Guardian Newspaper Headlines Today Friday 23rd October 2020
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Buhari, Obasanjo, Jonathan, Gowon in crucial meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over a crucial virtual meeting with former Nigerian leaders. This is coming barely 24 hours after the President presided over the National Security Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja and later addressed the nation in a broadcast. The former Nigerian leaders participating virtually from their locations are Generals Yakubu …
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EndSARS: Lagos releases names of policemen being prosecuted
Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday said the state has begun the prosecution of about 20 police officers for offenses related to the violation of human rights in the state. “Today seems like a good day to get on to the work of rebuilding Lagos and ending police brutality. To show our commitment to …
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IMS condemns attacks on media houses, journalists
The Institute for Media and Society (IMS) has joined other stakeholders to condemn attack on media organisations, describing the development as a threat to freedom of expression. Executive Director of IMS, Dr Akin Akingbulu said: “While we support peaceful protests, which is a constitutionally-recognised right, we are opposed to the violation of people’s rights, including attacks on media organisations and their workers.
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CSOs doubt compliance to withdrawal of police attaches from VIPs
CIVIL society organisations (CSOs), yesterday, doubted the feasibility of the recent order for the withdrawal of police officers attached to very important persons (VIPs), arguing that complying with the order will be challenged without reform of the Nigeria Police.
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FG moves against illegal cross-border gold trade
The Federal Government is to partner with West African nations in ending illegal trans-border trade on solid minerals, especially gold, with a view to deriving maximum economic benefit for Nigeria.
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Govt to prioritise completion of road projects in 2021 budget
Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said the main thrust of the 2021 budget proposal of the ministry would be the completion of road projects in the country.
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Lawyers kick as hoodlums invade, loot, burn Lagos court
Following the invasion, looting and burning of Lagos High Court, Igbosere by hoodlums yesterday, lawyers have expressed concern that the incident could negatively impact on justice delivery.
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#EndSARS: Oyetola suspends 24-hour curfew
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun on Friday announced the suspension of the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state to tackle the rising violence and damages caused by hoodlums under the #EndSARS protest.
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CSOs seek removal of Buratai, others over Lagos attacks
A Coalition of 100 civil society organisations (CSOs), yesterday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately sack the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.- Gen. Tukur Buratai, over the killing of unarmed protesters on Tuesday evening at Lekki tollgate in Lagos.
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#EndSARS: Northern Governors sue for peace, condemn violence
The Northern States Governors’ Forum has expressed concern that the ongoing protests has been taken over by hooligans, ethno-religious bigots and political marauders bent on destroying the country.
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