Breaking News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 13th October 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 13th October 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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IGP orders all defunct SARS operatives back to Force HQ for psychological, medical tests
…says new tactical team to commence training next week The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has, in accordance with Section 18 (10) of the Police Act 2020, on Tuesday ordered all personnel of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) to report at the Force Headquarters, Abuja for debriefing, psychological and medical examination. According …
#EndSARS: Govs to meet IGP
Nigerians governors will on Wednesday meet with the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu on the security situation in the country regarding the protest over the activities of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS). A statement by the head, media and public affairs of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo also said the governors …
Gbajabiamila commissions COVID-19 testing centre at N/Assembly
…as FCT takes coronavirus battle to Area Councils The speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila on Tuesday commissioned a COVID-19 testing centre at the National Assembly. Gbajabiamila said the idea behind having a COVID-19 testing centre within the National Assembly is for the over 4,000 people working in the federal legislature to …
Political class can’t fix politics in Nigeria – Oby Ezekwesili
Ahead of a virtual press conference to unveil #FixPolitics, one-time Education Minister and a presidential candidate in the 2019 general election, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili spoke with some select media houses. JOHNSON AYANTUNJI presents an excerpt of the proceedings… As a prominent stakeholder in Nigeria’s socio-economic development, what would you say are the major setbacks to …
Alleged $7,000 fraud: EFCC arrests Nollywood actor
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has announced the arrest of one Ezekiel Sunday Emmanuel, for allegedly defrauding an American national, Collins Meresha, to the tune of $7,000. Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, who made the disclosure in a statement Tuesday, said the Nollywood actor was arrested by …
Total lockdown as Kwara workers down tools
Organised labour unions in Kwara State, despite the court injunction stopping them from calling out workers on strike, walked their talk as the strike action which commenced on Tuesday witnessed total compliance by workers in the state. It would be recalled that organised labour unions in the state had issued a 14-day ultimatum to the …
JUST IN: Wike makes U-turn joins #EndSARS protest
Nyesome Wike, the Governor of Rivers State, who had earlier banned #EndSAR protest in the state, has made a u-turn and joined the protesters in calling for an end to police brutality. Wike in a statement issued on Monday night by Paulinus Nsirim, Commissioner for Information and Communications, warned Rivers residents against embarking on …
#EndSARS: Presidential panel approves protesters’ five-point demand
The Presidency on Tuesday said the Presidential Panel on the Reform of the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad has approved the five-point demands put forward by youths that have been protesting across the country. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement titled: ‘Presidential panel on …
JUST IN: Buhari receives Akeredolu
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently receiving Ondo Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu and his Deputy Governor-elect, Lucky Ayedatiwa. Governor Akeredolu and his Deputy were led by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, and the Chairman of the APC Campaign Committee for the Ondo State …
Benue varsity gets new Vice Chancellor
The Benue State University, Makurdi had gotten a new Vice Chancellor, he is Prof. Joe Tor Iorapuu. He came tops amongst two other contenders for the position – Prof. Edward Omudu and Prof. Tarhule Vitalis. A letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Anthony (SAN), and made available to New Telegraph …
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