#EndSARS Protests: Lagos will need N1trn for reconstruction — Gbajabiamila

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Aftermath of wanton destruction of lives and properties during #EndSARS protests, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has revealed that Lagos State required a minimum of N1 Trillion to reconstruct the wilful extensive damage of properties across the metropolis. This happened as South West Governors have alleged that there were …

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Day of rage as hoodlums raid warehouses in Abuja

By Omeiza Ajayi It was a day of rage on Sunday as hoodlums invaded several warehouses in the Federal Capital Territory FCT Abuja, carting away agricultural produce, textiles and other items. Facilities affected were warehouses at the Idu Industrial Layout, a warehouse in Dakibiyu village in Jabi district, belonging to the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA …

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NCC approves national roaming service for MTN, 9mobile

By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted approval for two mobile network operators (MNOs) to carry out trial on National Roaming Service for a period of three months, commencing from August 1, 2020 to end  31 October, 2020. The two telecoms companies are Mobile Telecommunication Network (MTN) Nigeria and the Emerging Markets Telecommunication …

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Why I released N2 billion to Imo youths – Uzodimma

By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri The Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma, has said he had approved the release of N2 billion out of N6 billion to Imo state youths to change their lives through empowerment of skills. This was contained in the governor’s address to Imolites yesterday in Owerri, on his plans to solve youth’s restiveness arising …

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Just in: South-West govs, ministers visit Sanwo-Olu

South-West governors Sunday visited the Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over the destruction of properties and social disorder the state experienced in the past days. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola; Minister of Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola; Minister of State for Health, Olorunmibe Mamora and Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Niyi Adebayo; Minister of Youth …

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#EndSARS Protest: No degree of brutal repression can quench flame – Bakare

Pastor Bakare …says Nigeria must not be built on young peoples’ blood By Dapo Akinrefon & Gabriel Olawale Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare said Sunday said that the #EndSARS protest was a tip of an iceberg, saying that any attempt to resolve the issue …

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FCT Police fires tear gas as mob invades warehouses in Idu

By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja It was a chaotic scene at the Idu Industrial Layout in the nation’s capital, Abuja on Sunday as irate youths invaded the area in an attempt to break into the chain of warehouses in the layout. Buoyed by the successes of the initial looters, many residents of the area were …

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FCT Police fire tear gas as mob invades warehouses in Idu

By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja It was a chaotic scene at the Idu Industrial Layout in the nation’s capital, Abuja on Sunday as irate youths invaded the area in an attempt to break into the chain of warehouses in the layout. Buoyed by the successes of the initial looters, many residents of the area were …

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FCT Police fire tear gas as mob invade warehouses in Idu

By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja It was a chaotic scene at the Idu Industrial Layout in the nation’s capital, Abuja on Sunday as irate youths invaded the area in an attempt to break into the chain of warehouses in the layout. Buoyed by the successes of the initial looters, many residents of the area were …

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Despite fired tear gas, defiant mob loots warehouse in Abuja

Residents carting away loots from Warehouse in Abuja By Luminous Jannamike Some hoodlums, on Sunday, broke into a warehouse located at the Moh’d Namadi Sambo street in Idu Industrial layout, Abuja and carted away food and clothing items. Sources, who were at the scene when the break-in occurred, confirmed the incident to our correspondent. A …

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#ENDSARS: Aare Adams calls for peace, urges FG to embrace call for regionalism

Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams By Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani  Adams, on Saturday, urged the Nigerian youths to embrace peace as the best means to drive home their demand  for police reforms and other sundry issues affecting the nation. Extolling the rare determination and courage displayed …

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EndSARS: Stay clear of Kogi – Gov Bello warns hoodlums

By Boluwaji Obahopo Kogi State governor has warned hoodlums to stay away from attacking people’s property in Kogi, saying that decisive actions will be meted out to anyone caught in the act. The state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr. Kigslye Fanwo read the riot act on Sunday in a statement issued at the sideline of …

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Despite fired tear gas, defiant mob loot warehouse in Abuja

Residents carting away loots from Warehouse in Abuja By Luminous Jannamike Some hoodlums, on Sunday, broke into a warehouse located at the Moh’d Namadi Sambo street in Idu Industrial layout, Abuja and carted away food and clothing items. Sources, who were at the scene when the break-in occurred, confirmed the incident to our correspondent. A …

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Oyetola declares 72-hour period of amnesty for looters

Pledges support for affected firms Gov Oyetola Gboyega of Osun State Shina Abubakar – Osogbo Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola on Sunday issued a 72-hour period of amnesty for looters to return stolen property or face the full wrath of the law. Oyetola who spoke during an on the spot assessment of the extent of …

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CSOs seek investigation of Lekki shooting to douse youths’ anger

EndSars Protester continue at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.Photo Akeem Salau Civil Society Orgainsations (CSO) have called on the National Assembly and the Federal Government to investigate the Lekki Toll Plaza killings of #EndSARS protesters as a way of dousing youths’ anger across the country. Mr Hamzat Lawal, Executive Director, Connected Development (CODE), said that thousands …

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#EndSARS protests: Enugu govt adjusts curfew to 13 hours  

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi …As Queens School sends SOS to security agencies to rescue traumatized female students The Enugu State Government has announced an adjustment on the 24-hour curfew imposed in Enugu East, Enugu North and Enugu South Local Government Areas of the state. According to a statement by the State Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, …

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CSOs seek investigation of Lekki killing to douse youths’ anger

EndSars Protester continue at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.Photo Akeem Salau Civil Society Orgainsations (CSO) have called on the National Assembly and the Federal Government to investigate the Lekki Toll Plaza killings of #EndSARS protesters as a way of dousing youths’ anger across the country. Mr Hamzat Lawal, Executive Director, Connected Development (CODE), said that thousands …

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#EndSARS: Group wants FG to implement 2018 presidential report on SARS reform

EndSars Protester continue at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.Photo Akeem Salau The Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER) says the immediate and lasting solution to the #EndSARS saga is for Federal Government to implement recommendations of the 2018 Presidential Panel on SARS reform. The Executive Director of CASER, Mr Frank Tietie, said this …

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#EndSARS: PDP, APC trades words over violent protests in Ekiti

By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has warned that the State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi will be held responsible should there be a further breakdown of law and order in the State. The party alleged that “armed thugs sponsored by the governor are now prowling the streets of …

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