October 2020

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End SARS: Policemen Beat Protesters Carrying Nigerian Flag

October 19, 2020 9:36 am

Nigeria Police officers have beaten up a number of End SARS protesters.

This occurred four days after the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, warned against use of force.

Adamu stated that ‘the fundamental right of freedom of expression, assembly, and movement must always be upheld and protected by the police’.

The IGP’s caution followed several photos and videos showing battering of citizens.

Some of those attacked on Monday were carrying the Nigerian flag.

Read Also: Hoodlums Disrupt Benin #EndSARS Protest, Break Prison’s Gate

The belief was that anyone carrying the country’s symbol would be spared of assault by security …

Asari Dokubo Tackles Akpabio Over NDDC Board

EndSARS: Forget Nigeria, Let’s Fight For Biafra – Asari

October 19, 2020 9:32 am

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Alhaji Asari Dokubo has called on people of the region to shun the protests against police brutality and scrapping of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, and focus on the reinvention of the Sovereign State of Biafra.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, Asari addressed people of Niger Delta participating in the nationwide protests, which he said is a waste of time.

According to the ex-warlord, there is nothing to restructure about Nigeria, insisting that it is a waste of time cooperating with the Yorubas in the #ENDSARS protests, adding that the only solution for Niger …

Gani Adams: The Phenomenal Leader Of The New Yoruba Nation

Crocodile Smile: Gani Adams Writes Buhari, Warns Against Attack

October 19, 2020 9:31 am

Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has written President Muhammadu Buhari, warning against the use of military force against protesters across the country.

This is despite the Nigerian Army saying that its announced plans to kick off ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ across the 36 states of the country was not because of the ongoing protests.

The protests calling for scrapping of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, and total overhauling of the police have endured for over two weeks now.

In a letter to President Buhari on Sunday, Adams said instead of deploying soldiers against peaceful protesters, the President should …

Hoodlums Disrupt Benin #EndSARS Protest, Break Prison’s Gate

Hoodlums Disrupt Benin #EndSARS Protest, Break Prison’s Gate

October 19, 2020 8:50 am

There was chaos in Benin when suspected hoodlums hijacked the #EndSARS protest and broke into the Benin Prison along Sapele road and freed several inmates in one of the cells.

Read Also: Segalink Pulls Out Of #EndSARS Protest

They were said to have been killed when the armed squad of Nigeria Correctional Services engaged the hoodlums in gun fire. Some other persons reportedly sustained injuries‎ in the ensuing confusion.

The hoodlums were also said to have vandalized the High Court 4 which is beside the prison.

They were said to have started gathering along Sapele Road beside the prison as …

Defence Minister sends message to #EndSARS protesters

Defence Minister Sends Message To #EndSARS Protesters

October 19, 2020 5:12 am
The Minister of Defence,  Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (Rtd), has cautioned #EndSARS protesters against breaching national security.

General Magashi gave the caution when the National Coordinator Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO) Danladi Pasali led the Executives drawn from its Headquarters, Zonal and State levels paid him a courtesy visit  at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja, Mohammed Abdulkadir, the Special Assistant on media and publicity to the Minister said in a statement on Sunday.

The Minister also extoled the virtues of  President Muhammadu Buhari whom he described as a forthright  leader and thanked members of the Buhari Campaign Organisation …

Gov. Akeredolu visits Oyetola over #EndSARS attack

Governor Akeredolu Visits Oyetola Over #EndSARS Attack

October 19, 2020 5:11 am
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Sunday, paid a solidarity visit to his Osun counterpart, Adegboyega Oyetola, over the attack on his convoy by armed thugs that allegedly infiltrated the ranks of the #EndSARS protesters in Osogbo.

Akeredolu, who described the attack as shocking, appealed to the protesting youths to give the government time to attend to their demands and interests.

