Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Wednesday 21st October 2020
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Protesters set Aba council hq ablaze, loot property
Ogbonnaya Ndukwe, Aba Suspected hoodlums that hijacked the #EndSARS protests in Aba, Abia State, have set the Aba Town Hall headquarters of Aba South Local Government Area on fire and looted office equipment, furniture and fittings in the council. The restive youths, who defied the 24-hour curfew imposed by the State Government, had gathered early …
The Sun Nigeria.
#EndSARS: Edo Anti-riot police vandalise SUV, seize musical equipment
Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin There was confusion in parts of Benin, the Edo State capital, Wednesday when anti-riot policemen shot into the air to disperse #EndSARS protesters along Benin/Agbor Road, by Winners Church. The incident, which happened at about 10:30 am, led to commotion and panic among residents of the area. It was learnt that the …
The Sun Nigeria.
I won’t allow renewed crisis in Plateau – Lalong
Gyang Bere, Jos Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong said a 24-hour curfew has been imposed in Jos North and Jos South Local Government Areas of the State to avert resurgent of bloodletting in the State. Lalong disclosed this on Wednesday during a strategic engagement with traditional rulers, community leaders and PIDAN on the developments of …
The Sun Nigeria.
#EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu says death at Reddington Hospital ‘isolated case’
Lukman Olabiyi, Lagos Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has confirmed the death of a person at a hospital where injured #EndSARS protesters are being treated. The Governor had earlier said no death was recorded in the Tuesday night attack by soldiers on #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate area. Related: #EndSARS: No fatalities in Lekki …
The Sun Nigeria.
Hoodlums attack Oba of Lagos palace, take away staff of office
Hoodlums on Wednesday afternoon stormed the Palace of the Oba of Lagos at Iga Idunganran in Lagos Island, vandalising vehicles and taking away several artefacts belonging to the palace. In a video on the social media, the thugs are seen fleeing with the staff of office commonly referred to in Yoruba as ‘Opa Ase’. A …
The Sun Nigeria.
#EndSARS: UN calls for an end to police abuses in Nigeria
Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called for an end to police brutality and abuses in the country. Guterres, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, condemned the violent escalation in Lekki, Lagos on October 20, involving soldiers shooting at protesters, an incident which led to several injuries, though …
The Sun Nigeria.
Another #EndSARS protester has died-Sanwo-Olu
BY DORIS OBINNA One of the #EndSARS protesters who was among those wounded in the shootout on Tuesday at the Lekki Toll Gate area of Lagos and was being treated at the hospital has died. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu who announced the death of the protesters in a tweet on his verified …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ortom swears-in panel of inquiry into human rights violations by SARS
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has inaugurated an eight-member Judicial Panel of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations by the Police, especially the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in the State. The Governor, who performed the ceremony at the New Banquet Hall of the Government House in Makurdi, on Wednesday explained that the constitution …
The Sun Nigeria.
#EndSARS protesters dare soldiers at LASU-Iba road in Lagos VIDEO
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ACF expresses worry over youth restiveness in North
Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed worry over current restiveness of youth in the North, saying that it is a great threat to the development of the region and Nigeria at large. In his opening remarks at the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of ACF on Wednesday, the Chairman of the …
The Sun Nigeria.
We’re too terrified to attend to emergencies, LASEMA raises alarm
…Says agency under attack Muritala Ayinla The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has raised the alarm that its personnel and vehicles have been under attack and harassment since the protests started, saying that its not its tradition to refuse to attend to emergencies. The Director-General of the agency, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, who disclosed …
JUST IN: Channels TV off the air
Unconfirmed reports have it that private Lagos-based television station, Channels is off the air following a reported attack by unknown persons. Although details are still sketchy but for quite some time now the logo of the station has been frozen on the screen. This is coming soon after another Lagos-based television station, TVC which …
#EndSARS protests: Sanwo-Olu confirms one person has died in hospital
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has confirmed that one person has died from the wounds he suffered during Tuesday night’s security onslaught on #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza. In a tweet posted a few minutes ago, Governor Sanwo-Olu wrote: “Information reaching us now is that a life was lost at Reddington …
JUST IN: Army charges soldier supporting #EndSARS protesters with cyber crime
Harrison Friday, a lance corporal of the Nigerian Army who has been supporting citizens calling for an end to harassment and brutality by the police, has been charged with cybercrime. In the last 13 days, some citizens across the country have taken to the streets to call for a reformation of the police. The …
Report: Mob burns down Sanwo-Olu’s family, mother’s homes
*Oba of Lagos’ palace also on fire Irate youths on Wednesday gathered around the family home of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Omididun Street, Lagos Island, throwing stones at the house while in Surulere the home of the governor’s mother has been reportedly burnt. Sanwo-Olu had imposed a curfew on the state due to …
BREAKING NEWS: Sanwo-Olu broadcasting to Lagosians
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State is currently addressing the state updating citizens on what is currently happening in the state. He also said flags should be lowed for the next three days as a mark of respect and solidarity with the protesters. Sanwo-Olu has also suspended all state activities.
UPDATE: TVC set ablaze, gone off air
The corporate headquarters of Television Continental (TVC), located in Ikosi-Ketu, is reportedly under siege from unknown persons who have set the station on fire forcing the station to go off air. The station was airing their live programme ‘Your View’ on Wednesday morning when one of the presenters did exclaim “it’s like we’re being …
JUST IN: TVC under attack, gone off air
The corporate headquarters of Television Continental (TVC), located in Ikosi-Ketu, is reportedly under siege from unknown persons forcing the station to go off air. The station was airing their live programme ‘Your View’ on Wednesday morning when one of the presenters did exclaim “it’s like we’re being attacked ” before abruptly going off air. …
JUST IN: BRT buses set ablaze at Oyingbo Terminus
*Shooting heard around the area Angry youths have reportedly set BRT buses parked at their terminus in Oyingbo on fire. Video posted on social media on Wednesday morning showed about 20 buses parked at the terminus with a number of them on fire. According to the person who posted the video the buses were set …
Tension in Aba: Markets shut as soldiers, police barricade roads leading to Correctional Centre
Emmanuel Ifeanyi, Aba Following the declaration of a 24-hour curfew by thr Abia State government and the tension created by a clash between security operatives and some hoodlums on Tuesday, all major and minor markets in Aba, Abia State have been shutdown. New Telegraph learnt that there is a heavy tension in Aba on …
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