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Ekiti Amotekun Nabs Suspected Kidnapper in Military Uniform

Posted by admin Ekiti, Headlines, State News Monday, October 12th, 2020

By Victor Ogunje The operatives of the Ekiti State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, have apprehended a suspected kidnapper in Ifaki-Ekiti, Ido/ Osi local government area of the state. The Amotekun corps commander, Brig. Gen Joe Komolafe (rtd) told newsmen in Ado-Ekiti on Monday that the suspect who dressed in a military uniform was arrested […]

#EndSARS Protesters Shut down Lekki Tollgate, Major Roads in Lagos

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, Nigerian Police, State News Monday, October 12th, 2020

As citywide protests continue By Chiemelie Ezeobi Hundreds of #EndSARS protesters monday converged on the grounds of the ever busy Lekki Tollgate and halted vehicular movement. The protesters, who started converging as early as 6am, doubled in size at about 8am before they could form a human blockade of the toll gate. Chanting protest songs, […]

Tension in Niger Town over Attack on Police Station

Posted by admin Headlines, Niger, State News Monday, October 12th, 2020

By Laleye Dipo There is tension in Kagara town, headquarters of Rafi local Government area of Niger state, following Monday morning invasion of a police station in the town. Some people believed to be vigilantes were reported to have stormed the police station during which some arms and ammunition were carted away The invaders were […]

It’s End of an Era for Mimiko as Akeredolu Triumphs in Ondo

Posted by admin Headlines, Ondo, State News Monday, October 12th, 2020

Nseobong Okon-Ekong and James Sowole write that Goveror Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State would still have been re-elected even if his two major opponents, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party and Deputy Governor, Mr. Agboola Ajayi of Zenith Labour Party had joined forces against him. Their combined votes was not enough to stop […]

Adesina: When Integrity, Probity Trump Imperialism – Prof. Phil Alalibo

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Articles, Columnists, Headlines, NNP Columnists, P Sunday, October 11th, 2020

By Prof. Phil Alalibo | NNP | October 11, 2020 – The example of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Jonathan’s agriculture minister (2011 to 2015) and African Developmental Bank (AfDB) president since 2015, is quite commendable and worthy of emulation. The triumph of his integrity, professionalism and probity in the recent allegations of impropriety and corruption at […]

Trump restarts public speeches, Biden calls it ‘reckless’

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Saturday, October 10th, 2020

US President Donald Trump takes off his facemask as he arrives at the White House upon his return from Walter Reed Medical Center, where he underwent treatment for Covid-19, in Washington, DC, on October 5, 2020. US President Donald Trump will give a public speech at the White House Saturday for the first time since […]

Armenia, Azerbaijan accuse each other of new attacks despite ceasefire

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Saturday, October 10th, 2020

Armenian and Azerbaijani forces accused each other of carrying out new attacks on Saturday despite a ceasefire agreement from noon to end fighting over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. “In disregard of the previously declared humanitarian ceasefire, Azerbaijani forces at 12:05 launched an attack towards Karakhanbeyli,” an area on the frontline, Armenian defence ministry spokeswoman Shushan […]

North Korea’s Kim says no coronavirus cases in his country

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, COVID-19, Headlines, Health Saturday, October 10th, 2020

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told the audience at a military parade Saturday that he was grateful “not a single person” in the North had contracted the coronavirus that has swept the world since emerging in neighbouring China. Pyongyang closed its borders in January to try to protect itself from the disease and regularly […]

Police shoot dead bystander during #EndSARS protest in Ogbomoso

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Saturday, October 10th, 2020

A bystander was shot and killed in Ogbomoso in Oyo State, southwest Nigeria, on Saturday by the policemen dispersing #EndSARS protesters. It was unclear if Jimoh Isiaq was among the young Nigerians protesting against police brutality before he was shot. He was rushed to Bowen University Teaching Hospital where he died while receiving treatment. But […]

Daughters of President Buhari, Osinbajo join #EndSARS protest

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Saturday, October 10th, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Zahra, and Vice President Osinbajo’s daughter, Kiki have joined the ongoing #EndSARS protest against police brutality in the country. READ ALSO: Watch #EndSARS protest in Lagos (VIDEO) Kiki Osinbajo had on Saturday shared a post on her Instagram page saying “Police brutality must end now” using the hashtags #endpolicebrutality and #endsars- […]