned those planning to attack public and private warehouses – storages, commercial premises, public buildings and private businesses against such acts.

A statement by the Ogun State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Waheed Odusile, confirmed that the warning came, ‘against the backdrop of audio messages trending in some circles detailing plans by some criminal elements who had hijacked the peaceful #EndSARS protests to attack government properties in different locations in the state, with the intention of looting such.’

While warning of dire consequences, Odusile said, ‘Our combined team of law enforcement agents have been

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‘You Are A Dictator, Sociopathic Disgrace’ – FFK Attacks Buhari

‘You Are A Dictator, Sociopathic Disgrace’ – FFK Attacks Buhari

October 23, 2020 6:45 am

Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, on Friday, condemned President Muhammadu Buhari’s nationwide address to End SARS protesters.

Fani-Kayode said Buhari’s speech exposed him as a disgrace to humanity and a dictator.

He pointed out that Buhari was not a president but a monster, who is sociopathic in nature.

Read Also: Nigeria May End If #EndSARS Protesters Are Slaughtered – FFK

The former minister stated this in a series of tweets.

According to Fani-Kayode: ‘Buhari’s speech was an insult to our people, a disgrace to humanity and a stench in the nostrils of God.’

‘He is not warm, he is cold.

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Gov Sanwo-Olu Releases Names Of Police Officers Under Prosecution

Sanwo-Olu Releases Names Of Police Officers Under Prosecution

October 23, 2020 6:01 am

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, released the names of police officers being prosecuted for various human rights violations across the State.

Sanwo-Olu said the prosecution was part of efforts of his administration to end police brutality in the State.

He disclosed the list in a series of tweets, via his verified Twitter handle.

Read Also: President Buhari Hasn’t Spoken To Me – Sanwo-Olu

According to the governor: ‘Good morning Lagos,’

‘Today seems like a good day to get on to the work of rebuilding Lagos and ending police brutality.’

‘To show our commitment to the latter,

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Why NASS Must Impeach President Buhari – Reno Omokri

Why NASS Must Impeach President Buhari – Reno Omokri

October 23, 2020 5:50 am

Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday urged the National Assembly to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari for Nigeria to have peace in the land as End SARS continues to spread across the country.

Omokri said this while reacting to the killings of twenty villagers in Zamfara State by bandits on Wednesday.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the bandits stormed the village in Tunga Kwana community in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara, shot sporadically, killing women and children.

Read Also: Nigerians Actually Think We Are Weak – Buhari Broadcast

However, Omokri, in a …

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