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#AlausaProtest: Identity Of One Of The Thugs In Alausa Attacks Revealed
by Grace Udofia on October 15, 2020 A twitter user has identified one of the thugs seen in some of the photos from protesters showing how they were attacked by these fellow in Alausa, Lagos State. The twitter user who tweets with the name @Duke_CBE posted his pictures on his twitter handle.
Tinubu, MC Oluomo, Baba Alado Under Fire As Thugs Attack Protesters in Alausa
by Grace Udofia on October 15, 2020 Posters in Lagos State have accused a former governor of Lagos State and a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, the Chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, MC Oluomo and Baba Alado of sponsoring thugs to attack protesters at Alausa in Lagos. Eyewitnesses have said the protesters all highlighted from a BT bus owned by the Lagos State government.
#AlausaProtest: Thugs Attack EndSars Protesters In Alausa
by Grace Udofia on October 15, 2020 Armed thugs have attacked EndSars Protesters in the Alausa area of Lagos states. Some protesters who posted pictures on social media quoting number plates of the vehicles the thugs highlighted from, accused the popular chairman of Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, MC Olouma and one Baba Alado of sponsoring the attacks. Some posted pictures of evidence showing how police stood by and watched as thugs unleashed mayhem on the protesters.
Between Senators And The Poor Masses Who Deserves To Earn #HardshipAllowance? Nigerians React To Screen Shots Of Salary For Senators
by Grace Udofia on October 14, 2020 Nigerians on Wednesday questioned the amount of money paid to Senators mostly for various allowances and basic salaries, most worrisome on the list was a designated amount of approximately N1.3 million naira paid to Senators as hardship allowance every single month of the year.
Terrorist, Bandits Have Turned Our Villages To War Zones, #SecureNorth, Northern Youths Beg FG
previous #EndSWAT: Policemen Shared Sticks, Batons To Hired Thugs To Attack US, Abuja Protesters Cry Out by Grace Udofia on October 14, 2020 Despite not joining the EndSars protest, Northern Youths have called on the Federal Government to take decisive steps in ending the incessant insecurity caused by armed bandits and terrorists in the Northern part of the country .
#EndSWAT: Policemen Shared Sticks, Batons To Hired Thugs To Attack US, Abuja Protesters Cry Out - Breaking Times
by Grace Udofia on October 14, 2020 Protesters at the Utako area in Abuja have cried out following attacks by thugs allegedly sponsored by some members of the Nigerian Police Force. The protesters who continued with their peaceful procession in the said area in Abuja met a different turn of events as thugs armed with sticks and Batons began to attack them damaging cars and other valuables. An attack which also left scores of the, injured while they tried to flee from their attackers.
#EndSWAT: A Tale Of Two Copycats; How Intellectually Lazy The IGP Can Be- Kperogi
by Grace Udofia on October 14, 2020 Newspaper Columnist and Associate Professor of Journalism, Farooq Kperogi has berated the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu for lifting an initiative from the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, to front as an idea initiated by the Police. Kperogi who revealed this in a tweet said the common sense deficit of government officials in Nigeria is alarming.
NANS Impeach President Over Alleged Embezzlement Of N76.2m
by Grace Udofia on October 13, 2020 President National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Danielson Bamidele Akpan, has been impeached over alleged embezzlement of N76.2 million belonging to the association. He was impeached by the Senate Arm of the Association at an emergency meeting held on Tuesday. His impeachment brings to an end his two and half year as the President of the association.
#SARSMUSTEND: Buhari Sent Soldiers To Beat Us, After Dissolving SARS- Aisha Yesufu
by Grace Udofia on October 13, 2020 Co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls, BBOG, movement and frontline voice in the EndSars campaign has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of sending soldiers to beat up protesters in Abuja. According to her, during today’s protest soldiers were sent to the venue to beat up peaceful protesters whom have been on the streets demanding a total end to the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS.
