Guardian Newspaper Headlines Today Wednesday 21st October 2020
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Hoodlums attack TVC in Lagos
Hoodlums Wednesday attacked Television Continental (TVC) in Lagos despite the 24-hour curfew declared by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. “We are told that hoodlums have entered into the building and we couldn’t continue with the show,” TVC host Morayo Afolabi-Brown said in an Instagram Live video. “Hoodlums have entered TVC and they are attacking us and we …
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Crime correspondents condemn attack of peaceful protesters
The Crime Correspondent Association of Nigeria (CCAN), has expressed concern over the manner and way the #EndSARS protest that began as peaceful has, in the past few days, become violent and bloody. CCAN Chairman, Hassan Zaggi, in a statement Wednesday, said the association is deeply concerned because the lives of young, energetic and promising Nigerians …
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Sanwo-Olu blames forces beyond ‘direct control’ for Lekki killings
Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Wednesday morning blamed “forces beyond our direct control” for the death of peaceful, unarmed protesters at Lekki toll plaza on Tuesday. Eyewitnesses said Nigerian soldiers opened fire on the protesters who were sitting on the ground, waving the Nigerian flag and singing the country’s anthem. The unprovoked attack on the …
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Stop violent crackdown on protesters, Joe Biden tells Buhari
Former United States Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has called on Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the ongoing violent crackdown on protesters in the country. “I urge President Buhari and the Nigerian military to cease the violent crackdown on protesters in Nigeria, which has already resulted in several deaths,” Biden said …
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Soldier arrested for alleged cybercrime after asking colleagues not to fire at protesters
Nigerian Army said it has arrested one of its personnel who was found culpable of cybercrime. The soldier was identified as Lance Corporal Harrisson Friday. “The hooded soldier hiding behind the mask to commit cybercrime has been apprehended in the ongoing cyber operations in support of Crocodile Smile VI,” the Army said. The arrest comes …
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FG to set up 5-man committee on complaints on IPPIS by unions
The Federal Government says it will set up a five man committee to holistically study the complaints on the Integrated Payroll Personnel Information System (IPPIS) by the unions.
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CBN/RIFAN working toward crashing price of rice: official
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), disturbed by the increase in price of rice, have concluded plans to crash the price in all markets across the country.
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Nigerian Government silent hours after Lekki killings
Nigerian Government has remained silent several hours after peaceful and unarmed protesters were shot and killed at Lekki toll plaza on Tuesday. Footages posted on social media showed protesters fleeing as security forces, including soldiers, shot live rounds towards the crowds at around 7 pm. The shooting started hours before the 24-hour curfew announced by …
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More deaths nationwide, 24-hr curfew in five states
Anarchy looms large, as more deaths — a total of 13 — were recorded yesterday in the ongoing #ENDSARS and police brutality protests across the country. The deaths in Abuja, Oyo, Kano
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Bloody Tuesday at Lekki toll gate
Arsonists went on a rampage in Lagos State yesterday as the #EndSARS protests took a violent turn for the second day running. It began when hoodlums threw caution to the winds
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