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EndSARS: My stand has not changed, I stand with all the families still grieving their loss – Atiku
Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic party, PDP Atiku Abubakar has commiserated with the families still grieving their loved ones that died during the EndSARS protest. Atiku, in a statement he personally signed on Thursday, expressed disappointment, anger, condemnation, and pain over the incident which occurred two years ago. There are reports that on Thursday, during the memorial, the police fired tear gas at the participants of the memorial, which took place at the Lekki Tollgate. According to the former Vice President, he still maintains his stance on the issue ”Two years ago, on this day, I shared a statement…
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(VIDEO) Protesters scamper in different directions as police fire tear-gas at Nigerians commemorating 2nd year anniversary of Lekki Toll Gate shooting
Civilians who joined the End SARS memorial procession today, October 20, at the Lekki Toll Gate were dispersed as police fired tear gas at them. The protesters are at the toll gate to mark the second anniversary of the shooting during the End SARS protests. The Lekki Toll Gate shooting occurred on October 20, 2020, when soldiers opened fire on End SARS protesters who were calling for an end to police brutality. The authorities have maintained that no one was killed but those who were at the toll gate insist people died and many were injured. To mark the second…
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Nigerians led by Falz & Mr Macaroni carry dummy coffin as they stage EndSARS memorial walk along the Lekki tollgate
Some Nigerian youths carried dummy coffin as they staged a memorial walk for the October 20, 2020 EndSARS lekki shootings along the Lekki tollgate on Thursday morning October 20.. Led by actor Mr Macaroni and rapper Falz, the youths walked down rge tollgate in memory of the 2nd anniversary of the Lekki tollgate shooting. See photos and videos below…
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UK Prime Minister Liz Truss announces resignation after 44 days in Office, says she is unable to fulfill mandate
British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation Thursday after six turbulent weeks in office, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history. Truss said a new prime minister will be selected by her Conservative Party lawmakers in the coming week — but the process by which the decision will be made remains unclear at this stage. The party is bitterly divided by warring centrist and right-wing factions, and there is no clear consensus candidate to take over. “I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative Party,” Truss said. Her resignation follows weeks of…
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I’m a christian but not a born again Christian, if you slap me on one cheek I will blow your head off – Wike
Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has vowed to always fight for his beliefs. He said he’s not a born-again Christian, hence would always fight back his aggressors. He said this during the birthday celebration of Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu He described Ikpeazu as a quiet man who observes the Bible verse that when “they slap you, turn the other cheek”, the governor said he would retaliate rather than turn the other cheek if anybody slapped him. He said: “Ikpeazu is a quiet man and a born-again Christian; I’m not a born-again Christian. I’m a Christian but not a…
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Peter Obi halts campaign, tells Atiku, Tinubu to do same
Presidential Candidate of Labour Party Peter Obi has said that he will halt his campaign following the damage the flood has done in some parts of the country He urged his counterparts to do same as a show of sympathy. Obi made this known when he visited the Benue State Governor in Abuja on Wednesday. According to him, if the candidates can purchase their expression forms for millions of Naira, they should be able to render help to the victims who lost their properties during the flooding. He said, “I personally stopped and told my people no more campaign, until…
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The amount of exchange of body fluids going on in Lagos especially on the Island is ridiculous – DJ Big N
Nigerian Disc Jockey, Nonso Temisan Ajufo professionally known as DJ Big N, has raised alarm over the rate of sexual activities going on in Lagos. In a post shared on his Instastories, DJ Big N stated that the amount of exchange of body fluids going on in Lagos, especially on the Island, is ridiculous. Read his post below.
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Woman, 23, who claims she was raped by ‘fixer’ of Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy texted her friend saying “Ha ha ha I have slept with Jack Grealish”, trial hears
A young woman who alleges she was raped at footballer Benjamin Mendy’s home also had sex with two men including Mendy’s Manchester City teammate, Jack Grealish, a jury has heard. The woman, who was 23 at the time, later sent a text to a friend which read: ‘Ha ha ha I have slept with Jack Grealish’, Chester Crown Court heard on Tuesday. She was one of a group of young women invited back to Mendy’s mansion after clubbing with his crew in the VIP area of China White nightclub in Manchester on August 23 last year. The woman, referred to…
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Real Madrid legend, Zinedine Zidane insists Benzema is ‘the greatest striker in the history of French football’
Real Madrid legend, Zinedine Zidane has labelled Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema as the ‘greatest striker in the history of French football. This comes after the French striker, 34, claimed the 2022 Ballon d’Or award on Monday ahead of runner-up Sadio Mane and third-place finisher Kevin De Bruyne. Benzema netted 44 goals for the Spanish giants last season, leading his side to Champions League and LaLiga glory. Fellow France and Real Madrid legend Zidane, who presented the coveted trophy to Benzema at the ceremony, has now claimed that the forward is the best striker in the history of his country.…
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18 people including Police Sergeant killed as suspected Fulani herdsmen attack Benue community
At least 18 people including a police sergeant, traders and farmers were killed when suspected herdsmen attacked Gbeji community in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. Several others were also injured in the attack that happened in the early hours of Wednesday, 19th October, 2022. A local who spoke to newsmen, Elder Iorngaem Kerepe, said the herdsmen stormed Gbeji town at about 4:am through St. Michael’s Catholic Church, shooting sporadically, killing people including a police sergeant and one corporal when they attempted to repel the attackers. Kerepe expressed shock over the attack owing to the fact that there is the presence of…
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History will be fair and posterity will be kind to Buhari – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Communication and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that history will remember the Buhari-led administration for good. The Minister said this in his opening remark at the inaugural edition of the PMB administration scorecard 2015-2023 on Wednesday, October 19. He opined that despite several attempts to play down the achievements of the present administration, the Buhari government has etched its name in gold within the annals of history. “Despite attempts in some circles to downplay the achievements ofthis Administration, I have no scintilla of doubt that history will befairer and posterity will be kind to us” the minister stated He…
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You are not a man of the house if your woman asks for N500k and you don’t have it – US-based Nigerian businessman, Francis Van-Lare
US-based Nigerian businessman, Francis Van-Lare, has said that a man who can’t afford to give his woman N500k is not a “man of the house” “You are not a man of the house if your woman asks you N500k and you don’t have it . Men are supposed to be the pillar not the pillow.” he said on Wednesday, October 19.
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