Latest News in Nigeria Today Friday 29th January 2021
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Friday 29th January 2021 .
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#EndSARS: Amnesty alleges Nigeria attempting to cover-up protest killings
Amnesty International on Thursday accused the Nigerian government of attempting to cover up the killing of a dozen citizens during peaceful protests in Lagos last October. Youth-led demonstrations in Nigeria began against police abuse, quickly spiralling in broader calls for reform. But they ended weeks later when security forces shot at demonstrators in Lagos —Read More
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Adjogbe commiserates with Gov Okowa over his father’s death, Pa Okowa, Tim Owhefere
FORMER Executive Director, Projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, Engr Samuel Adjogbe, has condoled with the Governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa over the demise of his father, Sir Arthur Okorie Okowa and the Majority Leader and Chairman, House Committee on Information of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Tim Owhefere.
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Hospital fire kills four Covid-19 patients in Romania
At least four people died Friday after a fire broke out in Romania’s main hospital treating Covid-19 patients, officials told AFP. Three patients were found dead at the Matei Bals hospital in Bucarest and a fourth died despite attempts at resuscitation, state secretary of the Ministry of Interior Raed Arafat told reporters. The fireRead More
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New IGP: Be guided by Police Act 2020, legal practitioner counsels Buhari
By Dirisu Yakubu An Abuja based legal practitioner, Barrister Silas Joseph Onu has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to name a new Inspector General of Police, IGP, in line with the provision of the Police Act 2020, following Tuesday’s appointment of new security chiefs. This is as the tenure of incumbent IGP Abubakar Adamu expiresRead More
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Trailblazing Black US actress Cicely Tyson dies aged 96
Cicely Tyson, the pioneering African-American actress and honorary Oscar winner, died Thursday aged 96, her manager said. Known best for Emmy-winning television movie “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” and her Academy-nominated turn in 1972 film “Sounder,” Tyson’s acting career spanned seven decades and often tackled issues of racism and social justice. She frequently turnedRead More
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Apapa Gridlock: LASTMA, Police cede traffic control to touts
Okada riders go berserk, after 3 colleagues killed by truckers Residents, motorists groan We suspect sabotage — Lagos govt Corruption taking higher dimension, says AMATO president By Olasunkanmi Akoni & Godwin Oritse Policemen, LASTMA operatives, yesterday, ceded traffic control to touts along the Oshodi-Apapa expressway, thus compounding the fraffic problems in the area. The situation,Read More
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CSO calls on ICC to arrest, investigate Gen Burutai over alleged human rights abuses
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A Civil Society Organisation, Concerned Nigerians, CN, Thursday, called on the International Criminal Court, ICC, to investigate, arrest and prosecute former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (Rtd), over alleged human rights abuses while serving in the Nigerian military as Chief of Army Staff. This was contained inRead More
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South African army allows hijab as part of uniform
The South African military has amended its dress policy to allow Muslim women to wear headscarves as part of their uniform, an army spokesperson said Thursday. In January last year, a military court dropped charges against an officer who had been indicted for wearing a hijab under her military beret. Major Fatima Isaacs had beenRead More
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Coalition of CSOs to NASS, give Nigerians new Electoral Act in 2021
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Ahead of the 2023 general elections, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, Thursday, called on National Assembly to demonstrate patriotism and boldness in giving Nigerians a new Electoral Act in 2021. This was part of resolutions reached by leaders of the coalition in a statement made available to Vanguard,Read More
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