Sahara Reporters Latest News Today Tuesday 20th October 2020
Sahara Reporters Latest News Today and headlines on some of the happenings and news trend in the Country, today 20/10/20
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#EndSARS: Ooni Of Ife Calls For End To Protests As Obasanjo Urges President Buhari To Listen To Demonstrators
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Monday while hosting a former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, sent an appeal to the #EndSARS protesters across the country to bring the demonstrations to a close.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the monarch while receiving Obasanjo at his Ile Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife, described the #EndSARS protests as a clear message by the Nigerian youth to the government.
He urged the youth to give the government the chance to fully attend to their demands.
He said, “If you look at the #EndSARS protest, you will see that our youths have what it takes to rule the country.
“Since day one, they have shown leadership, accountability and a huge sense of responsibility which have sent a clear message to the government. Every day at 11:50pm, they displayed their financial update, and to me, I’m highly amazed with their sense of accountability.
“As a youth leader myself, I am proud that we all have communicated our ideas and it is heart-warming that we have been heard. Dear youths, it is time to retreat so as to prevent those with ulterior motives from hijacking the peaceful message of peace.
“The whole world is aware of our peaceful conduct and we must not let some bad elements tarnish this enviable integrity. Once again, I wish to urge our youth to stop the protest, for now, and give peace a chance. This will prevent the government from using force.”
Speaking on the issue, Obasanjo described the #EndSARS protest as the product of an extensive agitation by the Nigerian youth that needed to be attended to by the government.
He said, “More than 65 per cent of our population are within the ages of 18 and 30; they are not only struggling to acquire education, they are also aspiring for the best that life can offer them.
“Some of them didn’t even get educated, while those who are educated are getting frustrated because of lack of opportunities. We must realise that the lid on the boiling steam would have to be removed.
“But, I believe that there are windows of opportunity which the government can explore to show that it cares about the people’s welfare, especially the youth, as the father of the country and particularly, as the father of the youth.
“Fortunately, the President has children and he knows how youths behave.
“I believe that the opportunities can still be taken to let the youth know that he, as a father, understands their plight and that his government understands their plight and he is ready to make life better for them”
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Tension In Ekiti As Truck Allegedly Kills Two #EndSARS Protesters
There was pandemonium on Monday evening in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, after a truck allegedly crushed two #EndSARS protesters to death.
SaharaReporters gathered that the incident happened at Dallimore/Christ School area of town.
This, according to an eyewitness, led to the burning of three trucks by irate youth.
Protesters across Nigeria have been demanding police reforms for over a week with the #EndSARS hashtag.
The government responded by dissolving the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad but the protesters are demanding the arrest and prosecution of police officers, who have killed scores of young Nigerians in recent times.
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#ENDSARS: Protesters Escape Attack By Thugs In Abuja, Apprehend, Hand Them Over To Police
Protesters demanding an end to police brutality in Abuja have arrested two armed thugs, who came to attack them with cutlasses and other dangerous objects.
The attackers numbering over 20 swooped on the peaceful protesters at about 5:00pm shortly after they had left Banex Junction where they were initially gathered.
The hoodlums upon arrival at the place chased the crowd towards Mabushi Highway.
But shortly afterwards, the demonstrators were able to summon courage and push back and overpowered the attackers.
This led to the arrest of two of the thugs while the others took to their heels.
They were later taken to the police station for further investigation to unravel those sponsoring them.
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Armed Thugs Attack Protesters In Kogi State
Armed thugs suspected to be loyal to the government have attacked peaceful protesters in Kogi State.
The thugs attacked the youth while they were converging for protest on Monday.
Some Christians, who also gathered for a prayer session, were attacked by the thugs, who brutalised and injured many.
A resident of the state, who confirmed the attack, said the thugs armed with cutlasses and machetes chased protesters “from the various converging grounds”.
Armed thugs have been attacking Nigerian youth for embarking on the protest against police brutality in the country.
Attacks have been recorded in many states including Lagos, Abuja, Osun, Edo, and Kwara.
The attacks have also been backed by the police, who have also unleashed violent attacks on the protesters.
In Abuja, armed thugs also set ablaze over 20 cars belonging to protesters.
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N12bn Fraud: Court Gives 21-day Ultimatum To Ndume To Produce Maina
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After refusing to show up for the continuation of his trial, Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has issued a 21-day ultimatum to Senator Ali Ndume to produce Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman, Pension Reform Task Team, in court.
Maina, who is facing a 12-count charge of money laundering alongside his son, has continued to absent himself from trial, thereby stalling the case.
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The judge has now ordered his surety, Ndume, to produce him within 21 days.
The judge threatened that Ndume risks being arrested if he failed to produce Maina in court for the resumption of his trial.
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Ndume has continued to claim that he does not know the whereabouts of Maina, adding that he was pressured to stand as surety for him.