#SWAT: Nigerians Reject The Creation Of New Team To Absorb Defunct SARS Members
by Grace Udofia on October 13, 2020 Nigerians have reacted to the Federal Government’s decision to create the Special Weapons and Tactics, SWAT, Team to absorb the defunct members of the the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. Trending number one on Twitter, they faulted the creation describing it as another means of arming the people they have tagged as the bad eggs among the police force.
Onochie's Nomination, A shameful Attempt To Plant Unscrupulous Elements In INEC- PDP
by Grace Udofia on October 13, 2020 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said the the nomination of Lauretta, Onochie as a national Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is another shameful attempt to plant unscrupulous elements in INEC in order to corrupt and further desecrate the sanctity of the umpire ahead of the 2023 general election.
#EndSARSProtests: IGP Sets Up New Tactical Team "SWAT" To Replace SARS
by Grace Udofia on October 13, 2020 The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu has set up a new Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team that will fill the gaps arising from the dissolution of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. The Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Prospective members of this new team will also undergo psychological and medical examination to ascertain their fitness and eligibility for the new assignment.
#SARSMUSTEND: Man Recounts How His Driver Was Killed By Stray Bullet In Lekki
by Grace Udofia on October 12, 2020 An eyewitness who was on his way to Ibeju in Lagos State has recounted how his driver was hit and killed by a stray bullet shot by members pf the Nigerian Police Force, NPF, as they tried to navigate their way through the crowd of protesters in Lekki. During an interview at the scene, the man narrated that how the heated traffic could not allow them to move for a while and his driver then came down to ease himself.
JUST IN: #FreeOjahBee Has Been Transferred To Panti, Five Others Released- Gbajabiamila
by Grace Udofia on October 12, 2020 Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has announced that he has been able to secure the release of five persons earlier arrested by members of the Nigerian Police Force during the ongoing EndSars protest in Lagos State, leaving behind Demola Ojabodu. He explained that he was able to secure his release because as at the time he initiated the process for all six persons, Ojabodu was already transferred to Panti.
#SARSMUSTEND: No Going Back on This, Get Ready To Shoot More People- Mr Macaroni
by Grace Udofia on October 12, 2020 Popular online Comedian Mr Macaroni has vowed that the SARSMUSTEND protest will wear and intense look on Tuesday following the continously shooting get of innocent protesters. Macaroni has been a major frontline force since the protest started over a week across some states of the Federation was reacting to a tweet by the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu appealing to protesters to take a break from protesting the following day.
#EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria: The Peoples Rights Will No Longer Be Violated- Gbajabiamila
by Grace Udofia on October 12, 2020 Following the police brutality on protesters calling for a total end to SARS, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has vowed to ensure that the rights of citizens will no longer be violated. Some members of the Police Force, NPF, have been seen shooting at protesters as they continue to clamor for a total ban of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, across the nation.
Labor Bows To FG’s Decision To Increase Electricity Tariff, Says Proceeds Will Fund Further Reductions
by Grace Udofia on October 12, 2020 The orgainised labor consisting of the Nigerian Labor Union,NLC and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, has accepted the Federal Government’s decision to increase electricity tariff with the condition that Electricity Industry VAT proceeds will be used to fund a reduction in tariff for Nigerians. The union had in a meeting with the federal government on Sunday adopted the resolution of the FG/NLC/ TUC Adhoc Technical Committee on Electricity Tariff.
#EndSars:Don't Let Citizens Suffer More, Open the Roads, Keep Peace, Human Rights Lawyer Awosanya Begs Nigerians
by Grace Udofia on October 12, 2020 Human rights Lawyer and Convener of the EndSars movement, Segun Awosanya has appealed to Nigerians to be civil, open up the roads and keep peace as they continue to demand a total end to the operations of the Special Anti-Robbery, SARS, in Nigeria.
What The Government Should Do To Reform The Police- Ex-Naval Officer, Oni Foto - Breaking Times
by Grace Udofia on October 11, 2020 An ex-Naval Officer Oni Foto has advised the Federal government to stop policemen from carrying AK47 and FN rifles on the streets and number of other measures it listed as it begins to reform the entire Police Force. Foto in a series of tweets explained that the police had no business moving on the streets of Nigeria with AK47 and FN rifles which he decribed as assault rifles that should be confined to the armoury until extreme combat cases.
