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Buhari gives breakdown of People killed during protests
President Buhari has said that at least 69 lives were lost during EndSARS protest across the country. Speaking during a virtual meeting with former leaders and security chiefs on Friday, he said 51 civilians, 11 police officers and seven soldiers had died. A statement released by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, at the end of the meeting also quoted Buhari as saying it is unfortunate that the “initial genuine and well-intended protest of youths was hijacked…
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Wike Proscribes IPOB activities in Rivers State
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom. Wike has proscribed the activities of the indigenous people of Biafra IPOB in the state. Wike made the declaration in a statewide broadcast over the recent happenings in Rivers State, where the Police Command reported that IPOB members are responsible for the mayhem in the State. He stated that his administration had severally pleaded, warned and even advised IPOB and its members to discontinue its insurrectional actions in Rivers State…
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Omotola makes U-turn as she apologizes and shares video of doctor confirming someone died at the hospital from the Lekki toll gate shooting
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has apologized for her initial statement about the Lekki toll gate shooting. The actress, while trying to warn people against sensationalising the Lekki tragedy, passed her message across in a way that angered Nigerians. She wrote: “If People died during the Lekki Toll Assault , let their people speak out please and if there were No deaths then enough with the sensationalization because it does not remove from the Crime that happened. PEACEFUL…
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Gov Sanwo-Olu visits places destroyed during the chaos in Lagos (photos)
Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state today visited some of the places destroyed in the wake of the crisis that erupted in the state on Tuesday, October 20. See more photos below.
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Senator’s aides conveyed thugs in SUVs to attack #EndSARS protesters —Ex-DSS director, Dennis Amachree
A former Assistant Director with the Department of State Services, Dennis Amachree has opened up on the identity of the men in suit who were seen in a viral video days ago conveying armed hoodlums in an SUV and showing them #EndSARS protesters to attack in Abuja. In an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ programmen, Amachree revealed that the men are not DSS officials but aides to a Nigerian senator. He added that the…
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Zamfara needs SARS – Governor Matawalle insists
Governor Bello Matawalle has stated that the recently disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) was vital to securing lives and properties in Zamfara state he governs. The Governor who addressed newsmen after returning from a meeting of Northern Governors in Kaduna, called for deployment of officials of the disbanded police unit to Zamfara. Matawalle said; “We have recorded tremendous development in the area of peace building the Zamfara state with the commitment and professional contribution and support…
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The use of deadly force against citizens only aggravates tense situation, no nation wins against its people – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has sued for peace across the country while condemning the killing of #EndSARS protesters. In a statement titled: ‘A call for Peace’ Jonathan stated that no nation can win against its people. He also averred that the use of deadly force against citizens only aggravates tense situation. The former President said; “My heart goes out to the families of young Nigerians who have lost their lives in the past days as a result of #EndSARS…
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The genuine protesters were peaceful – Lagos Deputy Gov, Obafemi Hamzat says as he calls for reconciliation among residents
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat has called for reconciliation among residents amid the #EndSARS crisis across the country. The Deputy Governor admitted that the #EndSARS protesters were peaceful in an interview on Star 101.5FM today October 23, but added that it was hijacked by hoodlums who unleashed violence across Lagos and Nigeria. Hamzat who expressed disappointment that those who did not mean well succeeded in discrediting the exercise to achieve their sinister motives, also maintained that despite…
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“I have suffered, my Kids must not Suffer” – Small Doctor Reacts to Buhari’s Broadcast
Indigenous singer, Adekunle Temitope, aka Small Doctor, has reacted to the long awaited speech from the president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari regarding the unrest that has gripped the country Small Doctor in a tweet he shared expressed disappointment in the president’s speech as he revealed that the speech rendered him numb. In his words; That SPEECH Just Made Me Go Numb I Have SUFFERED, My Kids Must Not SUFFER Folded hands #EndsSARS #EndBuhari”
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Soso Soberekon praises Goodluck Jonathan after Buhari’s Speech
Entertainer turned Politician, Soso Soberekon has dished out praises to former President Goodluck Jonathan. In a video he shared via Instagram, Soberekon dropped nine questions to praise Goodluck’s fortitude in dealing with the citizens and the Country’s economy. He wrote; “GEJ needs to explain to Nigerians how he managed to pay fuel subsidy and yet sold fuel at N86 per liter.? “- GEJ needs to explain to Nigerians how he managed to swallow our insults,…
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Bring down Lekki Toll Gate permanently and build a statue for every one killed that night – C’River Health Commissioner
Cross River State Health Commissioner, Dr. Betta Edu has suggested that the Lekki Toll Gate be permanently brought down and replaced with a statue of the #EndSARS protesters who reportedly lost their lives on Tuesday, October 20. According to her, the victims’ names should be written in bold letters so that they can forever be remembered as heroes who died for a better Nigeria. “Bring down Lekki Toll Gate permanently, build a stature for everyone…
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Abroad is overrated, Nigeria is the best – Nigerian Man reveals
An unidentified young Nigerian man has taken to social media to lament that abroad is overrated. This follows a number of outcries by Nigerians on Twitter who want to jet out of the country after President Muhammadu Buhari’s supposedly incoherent National speech on Thursday, 22 October, 2020. Nigerians slammed Buhari for not speaking on relevant issues like the Lekki toll-gate massacre, hence, their need to exit the country for a better future. Sharing a video…
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