At least 20 persons have been killed by gunmen suspected to be bandits in Tungar Kwana village, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.The incident was confirmed by Amnesty International in a Tweet. The Human Rights group said the village has been deserted since the attack. Residents however revealed that the armed men arrivedContinue reading “Gunmen Kill 20 In Fresh Attack On Zamfara Village”
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End SARS: Please stop killing us – Ogun police beg protesters
The Ogun State Police Command has appealed to End SARS protesters in the state to stop killing and maiming policemen. The police also begged the irate youths to stop attacking police stations all in the name of expressing their grievances. The Ogun police spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, made this plea Wednesday, on behalf of the StateContinue reading “End SARS: Please stop killing us – Ogun police beg protesters”
Three dead in Osun #EndSARS protestOct 17, 2020Read original
At least three persons died in Osogbo on Saturday as the #EndSARS protest turned violent. Also, many vehicles in the convoy of Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, were damaged following an attack by suspected hoodlums at the scene of the protest. The PUNCHgathered that one person, whose name could not be immediately ascertained, died atContinue reading “Three dead in Osun #EndSARS protestOct 17, 2020Read original”
End SARS: It’s no longer peaceful, we’ll not fold our hands – FG issues strong warning to protestersWarritatafoOct 18, 2020Re
The Federal Government has said that the ongoing nationwide protest is no longer peaceful, warning that it will not fold its hands and allow the country to be thrown into anarchy. This is following the violence that has trailed the #EndSARS protests in some parts of the country, specifically the attack on Governor Gboyega OyetolaContinue reading “End SARS: It’s no longer peaceful, we’ll not fold our hands – FG issues strong warning to protestersWarritatafoOct 18, 2020Re”
ENDSARS Protests: Army warns subversive elements to desist from Anti-Democratic ActsOct 15, 2020
…Vows to defend country & democracy at any cost…Affirms unalloyed loyalty to President Muhammadu Bihari and Constitution Buratai By Kingsley OmonobiAgainst the backdrop of continued EndSARS protests across the country, the Nigerian Army has said it is ready to fully support the civil authority in whatever capacity to maintain law and order. Army Headquarters alsoContinue reading “ENDSARS Protests: Army warns subversive elements to desist from Anti-Democratic ActsOct 15, 2020”
Seyi Makinde, Oyo governor, loses mum aged 81LegitOct 15, 2020Read
Mrs Abigail Makinde, a mother to Oyo state governor, is dead Seyi Makinde’s mum reportedly died on Thursday morning October 15 aged 81 No official statement has been issued about the demise of the octogenarianSeyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, has lost his mother to the cold hands of death, a report from Tribune and OyoInsightContinue reading “Seyi Makinde, Oyo governor, loses mum aged 81LegitOct 15, 2020Read”
Nigeria may shut down internet as #EndSARS protests continue
PHOTO: Falz and Runtown at #EndSARS protest in Lagos With Nigerians not backing down on protests for the reform of the police force and total disbandment of the Special Anti- Robbery Squad(SARS), there are speculations that the government might shut down the internet. Six days ago, a video of a fatal police shooting of aContinue reading “Nigeria may shut down internet as #EndSARS protests continue”
Live right, Obasanjo advises Nigerians
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has asked Nigerians to live good lives to be able to enter heaven. Obasanjo spoke at a thanksgiving service at the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church, Ogba, Lagos State. The service was to thank God for the success of the burial of Olufunso Salako, the wife of a former member ofContinue reading “Live right, Obasanjo advises Nigerians”
Rotimi Akeredolu declared winner of Ondo governorship election
Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been reelected as the Governor of Ondo state. Akeredolu polled a total of 292,830 votes to defeat Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who garnered 195,751 votes. The Deputy Governor of the state, Agboola Ajayi came a distant third with 60,051 votes.
