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2020

#EndSARS: Sultan, Ayokunle tell Buhari to address Nigerians …say soldiers have no business quelling peaceful protests

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The Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) under the leadership of the co-chairmen; the Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III; and President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians on the raging #EndSARS nationwide protests.Nigerians,…

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FCTA holds emergency security meeting over #EndSARS protest

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has held an emergency security meeting to ensure normalcy returns to Abuja after protests by #EndSARS group degenerated to violence which claimed at least five lives and destroyed properties. Minister of  FCT, Malam Musa Bello, who chaired the meeting in his opening remarks said the meeting will “review the traumatic…

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#ENDSARS: Commuters, motorists stranded in Benin as Youths barricade highway

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Commuters and motorists passing through Benin City to South South and South East states were yesterday stranded in Benin as  youths baricaded all entry and exit road following #endsars protest in state.Residents  of the state, particularly Benin metropolis had to trekked long distance to get to their destination as vehicle were not allowed to plying…

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#ENDSARS: Catholic Bishops calls for police reform, good governance.

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President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Bishops Augustine Akubeze call for a total reform of the Nigeria Police Force and good governance for the betterment of every Nigerian.Akubeze in release titled, “EndSARS protest: A cry for justice and peace in Nigeria,” urged the Federal Government to fulfil its primary constitutional responsibility of…

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Traditional rulers, communiy stakeholders frown at IOCs absence of IOCs as NOSDRA flags off campaign against oil pipeline vandalism in Delta

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Traditional rulers and communiy stakeholders in Asaba frowned at the unexcused absence of Oil and Gas Operators (IOCs) at the flag off of the Community-Based Disaster Risk Resolution Plan (DRR plan) by National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) Thursday in Delta.The stakeholders forum comprising of royal fathers, communiy representatives, youth bodies, Communiy Based…

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Twist In #EndSARS Tale: 19 Northern Govs Meet Buhari, Reject IG Disbandment Of SARS

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There appears to be a new twist to the ‘political drama’ that have greeted the #EndSARS campaign and the recent disbandment of the Special Anti Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). This comes as 19 Governors from the northern part of the country, on Thursday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari from where they…

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NDDC Flags off Distribution of Medical Equipment for COVID-19 Testing

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The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has flagged off the distribution of 54 Polymerase Chain Reaction, PCR, machines and related medical items to health institutions across the Niger Delta region for the fight against the Coronavirus, COVID-19. Speaking during the ceremony at the NDDC Warehouse, in D-Line, Port Harcourt, the NDDC Acting Managing Director, Prof….

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AIG Mohammed describes South East as most peaceful zone …commends FG on SARS disbandment

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Assistant Inspector General of Police In Charge of Zone 13, Ukpo, Anambra state, Mr Danmallam Mohammed has described the South Eastern  region as the most peaceful part in the country.The DIG challenged  people from other parts of the country to emulate the people of the area to ensure sustained growth and development across the country….

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Gov Akeredolu Celebrates New Mandate, PDP’s Flagbearer, Jegede, INEC

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Says victory is more work, selfless service to Ondo people  An elated Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu celebrated his re-election victory on Sunday, admitting the people’s renewed mandate represents huge and demanding challenge for his administration to rededicate itself to selfless service in delivering on democracy dividends across Ondo state. This is as he specially congratulated the…

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