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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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Gov Diri swears in 5 new commissioners, 25 special advisers

Gov Diri Swears In 5 New Commissioners, 25 Special Advisers

October 13, 2020 3:46 am

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, on Monday, swore in two new cabinet Commissioners, three non-Executive Commissioners of the state Local Government Service Commission, and 25 Special Advisers.

Also inaugurated were six Technical Advisers to complement the programmes of the Bayelsa government.

At the ceremony, which took place in the Executive Chambers of the Government House in Yenagoa, Diri charged the new appointees to be diligent, dedicated and to wear the toga of integrity.

Read Also: Appeal Court Diri’s Election As Bayelsa Governor

PM NEWS recalls that on Aug. 26, Diri, swore in 25 cabinet members of the Bayelsa Executive Council.…

Breaking: Edo Assembly Speaker Impeached

Breaking: Edo Assembly Speaker Impeached

October 12, 2020 2:30 pm

The Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Hon. Francis Okiye has been Impeached.

Okiye’s impeachment followed a motion by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Henry Okhurobo.

The impeachment letter was signed by nine of the 10-members who were present at the brief sitting on Monday.

The House has elected Hon. Marcus Onobhu as the new speaker.

Read Also: Edo: The 14 APC Lawmakers Seats Remain Vacant – Obaseki

Hon Onobhu is representing Esan West constituency.

 

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South African President Says Farm Attacks ‘Not Genocidal’

South African President Says Farm Attacks ‘Not Genocidal’

October 12, 2020 1:48 pm

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa called for calm on Monday, rejecting claims by pressure groups representing the country’s white minority that a spike in deadly attacks on farms was “ethnic cleansing”.

His appeal came after a group of mainly white farmers stormed a courthouse on Wednesday during the hearing of two black suspects accused of killing a 22-year-old farm manager.

The lead instigator of the rioters, Andre Pienaar, 52, was subsequently jailed and charged with terrorism on Friday.

Ramaphosa, in his weekly newsletter to the nation, strongly refuted claims that farm attacks were racially motivated.

He instead characterised the attacks …

Kaduna: PDP Floors APC Again, Wins Kajuru LG Election

End SARS: PDP Reacts To Protest, Make Demands On Buhari

October 12, 2020 1:47 pm

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday welcomed the dissolution of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the police.

PDP, however, charged President Muhammadu Buhari to also take immediate steps to completely overhaul and restructure the entire police architecture to engender professionalism, adherence to rule of law and respect for the fundamental human rights of Nigerians.

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

The opposition party said this in a press statement signed by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan.

According to Ologbondiyan: ‘Our party also demands that the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, goes beyond

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How SARS officers almost killed my daughter – Ooni of Ife

How SARS Officers Almost Killed My Daughter – Ooni Of Ife

October 12, 2020 1:45 pm

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has supported Nigerian youths in their fight against the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS) after recalling how he almost lost his daughter.

He explained the horrifying incident today on Monday after President Muhammadu Buhari publicly announced the disbandment of the FSARS.

According to him, his 25-year-old daughter almost died after fully-armed policeman ransacked her on the way to the airport. She was allegedly stopped, detained and questioned for carrying a laptop in her bag.

Read Also: Fani-Kayode Slams Tinubu For Refusing To Greet Ooni Of Ife

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Keyamo Gives Update After FG, Labour Meeting On Tariff Hike

Keyamo Gives Update After FG, Labour Meeting On Tariff Hike

October 12, 2020 12:16 pm

Festus Keyamo, Minister of State, Labour and Employment, has given an update on the meeting between the Federal Government and labour unions over the new price of fuel and electricity tariff.

Keyamo disclosed that representatives of government and labour adopted resolutions in the area of VAT being used to temporarily subsidize tariffs.

According to Keyamo, the new agreement involves using Value Added Tax (VAT) from Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) to give relief to customers within the Bands A, B, and C affected by the recent cost-reflective electricity tarrif.

It would be recalled that as part of the agreement between …

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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.’

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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 …

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