Six confirmed dead as building under construction collapses in Lagos (photos)
Six persons have been confirmed dead after a building under construction collapsed at number 60, Odo street in Obalende, Lagos state today October 11. According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA, the building collapsed at about 5.55pm. Six fatalities including five men and one woman were recorded in the incident. Five severely injuredContinue reading “Six confirmed dead as building under construction collapses in Lagos (photos)”
President Buhari approves special salary scale for teachers
To commemorate the 2020 World Teachers day which is being celebrated today October 5th, President Buhari has approved a special salary scale and new retirement age for teachers across the country. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, announced the approval for the special salary scale at a ceremony in Abuja to mark World Teachers Day.Continue reading “President Buhari approves special salary scale for teachers”
5Foods You Never Knew Are Slowly Killing You
Some of the food that we eat everyday are ruthless killers and they even constitute some of our problems that we didn’t even know about. Some of these foods cause elevated blood pressure, high levels of cholesterol, heart diseases, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer’s disease, and even cancer. Try to avoid or limit the consuming these foodsContinue reading “5Foods You Never Knew Are Slowly Killing You”
Ex-President Jonathan Responds To Aminu Shagari’s Apology, Says He Has No Enemies To Fight
Oct 5, 2020 4:34 PM Former President Goodluck Jonathan has responded to the apology from the son of the former head of state, Aminu Shagari over the way he participated in the ouster of the fmr president. https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub-1883810847636355&output=html&h=250&slotname=4256911181&adk=1283701908&adf=1296322571&w=300&fwrn=7&lmt=1601940783&psa=1&guci=2.2.0.0.2.2.0.0&format=300×250&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn-af.feednews.com%2Fnews%2Fdetail%2Fba5c1f839bacc447e966c8a7e6a68e1d-ng-en%3Ffeatures%3D2114219%26uid%3D95479d48f46a6f4bf9f9eb9f91742f2009158822%26like_count%3D64%26client%3Dmini%26like_list%3Dlike-laugh&flash=0&wgl=1&tt_state=W3siaXNzdWVyT3JpZ2luIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9hZHNlcnZpY2UuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbSIsInN0YXRlIjowfV0.&dt=1601940782100&bpp=5&bdt=2909&idt=1026&shv=r20201001&cbv=r20190131&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3D2fce4986415cd220-22fea63218a6008c%3AT%3D1600152098%3ART%3D1600152098%3AS%3DALNI_MbDICUlsnQgyFIr0xOYVNisRMSk1A&prev_fmts=0x0%2C360x300&nras=1&correlator=4357672462595&frm=20&pv=1&ga_vid=1730308336.1601738511&ga_sid=1601940783&ga_hid=1609093376&ga_fc=0&iag=0&icsg=565951&dssz=12&mdo=0&mso=0&u_tz=60&u_his=2&u_java=0&u_h=750&u_w=360&u_ah=750&u_aw=360&u_cd=24&u_nplug=0&u_nmime=0&adx=30&ady=929&biw=360&bih=622&scr_x=0&scr_y=0&eid=21066923%2C21067466%2C21067498%2C21066973&oid=3&pvsid=3293689515915041&pem=928&rx=0&eae=0&fc=1920&brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C360%2C0%2C360%2C622%2C360%2C622&vis=1&rsz=%7C%7CoeEbr%7C&abl=CS&pfx=0&fu=8192&bc=31&ifi=2&uci=a!2&btvi=1&fsb=1&xpc=xlLgS1Ad5D&p=https%3A//cdn-af.feednews.com&dtd=1057 Aminu Shagari, a three-term House of Reps member and lawyer had spoken of his role in theContinue reading “Ex-President Jonathan Responds To Aminu Shagari’s Apology, Says He Has No Enemies To Fight”
See What Nkechi Blessing Posted About Laycon And How People Reacted
Laycon is currently the most trending Nigerian celebrity at the moment after winning the season 5 episode of the Big Brother Naija lockdown. He has done and honoured quite a number of interview both online and in person and hasn’t for once let the fame get into his head. She had many times have outContinue reading “See What Nkechi Blessing Posted About Laycon And How People Reacted”
Texas Supreme Court takes another look at mail-in voting
By Chuck Lindell, Austin American-Statesman on Sep 30, 2020 Published in News & Featuresnull AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Supreme Court, which has already turned aside one effort to expand mail-in voting during the pandemic, heard arguments Wednesday over Harris County’s plan to send absentee voting applications to all registered voters in the county. A lawyer for TexasContinue reading “Texas Supreme Court takes another look at mail-in voting”
Trump’s vow of 200,000 daily COVID-19 vaccines would take years to reach all Americans
By Bailey Aldridge, The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.) on Sep 30, 2020 Published in News & Featuresnull President Donald Trump boasted during this week’s debate that the military could administer 200,000 COVID-19 vaccines a day when one is ready – a feat that would still mean years before every American got a vaccine. During the debate sectionContinue reading “Trump’s vow of 200,000 daily COVID-19 vaccines would take years to reach all Americans”
Do Not Join Labour Strike, Nigerian Government Warns Civil Servants
The Federal Government has warned civil servants against participating in the planned nationwide strike called by the organised Labour. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and its affiliate unions had called on workers to embark on an indefinite industrial action on Monday over the price of petrol and electricity tariff. But inContinue reading “Do Not Join Labour Strike, Nigerian Government Warns Civil Servants”
Electricity, Fuel Price Hike Will Benefit Nigerians In The Long Run – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed on Saturday said the recent increase in electricity and fuel prices will benefit ordinary Nigerians in the long-run. Mr Mohammed made the remarks while meeting with online publishers in Lagos. He also appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress to shelve its industrial action planned for Monday. The planned action,Continue reading “Electricity, Fuel Price Hike Will Benefit Nigerians In The Long Run – Lai Mohammed”
COVID-19 : Nigeria shuts two isolation centres due to lack of patients
Authorities in Abuja have shut two of the four isolation centres that cater for coronavirus patients in the Nigerian capital. COVID-19 isolation centres located inside Karu and Asokoro general hospitals are now closed following the reduction in the number of patients. Only the treatment centres in Idu and THISDAY Dome will now hold COVID-19 patients in Abuja. ThereContinue reading “COVID-19 : Nigeria shuts two isolation centres due to lack of patients”
COVID-19 is a sign that God is not happy with us, says Aisha Buhari
Aisha, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, says the COVID-19 pandemic is a sign that God is not happy with the world. She said this on Friday at the national mosque, during a public lecture to mark Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary. While calling for more efforts to ensure that the country succeeds in the fight againstContinue reading “COVID-19 is a sign that God is not happy with us, says Aisha Buhari”