October 2020

Dangote Refinery, Others Threaten Existing Plants – OPEC

Dangote Refinery, Others Threaten Existing Plants – OPEC

October 13, 2020 12:04 pm

New refining capacities expected to come on stream in Nigeria and other African countries in the next few years may increase pressure on existing plants on the continent, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said.

OPEC, in its newly released 2020 World Oil Outlook, estimated refining capacity additions between 2020 and 2025 at around 5.2 million barrels per day based on the review of announced and planned refinery projects.

“Significant capacity additions are also expected in Africa in the medium-term period. Additions of new refining capacity are clearly in line with oil demand growth expectations, which show …

CBN Explains Why Nigeria Can’t Stop Borrowing

FG To Use VAT Proceeds To Subsidise Electricity Tariff For 3 Months

October 13, 2020 12:02 pm

Proceed from Value Added Tax will be used to subsidise electricity tariff, according to agreement reached between the Federal Government and Labour.

The subsidy could be as much as ₦10.20 per kilowatt hour distributed across bands A, B and C for up to three months, said minister of state for labour and employment Festus Keyamo.

The three months is time for the joint technical committee bridging the talks between labour and federal government to complete its scope of work.

The committee, comprising ministries, departments, agencies, Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress, was put up to investigate the implementation of …

No Nigerian Will Be Mandated To Take COVID Vaccines – FG

SARS: Presidential Panel Approves 5-Point Demand From Protesters

October 13, 2020 12:01 pm

The Presidency has said the Presidential Panel on the Reform of the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has approved the five-point demand from Nigerians, who have been protesting across the country since last week.

This was contained in a statement on Tuesday and signed by President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser of Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.

According to him, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, convened a meeting with stakeholders, where he agreed to meet demands, which include halting use of force against protesters and unconditional release of arrested citizens.

Read Also: SARS: Buhari Must Resign Now – Fani-Kayode

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EndSARS - Daddy Freeze Slams Churches And General Overseers Over Silence

SARS: Daddy Freeze Slams Churches And GOs Over Silence

October 13, 2020 12:00 pm

Popular broadcaster, Ifedayo Olarinde aka Daddy Freeze has hit out at the Churches and their leaders who are yet to lend their voices in the ongoing #EndSARS campaign against police brutality in Nigeria.

Taking to his Twitter page, The Lagos-based On Air Personality acknowledged others who have spoken out and pleaded with the rest to publicly come out and stand for the people like late American Christian minister and activist, Martin Luther King Jr, did for his own people.

Read Also: SARS: Buhari Must Resign Now – Fani-Kayode

 

He wrote;
‘The silence from the Churches/GOs regarding #EndSARS is so

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Okowa Orders Police Officers To Refrain From Brutalising Protesters

Okowa Orders Police Officers To Refrain From Brutalising Protesters

October 13, 2020 10:31 am

The Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa has issued an order to the police command to desist from brutalizing peaceful protesters in the State.

The Governor made this known in a tweet via his Twitter account on Tuesday while reacting to the ongoing nationwide protest against police brutality.

The Governor said “Peaceful protests are a necessary part of the democratic process and the citizens have the right to express their grievances.”

Read Also: Sanwo-Olu Orders Release Of Arrested #EndSARS Protesters

He also urged the protesters to ensure they are law-biding while making their various intentions known.

‘As young people across

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End SARS - Protesters storm Ibadan roads, demand total end of police squad

End SARS: Protesters Storm Ibadan Roads

October 13, 2020 7:41 am

Youths clamouring for a total ban of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) have stormed major roads in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the peaceful protest is led by some activists and youth leaders in the state.

Our correspondent monitoring the protest reports that the protesters are currently blocking the Iwo Road interchange in Ibadan.

Some of the protesters protested at the University of Ibadan gate and other strategic areas in the state capital.

