October 2020

Fuel Hike: Labour Movement Dead In Nigeria – Wike

Zamfara Gold: I Never Said FG Should Hands Off Rivers Oil – Wike

October 12, 2020 8:32 am

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike has denied making any statement that Rivers state can also manage its oil like the case of the gold in Zamfara.

A statement by Paulinus Nsirim, the Commissioner for Information reads ‘ The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a completely false and misleading story circulating in the Social Media, that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State made some remarks in connection with a report that the Central Bank of Nigeria will purchase N 5billion worth of Gold from the Zamfara State Government.’

Read Also: What Gov Wike, Amaechi Said About

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Benue People Against Killer Herdsmen, Not Any Tribe – Gov Ortom

Ortom Consoles Families Of Victims Of Auto Crash In Benue

October 12, 2020 7:43 am

Governor Samuel Ortom on Sunday condoled with the families of those who lost their lives in a motor accident on Saturday at Gbatse Village, Ushongo Local Government Area.

This was contained in a press statement, signed by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Terver Akase, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi.

The governor also sympathized with the Management, Staff, and students of the University of Mkar, Mkar, who lost two of their lecturers, Joseph Leva and Moses Tarnongo, in the accident.

Tarnongo died alongside his wife …

End SARS - Davido To Meet IG Of Police Monday

End SARS: Davido To Meet IG Of Police Monday

October 12, 2020 3:51 am

David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has disclosed that he will be meeting with the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu.

The meeting is not unconnected with the ongoing #EndSARS campaign going on both online and offline.

Davido, in a tweet on Sunday night, pleaded with his colleagues to join him in the IGP’s office.

Read Also: Nigerians React To Disbandment Of SARS By IGP Adamu

‘I am meeting with the Inspector-General of Police tomorrow at 10 am.’

‘All my colleagues if you can get to Abuja tomorrow before 10 am and follow me to the meeting! It would mean a

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End SARS: Trade Unions, Opposition Parties Failed Nigerians – Sani

End SARS: Trade Unions, Opposition Parties Failed Nigerians – Sani

October 12, 2020 3:50 am

Shehu Sani, former Kaduna Central Senator, on Sunday reacted to the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, unit of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF.

Sani rebuked the trade unions and opposition parties in Nigeria for failing to defend Nigerians.

The former lawmaker who spoke with Newsmen said trade unions and the opposition in Nigeria have shown that they are incapable of defending the rights of Nigerians.

He commended youths who protested against SARS, leading to the dissolution of the police unit.

Read Also: Shehu Sani Reacts As Boko Haram Attacks Borno Gov’s Convoy

According to Sani: ‘If you check

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SARS: Senate President Reacts, Buhari Listened To Peoples Voice

SARS: Senate President Reacts, Buhari Listened To Peoples Voice

October 12, 2020 3:39 am

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has reacted to the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad by President Muhammadu Buhari, saying he listened to the voice of the Nigerian people over their dissatisfaction with the operations of the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force.

Lawan said with the courageous decision to dissolve the police unit, the President and his government have shown themselves as responsive to the feelings of the people.

‘I am applauding the President because it is a demonstration of good leadership to yield to the demand of the populace in difficult situations like this,’ Lawan said.

He …

Nigerians Sign Petition To Arrest IGP Adamu

Nigerians Sign Petition To Arrest IGP Adamu

October 12, 2020 3:38 am

More than 24,000 Nigerian citizens have signed a petition calling for International Criminal Court to arrest Nigerian Police under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu.

After the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has dissolved the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) earlier today a gazillion of policemen & soldiers have besieged Ogbomoso in Oyo State & a teenager was shot dead while two others are critically wounded.