SaharaReporters had previously reported that Ndume submitted fake and forged documents to perfect the bail of Maina from prison, who was initially admitted to bail in the sum of N1bn with two sureties in like sum.
After being unable to meet his bail term, the judge varied the condition for Maina to produce one senator, who must sign a bail bond in the sum of N500m and accompany him to court on every trial day.
Ndume subsequently agreed to stand surety for Maina but rather than present original documents, submitted forged ones to the court to perfect Maina’s bail.
According to Global Transparency and Anti-corruption Network, Ndume presented the property documents of a house owned by one Ahmed Lawal, deceiving the court that it was his.
Ndume also presented a forged Irrevocable Power of Attorney on the property, adding that the property in question had previously been forfeited to the government in a separate case.
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President Buhari Sacks Copyright Commission Chairman, Jaja
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President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked Tonye Clinton Jaja, Chairman of Nigerian Copyright Commission.
His sack, which was with immediate effect, was conveyed in a letter signed by the Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Mr Dayo Apata (SAN).
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The letter reads, “I have been directed to notify you of your removal as chairman, Governing Board of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari.
“Your removal is with immediate effect and you are therefore expected to hand over all property of the commission in your possession to the Director-General.
“While wishing you success in your future endeavours, please accept the assurances of the warm regards and best wishes of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.”
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#ENDSARS Protest: Lagos Orders Closure Of School As Tension Thickens
The Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of all schools in the state as the ongoing #ENDSARS protest thickens.
The state government through the Head of Public Affairs, Ministry of Education, Kayode Abayomi, said the decision to close schools was due to the activities of the anti-#ENDSARS protesters.
Protesters blocked all major roads on Monday as they continued to pile pressure on the government to give in to their demands.
The protesters also stormed the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, grounding activities at the place.
The protest in Lagos has recorded a series of attacks by thugs sent to disperse the peaceful demonstrators.
The state government said a new resumption date will be announced.
“The Lagos State Government has directed all pupils/students in public and private schools to stay at home following the tension generated by the anti-SARS protests.
“A new date of resumption for all classes will be announced as soon as possible,” the statement reads.
The protest, which has entered its third week, has spread across states of the country and beyond as Nigerians all over the world call on the government to put an end to police brutality and extrajudicial killings.
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Pro-government Thugs Burn Protesters Cars In Abuja
Thugs have burnt cars of peaceful #ENDSARS protesters at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The thugs have on multiple occasions attacked the protesters with the police always looking the other way.
Monday’s attack happened simultaneously while the police were also dispersing the protesters with teargas and live ammunition.
In a tweet, the Feminist Coalition said the thugs were sent to incite violence to discredit the ongoing protest.
“The cars of peaceful protesters have allegedly been set on fire in Abuja by these thugs that continue to disrupt and incite violence.
“Abuja protesters please head to safety! Your lives matter and should not be dispensable due to political games,” the tweet reads.
SaharaReporters had previously reported how armed policemen fired live bullets and teargas to disperse peaceful protesters gathered at AYA Junction in Abuja, injuring many of them in the process.
A female protester holding a Nigerian flag was beaten up by the policemen in an attempt to retrieve it from her.
As at the time of this report, many of the protesters had ran for cover.
Also, soldiers have been deployed to some strategic locations across the city including the Presidential Villa gate.
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UPDATE: 19 Policemen Injured After Attack By Thugs
Nineteen policemen in Lagos have sustained varying degrees of injury after a mob attack in Lagos on Monday.
The policemen attached to the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos were attacked by the angry mob at Yaba area of the state.
SaharaReporters had reported that the officers were forced to abandon their vehicle and run for their lives.
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The mob damaged four vehicles after the policemen took to their heels.
Confirming the incident, spokesperson for the police in Lagos, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the RRS men were attacked at Adekunle, Yaba.
He said the officers were drafted to maintain peace across different parts of the state when they met the thugs.
He said, “After the attack, 19 of the policemen were critically injured while four police vehicles were damaged.”
He noted that the officers were currently receiving medical treatment at the Police Clinic at Panti, Yaba.
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#EndSARS Protesters Storm Lagos Airport, Ground Activities
Young persons protesting against police brutality on Monday stormed the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, disrupting flight activities.
SaharaReporters gathered that the protesters had earlier blocked the road leading to the airport.
Airport staff, who spoke with SaharaReporters, said they had to turn back and return to their houses on Monday as a result of the development.
For several days now Nigerians have been on the streets across the country calling for a reformation of the Nigeria Police Force.
The protesters are also demanding the unconditional release of all detained protesters, punishment for erring officers as well as compensation for families of victims of police brutality in the country.
The protests were initially targeted at the Special Anti-Robbery Squad but they have continued despite the dissolution of the unit.
The protesters have vowed that they will not leave the streets until they begin to see government implement some of their demands.
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