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Why I Will Not Resign As Ondo Deputy Governor – Ajayi

Why I Will Not Resign As Ondo Deputy Governor – Ajayi

October 20, 2020 10:35 am

The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, has insisted he would not step down from his position, no matter the intimidation he receives.

Ajayi had dumped the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but eventually ended up in the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).

He contested the October 10 governorship election under ZLP and finished third.

After the election, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu called on him to resign as Deputy Governor.

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However, a statement signed by Ajayi’s Media Adviser, Allen Sowore, in Akure dispelled the rumour …

Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu Imposes 24 Hours Curfew

Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu Imposes 24 Hours Curfew

October 20, 2020 8:23 am

Following the violent trend of #EndSARS protests, Governor Babaji  Sanwo-Olu has imposed 24 hours curfew in Lagos state.

Read Also: Hoodlums Hijack Protest, Set Lagos Police Station On Fire

Governor Sanwo-Olu made this known on Tuesday, through his social media handle. Sanwo-Olu says the peaceful protest has slid into a monster that is threatening social lives of Lagosians. The governor lamented that criminal elements are hiding behind the peaceful protest to unleash terror on the state.

‘I have watched with shock how what began as a peaceful #EndSARS protest has degenerated into a monster that is threatening the well-being …

Jonathan Was Abandoned After Conceding Defeat To Buhari - Abati

Jonathan Was Abandoned After Conceding Defeat To Buhari – Abati

October 20, 2020 6:12 am

Former Presidential Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, has recounted occurrences in the aftermath of the 2015 presidential election that saw his principal, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, booted out of office.

Abati revealed how quickly power slipped from the former President after conceding defeat to the then-candidate of the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, Muhammadu Buhari,  before the official release of the results of the presidential election.

The former presidential spokesperson was a guest on this week’s episode of #WithChude, a programme hosted by founder of …

Amaechi Plotting To Hijack #EndSARS Protest In Rivers - Wike

Amaechi Plotting To Hijack #EndSARS Protest In Rivers – Wike

October 20, 2020 6:05 am

Nyesom Wike led Rivers Government on Monday evening claimed it has received an intelligence report that the Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi-led faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) wants to infiltrate Tuesday’s  #EndSARS protest in the state to cause the destruction of lives and property.

It however did not provide any evidence to back the obviously wild allegation.

Read Also: SARS: How Wike Sold Out Because Of Vice Presidency

Paulinus Nsirim, Rivers Commissioner for Information and Communications alleged that APC and the Minister of Transportation are recruiting protesters who would be carrying placards with inscriptions: ‘# EndSARS,’ and ‘End Unemployment’ to …

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UK And European Union Mull How To Break Brexit Deadlock

October 20, 2020 6:00 am

Britain and the European Union held fresh meetings on Monday to try to unlock their Brexit impasse after London threatened to walk out and go its own way next year despite warnings of further damage to the Covid-hit economy.

The UK government launched an information campaign advising businesses that “time is running out” to be ready for a complex new trading chapter with a post-Brexit transition period expiring at the end of this year, deal or no deal.

But industry groups continue to warn of potential chaos for road hauliers and the possibility of drugs shortages, as vital preparations remain …

End SARS: Gov Bello Warns Protesters Against Overthrowing Buhari

End SARS: Gov Bello Warns Protesters Against Overthrowing Buhari

October 20, 2020 5:20 am

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has warned Nigerian youths to resist the temptation of using the current situation in the country to seek an undemocratic change in leadership.

The Governor warned that those interested in the presidency must wait till 2023 and go through democratic processes.

Bello said this in his address to the protesting Nigerian youths on Monday, being his fifth address to the youths since the #EndSARS protests began.

Read Also: End SARS Protesters Have Hidden Agenda – Buni

“It goes without saying that despite different levels of dissatisfaction with the status quo in our country among the …

EndSARS: Tinubu Warns Protesters, Tells Them What To Avoid

EndSARS: Tinubu Warns Protesters, Tells Them What To Avoid

October 20, 2020 5:18 am

Bola Tinubu, a National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday, warned End SARS protesters against creating a platform that would lead to the destruction of Nigeria’s democratic process.

Tinubu pointed out that protesters must not abuse their right of demonstration by impeding on the country’s democratic right.

In a statement he personally signed, the former governor of Lagos State said protesters must not bar others from movement.

Read Also: Tinubu Denies Sponsoring #EndSARS Protests

The statement reads partly: ‘However, the protesters must be careful not to set the stage for the erosion or destruction of the

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President Buhari Sacks Copyright Commission Board Chair

President Buhari Sacks Copyright Commission Board Chair

October 19, 2020 5:59 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, Dr Clinton Jaja.

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His sack which was with immediate effect was conveyed in a letter signed by the Solicitor General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Mr Dayo Apata, SAN.

The letter with reference number: SGF/PS/NCC/668 and dated October 15, however did not disclose any reason for his removal from office.

The letter sighted by our Correspondent was titled: Notification of Your Removal As Chairman Governing Board of the …

Everybody Knows US Election Was Rigged – Trump

Trump Lashes Out At ‘Stupid’ Republican Critics

October 19, 2020 4:07 pm
President Donald Trump lashed out at “stupid” critics from within his own party and called for unity on Sunday after growing Republican criticism and warnings of a “bloodbath” in the November 3 election.

Trump issued the comments as he and his Democratic opponent Joe Biden hit the ground in crucial swing states in the final stretch before an election that opinion polls show the real estate mogul is at serious risk of losing.

Speaking to a rally in the western state of Nevada, Trump ranged from attacks on Biden and boasts about his economic policies to discussions on bathroom water …

Ethiopia violence fuelled by fighters trained in Sudan -PM Abiy

Ethiopia Violence Fuelled By Fighters Trained In Sudan – Abiy

October 19, 2020 4:06 pm

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Monday that fighters involved in recent attacks on civilians in the west of the country were receiving training and shelter in neighbouring Sudan and that Khartoum’s assistance was needed to stabilise the area.

 

Abiy’s government had previously said little about what was driving the violence in the Benishangul-Gumuz region, which opposition politicians have described as ethnically motivated.

At least 12 people were killed in an attack in the region’s Metekel zone last week, while at least 15 died in a similar attack in late September.

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Bauchi Govt Uncovers 2,116 Ghost Workers

October 19, 2020 2:30 pm

The Bauchi State Government has detected 2,116 ghost workers on its payroll, Governor Bala Mohammed has said.

Mohammed disclosed this in Bauchi while declaring open First Health Conference organised by the state ministry of Health.

Read Also: Bauchi, FG To Construct 4,000 Housing Units For Low Income Earners

‘As a state, we are putting our house in order by blocking leakages and administrative infractions in the system.’

‘In our effort to clean the state payroll, we recently removed 2,116 ghost workers from the state government payroll.’

‘Among them are 100 doctors and 120 Primary Healthcare staff working with NGOs within

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Beware Of Anarchists Who May Hijack Protest – Buhari

October 19, 2020 2:27 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday reaffirmed that his administration recognizes the democratic rights of the Nigerian youths to peaceful protests.

Buhari who urged the youths to beware of anarchists who may hijack their gatherings for selfish motives stated this when he received the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, at the State House, Abuja, on Monday.

Briefing the State House correspondents at the end of the meeting, the minister said Buhari has advised the youths to always be on alert so that miscreants would not take advantage of their genuine intention.

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