#ENDSARS Protests: Okowa calls for calm

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta  State has called for calm in the state as the country continues to record protests by citizens, including Deltans, against the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in …

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Ondo Decides: DSS,Police restore peace in Oke Ijebu Unit

People wait to cast their votes A Combined team of DSS and police have restored Peace and order at Polling Unit 11, Edo Lodge in Oke Ijebu Area of Akure, the state capital. The suspected thugs had besieged the polling unit with an attempt to disrupt the poll but they were overpowered by security agencies. READ ALSO#OndoDecide2020: INEC confirms rescue …

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Ondo Decides: God will give me victory -Akeredolu

Rotimi Akeredolu The incumbent Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has said he his confident of winning the gubernatorial election in the State, adding that “My victory is divine”. Akeredolu made this known in an interview with newsmen after casting his vote in his hometown, Owo. “As you always know, mine is about …

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NAFDAC launches pharmaceutical traceability strategy to curb drug falsification

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has launched a pharmaceutical traceability strategy document to fight the menace of Substandard and Falsified (SF) medical products. The information is in a statement signed by the agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, …

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Ondo Decides: DSS,Police restores peace in Oke Ijebu Unit

People wait to cast their votes A Combined team of DSS and police have restored Peace and order at Polling Unit 11, Edo Lodge in Oke Ijebu Area of Akure, the state capital. The suspected thugs had besieged the polling unit with an attempt to disrupt the poll but they were overpowered by security agencies. READ ALSO#OndoDecide2020: INEC confirms rescue …

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#ENDSARS Protests: Okowa condemns killing of policeman in Ughelli

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has condemned the alleged killing of a policeman and injuring of another during the #ENDSARS protest in Ughelli on Thursday. Okowa said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba on Saturday. He said that it was disheartening that the unfortunate …

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ONDO DECIDES: ZLP’s Ajayi says security compromised in Ondo poll

Candidate of the Zenith Labour Party governorship candidate, Hon Agboola Ajayi has said that security arrangement in today’s election has been compromised. Ajayi said this after casting his vote about 10.32 a.m at Apoi Ward II, Unit 004 in the 2020 Ondo governorship election. He lauded the large turnout of voters. “Ondo State people are …

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#EndSARS: ‘Mr President, this is the reform effort we want’

Banky W By David Royal Popular Nigerian singer and actor cum politician, Bankole Wellington, also known as Banky W has listed the kind of efforts he wants the Federal Government to make towards the reformation of the Nigeria Police Force. Banky W in a Tweet on Saturday while responding to President Muhammadu Buhari’s statement on the …

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#EndSARS: Police must be accountable to Nigerians ― Buhari tells IGP

President Muhammadu Buhari(middle) flanked by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (left) and IGP Mohammed Adamu at a meeting in Aso Rock. Source: Twitter. President affirms people’s right to public protest In his response to the nationwide protests against police brutality especially the conduct of some of its tactical units, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Inspector-General of …

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Atiku condemns 2021 Budget

Atiku Abubakar By Nwafor Sunday The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last general election, Alhaji  Atiku Abubakar, Saturday faulted the 2021 budget present to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that it contravenes the fiscal responsibility act. In his post on Fcaebook, the former vice president said: “Looking at …

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Gunmen kill Policeman, civilian, dissappear with Police riffle

By Jimitota Onoyume Unknown gunmen have shot dead a Policeman, disappearing with his AK47 riffle and a civilian at a Police checkpoint on Eku-Abraka express road ,Ethiope East local government area, Delta state. READ ALSO: [JUST IN] #OndoDecide2020: Police confirm shootings at polling unit The Delta state Police spokesperson, DSP Onome Onowakpoyeya confirmed the killing, saying they were killed on …

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#OndoDecide2020: Eyitayo Jegede, wife arrive polling unit (VIDEO)

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErD79ysEAK4?rel-0] PDP governorship candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, arrived his polling unit, 9, word 2, alongside his wife, at Sacred Heart RCM Primary school, Akure south ALSO READ: COVID-19: Ibrahimovic given all clear ahead of Milan derby Vanguard News The post #OndoDecide2020: Eyitayo Jegede, wife arrive polling unit (VIDEO) appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Diabetes drug recalled due to presence of cancer-causing agent

The diabetes drug Metformin hydrochloride has been recalled because it contains excess levels of a cancer-causing agent, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced this week. The drug’s manufacturer, Marksans Pharma Limited, has expanded a recall initially announced in June to now include an additional 76 unexpired lots of the medication. The recalled drugs are …

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VIDEO: INEC reads election guidelines to electorates as voting begins in Ondo

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFPuTibWJtY?rel=0] An Electoral official reading out the dos and don’t before the commencement of the Election at St Luke’s CAC Primary School, Prison Qtrs/ Ajagbule Ijebu 11, Owo where Governor Akeredolu will be voting. The post VIDEO: INEC reads election guidelines to electorates as voting begins in Ondo appeared first on Vanguard News.

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BENUE GRAZING LAW: The take-aways, three years after

By Peter Duru, Makurdi When three years ago, in 2017 precisely, the Governor Samuel Ortom led State Executive Council presented an Executive Bill to the Benue State House of Assembly for deliberation and passage of the Benue State Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law of 2017, no one envisaged that the coming of that piece …

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Police Sergeant, civilian killed as gunmen ambush MOPOL team

By Perez Brisibe, Eku Unidentified gunmen have ambushed a team of mobile policemen killing one sergeant while several others sustained various degrees of gunshot injuries during an ambush on them at Eku, Ethiope East local government area of Delta State. ALSO READ: Forensic intelligence: How It can help to improve criminal investigation The team according to security …

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We’re tired of unprovoked killings, attacks — Plateau community

For how long shall we continue to suffer like this; they ask By Marie-Therese Nanlong For the umpteenth time in almost a decade, gunmen again invaded Wereng station, a quiet hamlet in Riyom local government area and this time attacking nine people, leaving six of them dead and three others receiving treatment at the Vom Christian hospital. …

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