…say may trigger another #EndSARS-like protest By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA-ANOTHER round of protest may hit the streets as 15 Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, Friday, warned that any attempt to pass the social media bill into law could led to spontaneous protest similar to the ongoing #EndSARS protest. This was in a statement signed by leaders of …

Libya’s two rival factions signed a “permanent” ceasefire agreement Friday after five days of talks at the United Nations, which hailed the move as a moment that will go down in history. “Today is a good day for the Libyan people,” said Stephanie Williams, the UN’s envoy to the troubled North African country, where a …

It is unfortunate that the initial genuine and well-intended protest of youths in parts of the country against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) was hijacked and misdirected, President Muhammadu Buhari told former Heads of State and Presidents of Nigeria, Friday in Abuja. In a virtual meeting with the former leaders, President Buhari reiterated that the Government …

By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki The Enugu Electricity and Distribution Company, EEDC, southeast zone, Friday raised alarm over what it described as disruption of its operations within the southeast zone of the country. The Company which noted that the development was caused by the ongoing unrest/protests in different parts of the zone assured the general public …

ENDSARS protesters. The Society for Neighbourhood Peace and Development, SONPED, has urged the #EndSARS protesters to embrace peace for meaningful development. Speaking during a briefing in Lagos, Executive Director, SONPED, George Utomhim, said any country without peace and stability cannot achieve any meaningful development. He said: “As it becomes obvious that we must, as a …

… lay curse on killers of peaceful protesters, innocent citizens By Adeola Badru Traditional worshippers in Oyo State, Friday, gathered at the Ose-Meji temple in Ibadan for an emergency meeting over the ongoing #EndSARS protest in the country, blaming President Muhammadu Buhari, over what they described as the president’s unyielding gesture, despite calls from all corners …

EndSARS Protesters The Benue Police Command has commended youths of the state for conducting themselves peacefully throughout the EndSARS protest. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene, gave the commendation in Makurdi on Friday. “The Command has already deployed officers at strategic areas within the state to ensure safety of lives and property. READ …

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi …Requests interested members of the public to submit Memoranda on or before November 20, 2020 The Judicial Panel of Inquiry inaugurated by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Wednesday, to receive and investigate complaints of police brutality or related extra-judicial killings, has swung into action, requesting interested members of the public to …

Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has extended the curfew  imposed on the state to  7,a.m., tomorrow (Saturday) in order to ensure full return of normalcy. Emmanuel announced the extension in a statement issued on Friday in Uyo by the state  Commissioner for Information, Mr Ini Ememobong, and made available to newsmen. READ ALSOFCT youths …

EndSars Protesters t Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.Photo Akeem Salau AN advocate of youths, a businessman of international repute and founder/Chief Executive Officer, Itesiwaju Oodua Foundation (IOF), Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has called for calm among the youths as the EndSARS protests have now gone haywire. Adeyemo, in a statement made …

EndSars Protesters at the CBN Headquarters, Abuja, Sunday. PHOTO: Abayomi Adeshida. The indigenous Youths of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the auspices of Indigenous People of FCT Youths Representatives, have denied harassing the EndSars protesters, saying instead they are prepared to join and support any peaceful EndSARS protest in the territory. A spokesperson for …

The Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has urged EndSARS protesters to take a break and give the government chance to attend to their demands in the interest of peace in the country. Badejo made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Friday. According …

*Accuses him of committing treasonable felony *Tasks Yorubas,northerners,others not to see destruction of properties in Lagos as Igbo agenda By Joseph Erunke ABUJA -South East peace building group has accused the leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra,IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,of inciting the region against the Nigerian state. To this end,the group under the umbrella of Coalition …

By Omeiza Ajayi Director General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Salihu Moh. Lukman has lamented the growing inaction of some appointees of President Muhammadu Buhari, saying the development is exposing the president to unfair criticisms. Lukman who spoke on Friday in Abuja during the media presentation of his new book, ‘APC and Progressive Politics in …

The Global Peace Foundation of Nigeria (GPFN), an NGO, has appealed to Nigerians not to allow the EndSARS protest destroy the unity and peace of the country. The Country Director of GPFN, Rev.  John Hayab, made the appeal in a statement on Friday in Kaduna. Hayab said that the protests had attracted a lot of …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed over 1,500 personnel to guard all national assets and critical infrastructures within Lagos state. The Commandant, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, Mr Paul Ayeni, told the Newsmen in Lagos on Friday, that the directive came from the Commandant -General (CG) of NSCDC, Abdullahi Gana. Ayeni said …

By Ikechukwu Odu, Nsukka Banks, petrol stations and other commercial activities were on Friday, shut at the university town of Nsukka, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State following intelligence report which alleged that some hoodlums were paid to hijack EndSARS protest earlier scheduled to hold in the metropolis today to cause mayhem. Even Ogige Market, …

By Peter Okutu The South-East Governors’ Forum, National Assembly members and other leaders in the region, Friday called on all ethnic nationalities in the country to maintain peace and order not minding the current challenges occasioned by the ongoing protests across the country. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David …

Up to 20 soldiers were confirmed dead and six others missing as armed insurgents stormed an army base in Khash Rod district of Afghanistan’s western Nimroz province on Friday. District Governor Hajji Khalil Watandost said on Friday. “The Taliban rebels launched multi-pronged offensive on a military base known as Dehmazang in Khash Rod district at …

The Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba (Dr). Abd-Ganiy Adekunle Salau, Ajinese 1.The Aseyin of Iseyin in Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State, Oba Abdulganiy Adekunle, on Friday, appealed to EndSARS protesters across the country to sheath their sword and embrace peace. The traditional ruler said that there was a need for them to remain calm …