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#ENDSARS: Thugs Attack Ondo APC secretariat
21Oct By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
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#ENDSARS: Thugs Attack Ondo APC secretariat

The secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akure has been attacked by hoodlums despite the curfew imposed by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. The party Spokesman for the party, Alex Kalejaiye, who confirmed the attack said the protest was no longer the demand to end SARS but a political orchestrated by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Details Shortly…
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Breaking News: Lagos State Declares 24-Hour Curfew from Today 20th
20Oct By adminNo Comments
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Breaking News: Lagos State Declares 24-Hour Curfew from Today 20th

The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-olu has announced a 24-hour curfew starting by 4pm today, 20th of October 2020. In a statement made available to reporters, the governor said that no one should be found outside except for essential service providers and first responders. The statement read thus in full: "Dear Lagosians, "I have watched with shock how what began as a peaceful #EndSARS protest has degenerated into a monster that is threatening the well-being of our society. Lives and limbs have been lost as criminals and miscreants are now hiding under the umbrella of these protests to unleash mayhem on our State. "As a government that is alive to its responsibility and has shown a commitment to the movement #ENDSARS, we will not watch and allow anarchy in our d...
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#ENDSARS: Edo State Government Declares a 24-Hour State-wide Curfew
19Oct By adminNo Comments
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#ENDSARS: Edo State Government Declares a 24-Hour State-wide Curfew

A 24-hour curfew has been declared by the Godwin Obaseki led Edo state government. This curfew is to commence from 4pm today, the 19th of October across the state. According to a statement released by Osarodion Ogie Esq., Secretary to the Edo State Government, this was necessitated as a result of the "the very disturbing incidents of vandalism and attacks on private individuals and institutions by hoodlums in the guise of #ENDSARS protesters." The statement continued by stating that "While the government of Edo State respects the rights of its citizens to undertake legitimate protests, it cannot sit idly when hoodlums have taken laws into their hands to cause mayhem on innocent citizens and the state." He further stated that "by the directive, schools and businesses are to shut do...
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BREAKING: Edo House of Assembly Speaker Impeached
12Oct By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
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BREAKING: Edo House of Assembly Speaker Impeached

  Nigeria's Edo State House of Assembly Speaker Francis Okiye has been impeached today African News Today gathered. Okiye was impeached over allegations of high-handedness while House Majority Leader, Henry Okhurobo, moved the motion for his impeachment. Nine of the 10 Assembly members at the Plenary signed his impeachment letter. Marcus Onobun, representing Esan West Constituency was immediately sworn in as the new Speaker. Details shortly…
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BREAKING: FCT Schools to Reopen on October 11
8Oct By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Breaking News, Covid-19, Education, News, Nigeria

BREAKING: FCT Schools to Reopen on October 11

Mallam Muhammad Bello, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has announced the resumption of schools across the capital city with effect from October 11th, 2020. The was disclosed by FCT minister during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. Mallam Bello said that boarding students will resume on Sunday while academic activities are expected to commence on Monday. According to the minister, guidelines for the reopening of schools will be released soon. He added that third term will be incorporated in the academic calendar to pave way for the conclusion of the session which was interrupted by COVID-19 pandemic. Bello stated that the Nigeria’s capital city did not record any new cases of the virus in schools during the reopening for exit classes to sit for thei...
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BREAKING: Four Killed, Scores Injured as Gas Plant Explodes in Lagos  
8Oct By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
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BREAKING: Four Killed, Scores Injured as Gas Plant Explodes in Lagos  

Lagos has witnessed fresh explosion as Best Roof Cooking Gas plant exploded on Thursday in the Baruwa community of the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. The explosion which happened around 5:45am on Thursday led to the death of four persons while scores were injured in the explosion which occurred around Unity Bus-Stop on Candos Road, Baruwa. A primary school and other valuable properties within the area were affected by the explosion, Punch reports. LASEMA Director-General, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu while confirming the incident in a communique said, “On arrival at the scene of the incident, it was observed that there was a gas explosion at the aforementioned location. “Further investigation at the scene revealed that the gas station belonging to Best Roof Cookin...
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Breaking: Appeal Court Affirms Gov. Diri’s Election
2Oct By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
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Breaking: Appeal Court Affirms Gov. Diri’s Election

The Court of Appeal in Abuja today has upheld the election of the Bayelsa State governor, Duoye Diri. The court set aside the August 18, 2020 verdict of the Bayelsa State Governorship Petitions Tribunal which had ordered a fresh poll to be conducted within 90 days. The Advanced Nigeria Democratic Party (ANDP), had petitioned the court over alleged unlawful exclusion of its candidate, King George from the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The tribunal had in a split decision of two-to-one, voided the November 16, 2019 Bayelsa State governorship poll. However, a five-man panel of the Court of Appeal headed by Justice Adeliza  Mshelia upturned the lower court’s verdict and validated Diri’s election. The PDP and INEC had filed separate appeals agains...
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Breaking: Nigerian FEC Approves N13.08tn Budget for 2021
30Sep By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
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Breaking: Nigerian FEC Approves N13.08tn Budget for 2021

  The Nigerian Federal Executive Council (FEC) has projected a N13.08 trillion budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Speaking to State House Correspondents after the weekly virtual FEC meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister for Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, also said the oil benchmark has been pegged at $40 per barrel. The Minister, who was flanked by Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba; the Minister for Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed and the Director-General of the Budget Office, Mr Ben Akabueze, also said the projected Capital Expenditure for the year is projected at N2.083 trillion. Other components projected to tune the 2021 Budget include oil production at 1.86 million barrels ...
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