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Two killed, others injured as SUV rams into #EndSARS protesters in Lagos

Two persons yesterday were feared dead and many others injured after a Sports Utility Vehicle ran into a crowd of #ENDSARS protesters at Alagbado, Lagos.  Footage shared online shows a crowd gathered as youths carried away two ”lifeless” bodies. A ...

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National Identity Number will be made compulsory soon – Minister of communications

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, has revealed that the National Identity Number (NIN) will soon be made mandatory for Citizens for accessing government services and interventions.   Minister in charge of the ministry, Dr ...

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NYSC Orientation Camps to reopen Nov 10 ― FG

The Federal Government has announced November 10, 2020, as resumption date for NYSC Orientation Camps across the country.   This was made known on Thursday by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare via his official Twitter handle. ...

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Appeal Court declares Police Act 2020 illegal, nullifies constable recruitment

The Court of Appeal has declared the Police Act 2020 unconstitutional and void.   The Police Act 2020, which was enacted in September this year, affects the constitutional mandate of the Police Service Commission The Appeal Court ruled that the ...

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Pastor Adeboye Endorses #EndSARS Protests

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the highly revered General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has given his support to the #EndSARS protesters. The cleric endorsed the #EndSARS protests currently taking place in most states in Nigeria. Adeboye declared his support for ...

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Buratai, army under fire after threatening #EndSARS protesters

A torrent of attacks on the Nigerian Army has been triggered by its statement warning #EndSARS protesters in the country.   Most commenters wondered why the army should read the riot act to peaceful protesters when it has failed to ...

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Nigerian Army threatens decisive action against “subversive elements, trouble makers”

Amidst the nationwide #EndSARS protest, the Nigerian Army has threatened to deal decisively with “subversive elements” and “trouble makers”.   In a statement Thursday morning, the spokesperson for the Army, Sagir Musa, said the force is ready to “fully support ...

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Protesters replace APC flag with #EndSARS t-shirt at Osun Assembly

Protesters in Osogbo on Wednesday stormed the State House of Assembly, lowered the All Progressives Congress flag and replaced with a T-Shirt with the inscription “#EndSARS forever” boldly written on it.   The protesters had earlier converged at Old-Garage and ...

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Lagos police arrest six hoodlums over Ebutte Meta attack

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six of the hoodlums who attacked innocent Lagosians and damaged some vehicles along Ondo Street, Ebutte-Meta area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Tuesday.   A statement issued by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson, Lagos State ...

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Trump’s son Barron tests positive for COVID-19

Barron Trump, the 14 year old son of Melania Trump and US President Donald Trump, was also hit by COVID-19.   Melania Trump revealed this on Wednesday, but added that the boy was asymptomatic. In a letter the American First ...

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Femi Falana is so proud of Nigerian youths and his son, Falz

Femi Falana, a popular Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, has said he is so proud of Nigerian youths including his son, Folarin known as Falz, who has been active in the movement against police brutality in Nigeria.   This ...

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Three children of police officers drown in Akwa Ibom

  Three children of police officers have drowned in an open pit filled with floodwater at Eket Divisional Police barracks in Akwa Ibom state.   The Nation gathered the children, aged between 5 and 10, had gone to play in ...

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Military arrests late Gana’s commander in Benue

The military authorities have arrested Kamaor Fachii, the commander of the late dreaded bandit, Terwase Akwaza “Gana”.   Fachii was arrested by the men of the Four Special Forces Command, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa at Katsina-Ala where he ...

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#EndSARS: Protesters block Kogi Government house, denies security operatives access (Photos)

Youths numbering over 1000 have barricaded the Kogi State Government House protesting against SARS brutality in the state.  The youths who blocked the gate of the government denied everyone, including security operatives, government officials, access into the complex. They are ...

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APC expels only female lawmaker for anti-party in Ondo poll

         The Ondo State All Progressives Congress has expelled a member of the state House of Assembly, Mrs. Favour Tomowewo, over alleged anti-party activities during the last Saturday’s governorship election in the state.   Tomowewo, who is the only female ...

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#EndSARS: ‘We don’t believe your Government is listening’ – Genevieve Nnaji tells Buhari

                  Genevieve Nnaji, has told President Buhari that the youths do not believe his Government is listening to them as nobody has been arrested, dismissed and charged for killing innocent protesters.   Taking to her Twitter handle today, Genevieve stated ...

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#EndSARS: Gani Adams condemns police over killings

                               The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has condemned the actions of the Nigeria Police Force over the killing of some protesters across the country.   He said it was the right of the Nigerian youth to express their ...

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Labour kicks as Atiku’s firm sacks 600 workers

                                                                   The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has kicked against the decision of Intels Services Nigeria Limited, a firm partly owned by ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar to lay off 600 workers.   Those affected included workers in Rivers and ...

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