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The House of Assembly Candidate for Abeokuta South Constituency II in the 2019 general election is under the platform of ANN Olanrewaju Solomon Enilolobo has urged protesters not to take law into their hands. Enilolobo also urged the Nigerian Police and Nigerian Army not to shoot at protesters. Enilolobo posted on his social media account: “No matter what the provocation is, no matter the defiance to curfew order, I enjoin the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police not to shoot or kill any protester or hoodlum”. “I’m sure the Army/Police have adequate training on de-escalation. Any loss of life will…

……to say the least, is saddening,” the PDP alleged.

Hours after soldiers shot at #EndSARS protesters in Lagos State to dislodge them from the Lekki Toll Gate, former United States Secretary of State and First Lady, Senator Hillary Clinton has called out President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Army. In a tweet on her verified handle, the former U.S. Democratic presidential candidate says “I’m calling on @mbuhari and the @hqnigerianarmy to stop killing young #EndSARS protesters. #StopNigeriaGovernment”

It’s Matchday 1 from the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League and DStv and GOtv subscribers are not left out of this action, all airing live on SuperSport from Tuesday 20 to Wednesday 21 October 2020 The pick of matches today is the meeting of Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United in the French capital, airing at 8:00pm live on SuperSport Grandstand, with the hosts desperate to avenge their controversial exit at the hands of the 2018-19 Champions League round of 16 at the hands of the Red Devils. However, it’s been a tough start to the new season for PSG and manager, Tomas Tuchel says a lack of signings makes…

The Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu has imposed a 24hr curfew in the State. In his message to the citizens of the State, Sanwo-Olu says the #EndSARS has developed into a monster hijacked by hoodlums to perpetrate mayhem against the law-abiding Lagosians. Here are details of Sanwo-Olu’s message below : In his message to the citizens of the State, Sanwo-Olu says the #EndSARS has developed into a monster hijacked by hoodlums to perpetrate mayhem against the law-abiding Lagosians. Here are details of Sanwo-Olu’s message below : Dear Lagosians, I have watched with shock how what began as a peaceful…

A Petrol Tanker explosion in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has claimed people’s lives and property. The cause of the explosion could not be ascertained as the remains of the affected persons were still at the scene of the explosion. But an eye witness account along the Bida-Lapai road says, some of the petrol tankers and trailers, complained of spending several days in their vehicles without movement due to bad road. The tankers were said to be carrying Premium Motor Spirit, while the trailers were on the way to various destinations across the country.

The Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of all public and private schools in the state, following the tension generated by the #EndSARS protests. This directive was issued by the Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, on behalf of the government, as part of the measures aimed at ensuring the safety of the pupils/students, parents, and all staff working in schools at this critical period. Part of the statement from the commissioner reads, “The Lagos State Government has directed all pupils/students in public and private schools to stay at home following the tension generated by the #EndSARS…

President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan has commended President Muhamamdu Buhari for always listening to the demands of citizens of the country. Lawan gave the commendation in Abuja on Sunday, in an interview with State house Correspondents, after he met with President Buhari, alongside the Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila. Lawan, who acknowledged that the country is passing through a trying moment, assured Nigerian youths currently involved in EndSARS protests across the country, that the legislature is ready to contribute its own quota, as government works on implementing their demands. He said: “This is certainly a trying moment for our…

Former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon has commended the managers of the National Youth Service Corps for sustaining his vision of a united and indivisible entity which was the cardinal philosophy behind the establishment of the Scheme. Gen Gowon who turned 86 today gave this commendation when the NYSC Family, led by the Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, paid him a goodwill visit to felicitate him on his birthday. The former Head of State commended the managers of the Scheme on the policy of the corps which stipulates deployment of prospective Corps Members to States outside that of their…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Special Weapons and Tactical Team (SWAT) will commence a training program on Humanitarian Laws, Police conduct in conflict situations, human rights standards, especially in the use of force and firearms, and arrest and detention on Monday, October 19, 2020. The selected personnel will undergo training at the Police Mobile Force Training Schools in Ila-Orangun Osun State and Ende Hills Nasarwa state.In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer Frank Mba, the training is in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross.