The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Friday 23rd October 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 23/10/20
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Those behind arson, killings, by Northern Govs
By AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna Governors of the 19 Northern States on Thursday identified those behind the arson and killings occasioned by the #ENDSARS protests. Rising from an emergency meeting in Kaduna, they said those behind the arson and killings were enemies of Nigeria who want to change government outside the ballot. They also expressed …
If Nigeria dies, hatred killed her, by Femi Adesina
By Femi Adesina What a week it has been for our own dear native land! Just at the beginning of the month, as the country turned 60 as an independent entity, President Muhammadu Buhari had charged us to “begin sincere process of national healing, eliminate old and outworn perceptions that are always put to test …
NECO reschedules ongoing SSCE Examinations
Justina Asishana – Minna The National Examinations Council (NECO) has rescheduled some of its papers due to the current crisis across the country. In a statement issued by the Head of Information and Public Relations Division, Azeez Sani, the affected papers which were supposed to be written from Thursday 22 October 2020, Friday 23 October …
21 police officers facing trial in Lagos
Adebisi Onanuga Lagos government has identified 21 police officers undergoing criminal trials for trampling on the fundamental human rights of residents. The policemen are facing prosecution in different courts for charges that ranged from murder to other minor offences. The list showed that ten policemen are facing murder and attempted murder in various courts, seven …
Oyetola suspends 24-hour curfew
Toba Adedeji, Osogbo Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has suspended the 24-hour curfew declared to forestall breakdown of law and order. Oyetola, in a statement through the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, commended the residents of the state for a high level of compliance. However, he noted the government will not hesitate to …
#ENDSARS: Policeman beheaded, three injured in Anambra
By Emma Elekwa, Onitsha A police officer was on Thursday beheaded and burnt to ashes by suspected hoodlums during the #ENDSARS protest in Nnewi, Anambra State. The police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, who confirmed this in a statement, said three others sustained various degrees of injuries. He said the victims were rushed to the hospital …
Police dismiss six for alleged misconduct
By Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin Kwara state police command Thursday said that in the last four months, it has dismissed six police officers for alleged misconduct. The state police Commissioner Kayode Egbetokun said this in Ilorin, the state capital at a stakeholders meeting with leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Road Transport …
Buhari suspends protests nationwide
By Alao Abiodun President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended protests across the nation. In a nationwide broadcast on Thursday night, he said the suspension follows the violent turn of #ENDSARS protests across the Federation, which have been hijacked by hoodlums. Read Also: PHOTOS: Buhari presides over FEC meeting The President said: “I therefore call on our youths …
#EndSARS: US seeks investigation into Lekki shootings
Agency Reporter The United States has called for an immediate investigation into the excessive use of force by the military in the alleged killing of unarmed protesters at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos. In a statement on Thursday, the Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo specifically mentioned Tuesday’s shooting of protesters at the Lekki toll …
Defend Nigeria, South West Governors tell security agencies
By Osagie Otabor, Akure Governors of the South West region have tasked security agencies to rise up to the occasion to defend the country as the #ENDSARS protests and activities of hoodlums escalated across the country. The Governors who said they were in solidarity with Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo Olu, said the …
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