The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Monday 19th October 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 19/10/20
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#EndSARS protesters launch helpline, online radio ‘soro soke’
By Alao Abiodun EndSARS protesters have established a helpline centre and an online radio platform named ‘soro soke’, The Nation learnt. According to the protesters, the helpline is 01 700 1755. “For the users, these are the prompt numbers: Press 1 for medical. Press 2 for legal. Press 3 for food and supplies. Press 4, …
#EndSARS: It’s a difficult time for Nigeria, admits Simy
Nigeria International and FC Crotone striker Simeon ‘Simy’ Nwankwo said he was hopeful that Nigeria can turn around the corner after the nationwide protest against police brutality among other societal ills. The 28-year-old forward scored his side’s goal in the 1-1 draw against Juventus at Crotone’s Stadio Ezio Scida on Saturday and celebrated by showing …
#EndSARS leader Segalink withdraws
Our Reporter An activist, Segun ‘Sega’ Awosanya (@Segalink), has pulled out of the #EndSARS protest. The social activist, who mainstreamed the campaign against police brutality in 2017 and has been at the forefront of the protest, said it has been hijacked for other purposes. Read Also: #EndSARS: We will not allow anarchy in Nigeria – FG …
APC chieftain hails Buhari
By Emmanuel Udodinma The Chairman of Umuojiubah kindred and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Nnamdi Ezeike, has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for the development in the Southeast. Speaking with reporters at the weekend in Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Ezeike congratulated Buhari and Nigerians for a …
Tanker drivers protest police brutality in Adamawa
By Onimisi Alao, Yola Some tanker drivers on Sunday shut the Yola-Jalingo highway following alleged beating of one of them by police operatives. The drivers used their tankers to block a section of the federal highway in a community near Mayo-Belwa, a town in the southern part of Adamawa State. The action of the tanker …
Commuters robbed as hoodlums clash in Lagos
By Robert Egbe One person was feared dead as hoodlums wreaked havoc in the Ogolonto Roundabout area of Ikorodu, Lagos on Sunday. The Nation learnt that the violence followed a clash between Ogolonto and Idiroko youths. The youths, wielding cutlasses, knives and broken bottles, smashed vehicles, robbed passers-by and blocked the Ikorodu Expressway at Obasekumade …
Two killed, houses, vehicles burnt in Anambra land crisis
By Nwanosike Onu, Awka The land dispute in Nkwelle Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State has allegedly claimed two lives. Buildings and vehicles worth millions of naira have been destroyed. As a result, Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu has ordered Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 13 in the state to investigate the matter …
Man attempts suicide in Lagos
By Precious Igbonwelundu Officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) have rescued a suicidal man at Lekki who attempted to jump into the lagoon. The incident occurred on Saturday around 10:35pm after motorists sighted the young man and raised the alarm which attracted the attention of LASEMA officials in Lekki. It was gathered …
‘APC will emerge victorious in Enugu by-election’
From Chris Oji Enugu All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has boasted that it will emerge victorious at the Isi-Uzo Constituency by-election on October 31. It urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow the electorate votes count. The party appealed to the constituents to come out en masse and vote for …
Ayade to swear in Justice Ita as acting CJ
From Nsa Gill, Calabar Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade will today swear in Justice Eyo Effiom Ita as the acting chief judge. He will be the third judge within 11 months to be sworn in in acting capacity after the retirement of Justice Michael Edem last November. A statement by the Special Adviser …
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