EndSars: The House Will Go On With Police Reforms, Gbajabiamila Says As He Commends Nigerians For Their Resilience
by Grace Udofia on October 11, 2020 The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has commended Nigerians for their passion and resilience in the standing against injustice and other vices perpetrated by members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, until it was put to an end.
#EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria: The Struggle Is Far From Over- Nigerians
by Grace Udofia on October 11, 2020 A cross section of Nigerians have resolved not to relent on the EndSars protest despite the announcement by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu on Sunday that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, has been disbanded. According to them, they will not be swayed with mere statement as the struggle is far from over. The IGP had announced that members of SARS will be dissolved and redeployed to other departments in the Nigerian Police Force, NPF.
NUJ Seek Ways To Help Curb The Activities Of AMAC Taskforce
by Grace Udofia on October 11, 2020 Following rising complaints by motorist and residents on the activities of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, taskforce, the the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council has announced that it will hold a town hall meeting with relevant stakeholders and residents to see how they can manage the operations of the group.
Adesina Denies Blocking FG's Decision To Disband SARS.
by Grace Udofia on October 11, 2020 Senior Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has denied blocking Federal Government’s decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. Adesina in a statement on Sunday explained that a false story designed to malign him is making the rounds.
Ondo Election: Buhari Congratulates Akeredolu On His Victory At the Polls - Breaking Times
by Grace Udofia on October 11, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Rotimi Akeredolu, on his re-election as Governor of Ondo State for another four-year term in office. Buhari in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Sunday, thanked the people of the state for keeping faith with the governor adding that one good turn deserves another.
What Buhari Should Do To #EndSars- Human Rights Activist, Inibehe Effiong
by Grace Udofia on October 10, 2020 Human Rights Activist and Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong has listed a number of things President Muhammadu Buhari needs to do the incessant harassment of young Nigerians by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, in the country. Effiong who posted this on his twitter handle on Saturday stated that mere promises from the Federal government can no longer assuage the willingness of Nigerians to occupy the streets while calling for an end to SARS.
#EndSars: Buhari Meets IGP, Days After Nationwide Protest
by Grace Udofia on October 9, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari for the first time met with the Inspector-Generalof Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu over the recent EndSars protest by Nigerians across the country, days after Nigerians began agitating for it to be scrapped The President on Friday night during the meeting appealed to Nigerians to exercise patience and calm as they freely exercise their right to peaceful protest.
NBA Condemns Breaches Of The Fundamental Human Rights Of Nigerians By Police, Other Security Operatives
by Grace Udofia on October 9, 2020 The Nigerian Bar Bar Association, unequivocally the brazen and serial breaches of the fundamental rights of Nigerians, including the right to life, by officers of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FSARS, and other security agencies.
#EndSars:Nigerians Attack Comedian Ebiye For Asking Them To Say "Please" As They Demand An End To Police Brutality
by Grace Udofia on October 9, 2020 Some Nigerians have called out Comedian Ebiye Victor for his comments over the EndSarsNow protest that is currently ongoing in different states of the Federation simultaneously. Victor had in a short video posted on his twitter handle which has now gone viral urged Nigerians to say please EndSarsNow respectfully rather than just keep shouting it like a people that have no regards for institutions.
Toyin Abraham Apologizes After Backlash From Nigerians For Promoting Her Movie Amidst #EndSarsNow Protest
by Grace Udofia on October 9, 2020 Popular Nollyhood Actress Toyin Abraham has apologised to Nigerians few hours after she promoted her movie online amidst the EndSarsNow protest currently ongoing across all states of the Federation. Nigerians have taken to social media describing the actress as insensitive, according to them the promotion of her movie at this time appeared to be ill timed.
INEC May Not Conduct A Free And Fair Election In Ondo State- Makinde
by Grace Udofia on October 8, 2020 The Chairman of the Ondo State Gubernatorial National Campaign Council and governor of Oyo State Seyi Makinde has expressed fears that with the current composition of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the electoral umpire may not be able to conduct a free and fair election in the state.