He commended the security aides of Gov. Oyetola for not fighting back, saying that the situation would have resulted in an unpleasant outcome that will make nonsense …

N81bn theft at NDDC is mere pickpocketing – Asari Dokubo

Buhari Will Not Hand Over To You – Asari Warns Jonathan

October 19, 2020 5:09 am

Asari Dokubo, a former militant leader in the Niger Delta region, has told ex-president Goodluck Jonathan to stop fooling himself by running around the Aso Rock thinking he would be considered for presidency come 2023.

Dokubo said this in a Facebook address on Sunday, cautioning Jonathan not to fall for calls by emissaries, advising him to run for the 2023 presidential election.

The ex-militant leader said this despite being a strong supporter of the Bayelsa-born former President while in and out of office.

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He frowned on Jonathan’s consistent visits to …

End SARS: NECO Postpones Examination

End SARS: NECO Postpones Examination

October 19, 2020 5:05 am

The National Examination Council (NECO) has announced the reschedule of Paper I Computer Studies Practicals which was to take place on Monday 19 October 2020 to November 16 2020.

This was made known in a statement by the Head, Information and Public Relations Division, NECO, Azeez Sani.

Sani said the paper was rescheduled because of the End SARS protests that blocked the free movement of transport at the entrance gate into Benin City, the Edo state capital.

Read Also: NECO Officials To Swear Oath Of Allegiance – Registrar

He further stated that the NECO delivery truck left its take-off point …

Iran Says it's Ready For Talks If U.S. Apologises Over Nuclear Pact

Iran Says UN Arms Embargo On Tehran Has Been Lifted

October 18, 2020 4:53 pm
Iran said a longstanding UN embargo on arms sales to and from the Islamic republic expired Sunday in line with a 2015 landmark nuclear deal with world powers from which Washington has withdrawn. 
Tehran, which could now purchase weapons from Russia, China and elsewhere, has hailed the development as a diplomatic victory over its arch enemy the United States, which had tried to maintain an indefinite freeze on arms sales.

“As of today, all restrictions on the transfer of arms, related activities and financial services to and from the Islamic Republic of Iran… are all automatically terminated,” the foreign ministry

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Japan PM Suga sends offering to controversial war shrine

Japan PM Suga Sends Offering To Controversial War Shrine

October 18, 2020 4:52 pm

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga sent a ritual offering Saturday to the controversial Yasukuni war shrine, which is seen by neighbouring countries as a symbol of the nation’s past militarism, especially during World War II.

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Yasukuni honours some 2.5 million war dead, mostly Japanese, who perished in the country’s wars since the late 19th century.

But it also honours senior military and political figures convicted of war crimes by an international tribunal after WWII.

The prime minister sent a sacred “masakaki” tree in the name of the prime minister …

EndSARS -Fuji Star, Pasuma Chased Out Of Alausa Protest Ground

EndSARS: Fuji Star, Pasuma Chased Out Of Protest Ground

October 18, 2020 4:39 pm

Popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Alabi Odetola, fondly addressed as Pasuma Wonder, joined Nigerian youths to protest police brutality and extra-judicial killings, saying ‘#EndSARS, #Endpolicebrutality.’

But, it appears the youths were not pleased with his presence at the Alausa protest ground on Sunday as they chased him from the venue.

Pasuma, who was earlier seen with a microphone addressing the crowd was later sent away as the youths said they did not want him among them.

Read Also: Church Service Holds At Lekki #EndSARS Protest

It could not be ascertained why the Orobokibo initiator was treated in such manner.

However, while

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Details of Buhari’s meeting with NASS leadership

End SARS: Details Of Buhari’s Meeting With NASS Leadership

October 18, 2020 3:37 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday met behind closed door with the leadership of the National Assembly at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Senate President Ahmad Lawan and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila represented the leadership of NASS at the meeting which was presided over by the president.

Speaking to State House correspondents at the end of the meeting, the Senate President said the meeting specifically deliberated on how best to address the ongoing End SARS demonstrations being witnessed in some parts of the country.

Read Also: #EndSars Protesters In Lekki

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