Read Also: Sanwo-Olu Orders Release Of Arrested #EndSARS Protesters

The protesting youths carried various placards demanding a total ban of …

Buhari names Lauretta Onochie, others as INEC commissioners

Buhari Names Lauretta Onochie, Others As INEC Commissioner

October 13, 2020 7:39 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has sought Senate’s confirmation of Commissioners of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, reads a letter containing the names at plenary on Tuesday.

Read Also: SARS: Buhari Must Resign Now – Fani-Kayode

Those to be confirmed are Prof. Muhaamad Sani from Katsina State, Lauretta Onochie from Delta State, Kunle Cornelius Ajayi from Ekiti State and Seidu Ahmad from Jigawa State.

Lauretta Onochie is Buhari’s Special Assistant on social media.

 

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Anka, Senator Who Foiled Obasanjo’s Third Term Agenda Is Dead

October 13, 2020 7:31 am

One of the notable and front line senators that fought former president, Olusegun Obasanjo’s third term agenda, senator Yushua Anka is dead.

According to a press statement by one of the senator’s relations, Alhaji Ibrahim Anka, the senator died in Abuja after a protracted ailment.

Senator Anka was an inlaw to former governor of Zamfara State, Senator Ahmed Sani Yarima who also took over senator Yushua Anka’s seat in the senate and represented Zamfara West senatorial zone between 2007- 2019.

Read Also: You Are Dividing Nigeria – Presidency Attacks Obasanjo

It could be recalled that the late senator spoke …

Edo Will Not Give Any Land To Herdsmen For Grazing – Obaseki

5 Candidates Drag Obaseki To Election Tribunal

October 13, 2020 7:30 am

Five political parties and their candidates have dragged Godwin Obaseki, the re-elected governor of Edo state to the Election Tribunal, challenging his declaration as the winner of the 19 September poll.

But for now, the bailiff has not been able to personally serve Obaseki with the petitions.

The Secretary of the tribunal, Mr Sunday Martins, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Monday.

Martin’s said that the 21-day window period for the submission of petitions ended on Saturday.

He said that the governor ‘must be served personally because it is an originating process.’

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Desmond Elliot secures release of #EndSARS protesters

Desmond Elliot Secures Release Of #EndSARS Protesters

October 13, 2020 3:58 am
Honourable Desmond Elliot has secured the release of five arrested #EndSARS protesters who were detained at Area C Police station, Surulere.

The 46-year-old politician who represents Surulere Constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly, followed through the instructions of Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of House of Representatives.

Gbajabiamila had earlier contacted Lagos Commissioner of Police and Elliot to fasten the release of the protesters. He assured that their rights would not be violated.

Read Also; Femi Kuti Joins #SARSMUSTEND Protest

Five of the released protesters include Okara Nkem, Ayodeji Ayeni, Nduka Treasure, Adeola Adebayo and Adetifa Olanrewaju Samuel.

However, …

Lagos Assembly passes Vote of Confidence on Speaker Obasa

Lagos Assembly Passes Vote Of Confidence On Speaker Obasa

October 13, 2020 3:58 am

Thirty-five members of Lagos House of Assembly present at the Plenary of Monday, October 12, 2020, have passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa for his exemplary leadership.

Members also debunked rumour making the round in social media that 26 of them have signed impeachment notice on the speaker.

The motion for the vote of confidence was moved by Hon Rotimi Olowo (Somolu 1) and was seconded by Hon Kehinde Joseph ( Alimosho 2), after which all the members in the hallowed …

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Gov Nyesom Wike Bans #EndSARS Protests In Rivers State

October 13, 2020 3:55 am

Governor Nyesom Wike has banned all forms of protests in Rivers State.

The governor specifically said all proposed protests by #EndSARS campaigners have been prohibited.

Wike’s directive was contained in a statement on Monday night by his Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim.

Read Also; Femi Kuti Joins #SARSMUSTEND Protest

He explained that there was no need for any form of demonstration since the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had disbanded the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force.

The statement read, ‘The Rivers State Government hereby wish to inform the general public that all forms of protests

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