ONDO ELECTION: PDP Must Unite To Wrestle Power From Akeredolu- Enyioha - Breaking Times
by Grace Udofia on October 8, 2020 A Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stalwart and gubernatorial aspirant in Anambra State, Ugochukwu Okeke also known as Enyioha has said for the party to be able to wrestle power from the incumbent governor Rotimi Akeredolu, there has to be unity among them in the state. This is coming barely 48 hours to the governorship election in Ondo State, following the altercation witnessed in the PDP final mega rally held yesterday in Akure, the state’s capital.
Ondo Election: Akeredolu Is Ready To Concede Defeat After Saturday’s Election- PDP
by Grace Udofia on October 8, 2020 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said the with the way things are going in Ondo State, the incumbent governor Rotimi Akeredolu, is getting ready to concede defeat after Saturday’s election following an open declaration by the governor himself that Eyitayo Jegede the governorship candidate for the PDP is a competent hand to lead the state.
NRC Set To Commence Hourly Train Services From Abuja To Kaduna
by Grace Udofia on October 8, 2020 The Nigerian Railway Corporation,NRC, has announced plans to begin hourly train services from Abuja to Kaduna State all the days of the week. Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Digital and New Media, Tolu Ogunlesi disclosed this on Thurday via his twitter handle. “Joined the Managing Director, Freeborn Okhiria NRC on an unscheduled tour of the Idu Railway Station.
Buhari Presents N13 Trillion For 2021 Budget Estimate To The National Assembly
by Grace Udofia on October 8, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday presented a N13.08 trillion budget estimate for 2021 to the joint session of the National Assembly for consideration and approval. The budget which was presented at the National Assembly, NASS Complex, Abuja has been tagged, budget of “Economic Recovery and Resilience”. The budget is estimated to be functional using the average price of $40 per barrel for crude oil.
I am Bipolar, My Husband Has Never Beaten Me, Actress Chacha Addresses Rumors Of Domestic Violence
by Grace Udofia on October 8, 2020 Nollyhood actress Chacha Eke has debunked rumors of domestic violence five days after she made a video announcing that her seven year marriage to movie director Austin Fanni was over. According to her she had checked herself into a Hopital where several psychiatrist assessed her mentally and diagnosed her of bipolar disorder.
Edo Election, The Best Nigeria Has Had In The Last 60 Years- Saraki
by Grace Udofia on October 8, 2020 Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has described the just concluded governorship election in Edo State as the best the country has had in the last 60 years, while calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure they see it as an opportunity to perfect the country’s electoral system.
Onitsha Port Not Fully Functional, Only Barges, Trucks Can Ferry Goods There, Nigerians React
by Grace Udofia on October 7, 2020 A twitter user Nefertiti has said that, contrary to what is been publicized the Federal government, the Onitsha River Port is not fully functional, only barges and trucks can ferry goods into the river port for now. A barge is a shoal-draft flat-bottomed boat, built mainly for river and canal transport to bulk goods from the ports to other destinations within a country.
Buhari Presides Over Virtual FEC Meeting
by Grace Udofia on October 7, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. The meeting is holding at the Council Chambers, State House, Abuja. While some cabinet members joined virtually, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, and Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari, and a others joined the President physically.
Age Has Nothing To Do With Demanding For Good Governance, Wizkid Replies Onochie
by Grace Udofia on October 6, 2020 Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has responded to a statement credited to Lauretta Onochie, an aide to President Muhammadu Buhari who addressed him as a dumb kid. Onochie who is an aide to Buhari on Social Media had berate the singer for describing the President as an old man while passing across his message on the End SARS movement in a tweet two days ago.
Police Will Stage Assaults On Themselves To Bring Back SARS- Twitter User Alleges
by Grace Udofia on October 6, 2020 Following the ban on the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu, a twitter user Ose Anenih has expressed fears that some members of the police force will resort to other means to ensure they get the sympathy of Nigerians to return to the roads .
