The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Thursday 22nd October 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 22/10/20
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My heart goes out to all victims of Lekki shootings—Osinbajo
Agency Reporter Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has condoled with victims of shootings which occurred in Lekki, Lagos. The Vice President also expressed grief over the loss of lives in Lagos and other parts of the country as a result of the #ENDSARS protests. #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate were attacked with guns on Oct. …
#EndSARS: Ghanaian President, Akufo-Addo condemns use of violence
Agency Reporter President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana says violence, “be it on the part of the police or protesters, cannot be the solution” to the current happenings in Nigeria. Akufo-Addo, the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), made the observation on Twitter while commenting on the ongoing #ENDSARS protests in Nigeria. …
US shuts Lagos consulate over #ENDSARS protests
By Adeyinka Akintunde The United States on Tuesday shut down its embassy in Lagos for two days over to the escalating #ENDSARS protests. On its twitter handle @USinNigeria, the consulate said: “Multiple demonstrations are ongoing across Nigeria – to include areas within the consular districts of Abuja and Lagos. “Although most demonstrations are peaceful, some have …
The danger of #ENDSARS prolonged protests
By Niyi Akinnaso The ongoing #ENDSARS protests started very well exactly two weeks ago and the protesters had legitimate demands. Their initial demand was simple enough: Dissolve the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, because of the highhandedness of its officers, who were notorious for profiling youths and arresting, molesting, maiming, and even killing them in the name …
Military takes over Enugu airport, Okpara square over #ENDSARS protests
By Chris Oji, Enugu Military operatives on Wednesday took over the popular Okpara Square where #ENDSARS protesters gather every morning. There was also heavy military presence at the entrance of Enugu airport over fear of possible attack. The deployment followed blockage of Abakpa, Nike, Nike Lake and Liberty roads by protesters. They also blocked NOWAS, …
#EndSARS: NHRC condemns shooting of protesters
Eric Ikhilae, Abuja The Nigerian Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the shooting of unarmed protesters by soldiers. The NHRC’s Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu, said his agency is “shocked at the use of live bullets against peaceful protesters as happened Tuesday in Lagos and other parts of the country where the state of emergency has …
#ENDSARS: Widespread violence as hoodlums unleash fire in Lagos, Ogun
By Precious Igbonwelundu Hoodlums on Wednesday unleashed hail of fires across Lagos State as widespread violence from the #ENDSARS protests entered day two. A worrying video of mob lynching the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Agbara surfaced on social media just as over four persons were allegedly killed by policemen. The Nation gathered the hoodlums reportedly …
#EndSARS: BRT loses N100m in 6-day
Agency Reporter The Management of Primero Transport Services (PTS) Ltd., an operator of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Lagos, has said it lost over N100 million in six days due to the #EndSARS protests. Mr Mutiu Yekeen, the Head, Corporate Communications, PTS, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos …
#ENDSARS: Time to talk to the youths, Mr. President
By Basheer Luqman Olarewaju-Unique SIR: The recent killings of protesters in Nigeria as a result of showdown between the security forces and the citizen activists calling for the total end for a unit of Nigeria Police – Special Anti-Robery Squad (SARS) has cast a dark cloud on what many had hoped would serve as a …
#EndSARS: Presidency pleads for calm, understanding
By Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja The Presidency has appealed for calm and understanding from #EndSARS protesters across the country over the recent crisis that marked the protests. It also assured of the President’s commitment to the full implementation of the demanded reform of the Nigeria Police Force. In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media …
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