Read Also: Breaking: IGP Adamu Disbands FSARS Nationwide

A citizen, Amadi Chima took to petition.org to petition Mohammed Adamu to International Criminal Court for unleasing war against defenseless and innocent Nigerian youths

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18 Dead In Thailand Bus-Train Collision

18 Dead In Thailand Bus-Train Collision

October 11, 2020 3:25 pm

At least 18 people were killed and more than 40 injured in Thailand Sunday when a freight train crashed into a bus taking passengers to a religious ceremony, officials said.

The morning collision, around 50 kilometres (30 miles) east of the capital, Bangkok, toppled the bus and sheared off part of its roof.

More than 40 passengers were rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment, said provincial hospital director Sombat Chutimanukul.

“Four are in critical condition and eight remain under observation” out of the 23 admitted to her hospital, she told reporters.

By late afternoon, more than 30 passengers who …

Sudan Peace Will Cost $7.5 Billion - Finance Minister

Sudan Peace Will Cost $7.5 Billion – Finance Minister

October 11, 2020 3:24 pm

Sudan’s landmark peace deal with rebels that seeks to end decades of war will cost $7.5 billion, the finance minister has said — a vast sum for the poverty-stricken nation.

Under the October 3 deal between Khartoum and a coalition of rebel groups, the government pledged to fund major development projects in areas ruined by years of war, including in the western Darfur region.

“The implementation of the peace plan requires at least $7.5 billion over 10 years,” Heba Mohamed Ali Ahmed said, according to Sudanese media reports on Friday.

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My re-election, reward for hard work — Akeredolu

My Re-Election, Reward For Hard Work – Akeredolu

October 11, 2020 3:07 pm

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has described his re-election as the reward for hard work, dedication, focus, honesty and patriotism.

Akeredolu was re-elected with 29,2830 votes to defeat the candidate of People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Eyitayo Jegede, who had 19,5791 votes at the just-concluded Ondo governorship election.

Akeredolu made the assertion in Akure on Sunday, shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him the winner of the election which he won by a margin of 97,039 votes.

He said that his re-election was an indication of his administration’s performance in the last three and a half years.…

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

Ondo Election: You’re Bad Loser – APC Blasts PDP

October 11, 2020 12:42 pm

The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC has lashed out at the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for not showing the spirit of sportsmanship following what it described as an obvious outcome of the election.

According to the APC while taunting PDP over its performance at the poll held on Saturday, it emphasized that the needful ought to have been done by congratulating the APC and its candidate, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu who is about to be declared winner of the election by the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC.

Read Also: INEC Declares Akeredolu Winner Of Ondo Governorship Election

Speaking on behalf of …

Nigerians React To Disbandment Of SARS By IGP Adamu

Nigerians React To Disbandment Of SARS By IGP Adamu

October 11, 2020 12:38 pm

Nigerians from various walks of life have reacted to the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS by the Inspector General of Police.

Recall that following the nationwide protest against police brutality, Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector-General of Police, on Sunday ordered all officers and men of the now defunct Special Anti-robbery Squad to be redeployed with immediate effect.

While reacting, some Nigerians asked where the SARS personnel will be moved to, others congratulated the youths for the victory.

Here are some comments DAILY POST curated from Twitter.

@ayosogunro, ”I am still angry but I will try to feel some elation: …

Lecturer, Wife, Three Kids Die In Benue Motor Accident

Lecturer, Wife, Three Kids Die In Benue Motor Accident

October 11, 2020 12:36 pm

The University of Mkar in Benue State has confirmed the death of its two lecturers, Mr Joshua Leva and Mr Moses Tarnongo, in a motor accident which occurred on Saturday.

DAILY POST had reported that the accident which occurred near Gbatse village in Ushongo Local Government Area of the state, claimed seven lives leaving one seriously injured.

Read Also: Boat Accident At Okrika Kalio Rivers, 16 Persons Rescued

The institution’s Registrar, Rev. Emmanuel Astor, who confirmed the deaths to newsmen on Sunday in Makurdi, said one of the lecturers, Tarnongo, also lost his wife and three children during the incident.…

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