JUST IN: Ogun State Governor Appoints Laycon Youth Ambassador
by Grace Udofia on October 6, 2020 The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has appointed the winner of the just concluded Big Brother Naija season five lockdown edition Olamilekan Agbeleshe popularly known as Laycon as the Youth Ambassador of Ogun State. Abiodun who also gave him a 3-bedroom Bungalow, cash gift of N5Million appointed him as a Member of Ogun State Executive Council.
Sirika Commends Obiano On Anambra Cargo Airport
by Grace Udofia on October 6, 2020 Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika has commended the Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano for embarking on a cargo airport project in the state. According to Sirika, the airport will positively impact on the economic development of the state and the South East region.
EDO 2020: Ize-Iyamu Accepts Defeat, Says He Won't Contest The Result - Breaking Times
by Grace Udofia on October 5, 2020 The Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Osagie Ize-Iyamu in the just concluded election in Edo State has disclosed that he won’t contest the result of election where the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Godwin Obaseki was declared winner. In a statement signed by Ize-Iyamu on Monday, he disclosed that his decision was one borne out of his commitment to a peaceful state and not heat up the polity.
SARS Ban: IGP Receives Sports Minister, Vows To Reform FSARS
by Grace Udofia on October 5, 2020 The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu has reaffirmed his commitment to the ongoing reforms in the Nigeria Police Force especially as it concerns the activities of the Federal Anti-robbery Squad, FSARS, and other Special Tactical Units of the Force. Adamu made this known during a courtesy call by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare on Monday, to his office at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Breaking: Trump Announce That He Will Be Leaving The Hospital At 6.30pm
by Grace Udofia on October 5, 2020 The President of the United States, US, Donald Trump on Monday announced that he will be leaving the Walter Reed Medical Centre at 6.30GMT, three days after he and his wife Melanie Trump tested positive to the COVID-19 virus. Trump disclosed this in a tweet via his verified twitter handle at about 2.15 GMT. He tweeted, “I will be leaving the great Walter Reed Medical Center today at 6:30 P.M. Feeling really good! Don’t be afraid of Covid.
FG Approves Special Salary Scale For Teachers, Increase Number Of Years Of Service From 35 To 40 - Breaking Times
by Grace Udofia on October 5, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a special salary scale for teachers, as well as an increase in the number of years of service from 35 to 40 for all teachers across the country. Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu disclosed this on Monday while representing the President in a event organised to mark the World Teachers Day in Abuja. According to the Minister, the new salary scheme is to motivate teachers in delivering better service.
World Teachers Day: Bello Salutes FCT Teachers, Calls For Renewed Commitment To Duty - Breaking Times
by Grace Udofia on October 5, 2020 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Muhammad Bello has congratulated all the teachers in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on the celebration of the 2020 edition of the World Teachers Day. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Anthony Ogunleye, Bello assured the teachers of his administration’s committment to the development of the education sector as well as the improvement of the welfare of FCT teachers.
Police Arrest Officer Who Shot And killed A 19 Year Old Boy In Apo, Orders For Investigation
by Grace Udofia on October 4, 2020 The Nigerian Police Force, NPF, has arrested a police officer for shooting and killing one 19 Year old Samson Jonah in the Apo area of Abuja on Saturday. In a statement by the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Public Relations Officer Assistant Supritendent of Police, ASP Yusuf Mariam stated that the Police Officer identified to have shot the deceased has been arrested, detained and will be charged accordingly.
NUPENG, PENGASSAN To Withdraw Their Services From Chevron For Sacking Workers - Breaking Times
by Grace Udofia on October 4, 2020 Leaders of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas, NUPENG, and the Petroelum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria PENGASSAN have directed their members in Chevron to withdraw their services from the company following the company’s decision to sack about 600 people from its workforce.
SARS Ban: Don't Be Swayed By The Words Of The IGP, Osibanjo Has Toed That Path Of Rhetorics, Nothing Changed- Human Rights Activist
by Grace Udofia on October 4, 2020 A lawyer and Human Rights Activist, Inibehe Effiong has said the recent ban of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS might not hold water while accusing the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo of giving a similar directives previously which was never carried out.
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