October 2020

Osinbajo Finally Reacts To Lekki Shootings, Promises Justice

Osinbajo Finally Reacts To Lekki Shootings, Promises Justice

October 22, 2020 8:35 am
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has finally reacted to the Lekki toll plaza shootings that occurred on Tuesday.

The VP broke his silence late Wednesday night about 11:35 pm via his verified Twitter account.

Read Also: End SARS: AU Reacts To Shooting Of Lagos Protesters

He wrote ‘My heart goes out to all the victims of the Lekki shootings, and also the policemen and all other men and women who lost their lives in the past few days in different parts of Lagos & other states.’

‘I spoke to some of those in hospital. The pain of these terrible events is

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Fayose Lambasts House Of Reps, Call Them Toothless Bulldogs

No True President Will Wait To Be Compelled To Speak – Fayose

October 22, 2020 8:34 am

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has attacked President Muhammadu Buhari, saying no true president of a nation will wait to be compelled to speak to his people at this critical time.

He said one was getting convinced that something must be wrong somewhere.

Fayose tweeted: ‘Is this really the Gen. Muhammadu Buhari that Nigerians elected as their President?’

‘Can a father keep silent for this long when his children who are only agitating for food are being killed by his own security guards?’

‘Honestly, no true President of

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2 feared dead, police stations, others burnt amidst gunshots in Rivers

Police Stations, Others Burnt Amidst Mayhem In Rivers

October 22, 2020 6:13 am

Just as it is going on in Lagos State,  criminal gangs have hijacked the #EndSARS protests in Rivers with two police stations already set ablaze amidst sporadic shooting in Oyigbo Local Government Area of the State.

The hoodlums also burnt down a building housing a State High Court.

An unconfirmed report indicated that a police vehicle was also burnt at Woji, a town in suburb of Port Harcourt, the state capital while two persons were also feared dead.

Read Also: End SARS: AU Reacts To Shooting Of Lagos Protesters

Reports of the burning of the buildings came amidst sounds of …

Jumia Nigeria Shuts Site To Mourn Victims Of Protests In Nigeria

Jumia Nigeria Shuts Site To Mourn Victims Of Protests In Nigeria

October 22, 2020 6:09 am

One of Africa’s e-commerce platforms, Jumia in the early house of Thursday October 22nd 2020, shut down its website to customers and sellers to mourn victims of protests against police brutality in Nigeria.

In a statement displayed on the site after the shutdown, the company appealed to its stakeholders to join in the show of solidarity to mourn the victims.

The company also wish that Nigeria emerge from this as a stronger nation bound in peace and unity.

The statement reads: ‘With sadness and heavy hearts, it is our

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Stability Of Chad Must Be Prioritised – African Union, EU

End SARS: AU Reacts To Shooting Of Lagos Protesters

October 22, 2020 5:15 am

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has condemned the violence that erupted during the peaceful #EndSARS protests in the Lekki area of Lagos State on Tuesday night.

The crisis escalated after men of the Nigerian military opened fire on the protesters which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.

AU statement was signed and issued by Ebba Kalondo (Ms), Spokesperson to the Chairperson African Union Commission.

The statement said that the Chairperson condoled with the families of those who were killed during the attack and wished those injured a speedy recovery.

Read Also: Lekki Toll Gate killings:

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Tinubu Tells Lagos Govt To Donate Revenue Of Toll Gate To Victims

End SARS: Fulani Elders, Miyetti Allah Clash Over Tinubu

October 22, 2020 5:15 am

A group of Fulani elders, under the aegis of Concerned Fulbe Forum, has criticized Bello Bodejo, leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore for accusing Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, of sponsoring the End SARS protest.

The elders questioned the state of mind and leadership credential of Bodejo in aspiring to lead Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore.

They wondered why Tinubu whose properties have been destroyed in Lagos State would allegedly sponsor the people to destroy his assets.

Read Also: End SARS: Tinubu Dissociates Self From Lekki Attack

In a statement signed by its Chairman, Abubakar Ardido

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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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