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Channels TV goes offline as staff flee Lagos office

Channels Tv has gone offline as staff are fleeing the Lagos office as we type for fear of a mob attack.   This is the second media house under attack. TV Continental was attacked by a mob this morning.

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1,993 inmates escaped from Benin Correctional Centres – FG

An update on the Monday’s jailbreak in Benin City showed that 1,993 inmates escaped from the Nigerian Correctional Centres in Edo State, the Federal Government has said.   The government said that besides freeing the inmates, those who attacked the ...

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#EndSARS: Gbagada boys turn back army van and those they escorted (Video)

Gbagada boys this morning turned back an Army van and those they escorted (the van behind), saying they won’t pass the Gbagada express road after killing many in Lekki last night.   The boys even accused the officers of trying ...

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Angry mob attacks TVC, set station on fire (Video)

Angry mob this morning attacked TVC station and set vechicles and the station on fire. They are currently off air.   Watch a video from the scene recorded by neighbours below…   Angry mob attacks TVC Station #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/v8wZ6oLftH — Ladun Liadi ...

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Mob set Sanwo-Olu’s mother’s house on fire (Video)

This house is believed to be that of Madam Sanwo Olu, the mother of Lagos State Governor.   It was set ablaze this morning. The house is in Surulere. Watch a video from the scene below…  

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Lekki: Sanwo-Olu condemns act, apologises, gives update

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has condemned the attack on #ENDSARS protesters by security forces on Tuesday evening in Lekki toll plaza.   He also announced suspension of all state activities for three days in solidarity with the ongoing #ENDSARS protests ...

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Man kills python in Bayelsa, puts it up for sale for N10,000

A huge python measuring about 10 feet long was put up for sale yesterday in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.   The seller, Mr Michael Ndubuisi, said he killed the snake behind his flooded backyard off Green Villa Road at ...

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Curfew: Arik, Air Peace, others cancel flights

Air Peace, Arik Air and Azman Air have all cancelled flights for its Lagos bound passengers, due to the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.   The three airlines made the announcement on Tuesday in separate ...

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JUST IN: Oyingbo BRT park on fire (Videos)

Oyingbo BRT park is currently  on fire.   This is coming after soldiers reportedly fired shots at peaceful #EndSARS protesters yesterday night at Lekki toll gate. Watch the video below… HAPPENING NOW! Oyingbo BRT Park has reportedly been set ablazepic.twitter.com/rE9yyHAQAC ...

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Celebrities blast Buhari, Sanwo-Olu over Lekki shooting

Nigerian celebrities have called out President Muhammadu Buhari and the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, referring to them as ‘murderers’ after peaceful protesters were shot at by the military at the Lekki toll gate — the protest ground of #EndSars ...

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Saraki furious, calls Lekki shooting nothing but a massacre

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has described soldiers’ shooting of #EndSARS protesters in Lekki on Tuesday evening as nothing but a massacre.   Saraki said he watched with horror the use of force against the Lekki #EndSARS protesters and that ...

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Lekki toll gate shooting caused by “forces beyond control” – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu breaks silence on Tuesday evening’s shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Plaza area of the State.   The governor described the shooting as “unfortunate” and the “toughest night of our lives.” He stated this ...

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Hillary Clinton calls on Buhari . Army ‘to stop killing protesters’

Former United States Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has called on President Buhari, and the Nigerian Army to ‘stop killing’ #EndSARS protesters in the country.   Hillary made this known on Tuesday night shortly after soldiers reportedly shot at protesters ...

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Nigerian Army denies involvement in Lekki Toll Gate shooting

  The Nigerian Army has denied any involvement in Tuesday evening’s shooting of peaceful #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll gate area of Lagos. There were reports of massive shooting by men in military uniforms at protesters on Tuesday evening ...

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EndSARS: Fayemi imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew on Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has approved a dusk-to-dawn curfew across the state as part of efforts to ensure peace and normalcy.   The curfew, will take effect from 10pm, Tuesday, October 20, would have both human and vehicular ...

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#ENDSARS: 3 killed, police station, church razed in Abuja

At least three person were feared killed and several others injured in Dutse Alhaji area on Tuesday as thugs continued to unleash mayhem in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.   The Dutse Makaranta Police Station was set ablaze by ...

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Tompolo steps out after 6 years as Nigerians demand ENDSARS

Former dreaded militant leader, Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, has made his first public appearance after hiding from security agencies for six years.   Tompolo, who led the disbanded Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND), went underground immediately after ...

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#EndSARS: Ex-Presidential aspirant Adamu Garba sues Twitter founder $1bn

Former Presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has sued Twitter and its founder, Jack Dorsey, for $1bn over the resultant violence that has marred the #EndSARS protests rocking the nation.   Dorsey had expressed his support for the #EndSARS protests across the ...

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Senate adjourns plenary till November 24

The Senate on Tuesday suspended its plenary and adjourned till November 24, 2020.   Senate President Ahmad Lawan said the suspension of plenary for three weeks was to enable Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government to appear ...

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30-year-old man kills himself for failing to raise loan payment

A 30-year-old man from Navakholo in Kakamega County, Kenya committed suicide on Saturday over financial stress, his family claims.   Solomon Ayindi Kataka’s body was found hanging from a rope tied to the roof of his house in Eshambitsi Village. ...

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We don’t know the number of inmates who escaped from Benin prisons — Nigerian Correctional Service

  The Nigerian Correctional Service has disclosed that the number of prisoners who escaped from the recent jail breaks in Edo state is still unknown.   According to NCS Spokesperson Austin Njoku, there is an ongoing effort to determine the exact number of ...

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