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Drama broke out at the one year commemoration of the EndSARS protest at the Lekki toll gate on Wednesday. Some protesters who were celebrating one year of protesting against police brutality fought over an undisclosed amount of money given to them by an unnamed Nigerian artiste. According to an eyewitness, the singer who was at Lekki toll gate to felicitate with protesters on the one year anniversary of #EndSARS generously doled cash at some of the protesters. It was reported that on getting the money from the artiste, a protester fled the scene, prompting other protesters to go after him…

Steve Bruce has left Newcastle United by mutual consent just 13 days after the Saudi Arabia-backed £305m takeover of the club was completed. The 60-year-old took charge of his 1,000th match as a manager in Sunday’s 3-2 defeat by Tottenham – his only game as Magpies boss under the new owners. Bruce said there had been “highs and lows” and that he hoped the new owners could “take the club forward”. Graeme Jones will take interim charge of the Premier League side. The Tyneside club have made a winless start to the Premier League season and sit second from bottom…

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has detailed how the National Economic Council (NEC) under the chairmanship of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo addressed the demands of #EndSARS protesters. On the first anniversary of the nationwide protest that took place across the country in October 2020, the minister outlined all the efforts made by the federal government to ensure that the demands of the protesters were met. “The National Economic Council (NEC), which comprises all State Governors and representatives of the Federal Government, and chaired by the Vice President, has already addressed other issues relating to the EndSARS protest,”…

Two #EndSARS protesters have been reportedly arrested by the Lagos state police command during a car procession at Lekki toll gate on Wednesday morning, 20th of October. One of the protesters who identified himself as Abisola, claimed to be a journalist for LegitTV while the other was carrying a placard. “I did not do anything,” said one of the young men before his arrest. “They beat me, they collected my phone, they took my money; the police have not learnt their lessons.” The latest development comes after the Lagos state Police commissioner, Hakeem Odumosu warned against such protests, but allowed…

A Nigerian Robotic Engineer, Dr. Olusola Ayoola has developed a Carbon Emission Tracker (CET) Drone for aerial surveillance in detecting hideouts of criminals within caves and forest areas. Dr. Ayoola is the founder of Robotic and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN), an indigenous AI firm based in Ibadan, Oyo State. In an interview with TechDigest.ng, Ayoola revealed that criminal elements hiding in caves and forested areas cannot escape the innovative capability of drone surveillance offered by the Carbon Emission Tracker Drone (CETD). He explained that the CEDT also utilizes the geo-spatial intelligence technology capable of scanning the entire expanse of forests,…

A Haitian gang that kidnapped a group of American and Canadian missionaries is asking for $17 million – or $1 million each – to release them, according to a top Haitian official. Justice Minister Liszt Quitel told Reuters that talks were under way with kidnappers to seek the release of the missionaries abducted over the weekend outside the capital, Port-au-Prince, by a gang called 400 Mawozo. The minister confirmed the ransom fee, telling Reuters: “They asked for $1 million per person.” The fee was first reported by the Wall Street Journal earlier in the day. CNN reported earlier on Tuesday…

Two traditional rulers have been reportedly killed during an attack by a group of unidentified gunmen in Nnenasa community Headquarters of Njaba local government area of Imo State. It was gathered that the victims had come for a meeting at the local government headquarters in the community, along with eighteen other monarchs. However, tragedy struck when the assailants opened fire on the traditional rulers. Unconfirmed reports initially put the number of casualties at five, but the Imo state police public relations officer, Mike Abatam, confirmed that only two traditional rulers had died while three others were in a coma. The…

The Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has opined that operations of the Nigerian Army (NA) in Kebbi State has increasingly enabled farmers access to their farms without threats; especially farmers in Danko Wassagu, who have now returned to their farming occupation. Senator Bagudu stated this, when the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya paid him a courtesy visit today Tuesday 19 October 2021 at the Government House in Kebbi State during an operational visit to 8 Division Area of Responsibility to assess troops’ operational engagements in the Division’s Area of Responsibility. Governor Bagudu…

Mohamed Salah continued his superb form as Liverpool made it three wins out of three in the group stage of the Champions League by beating Spanish champions Atletico Madrid in a game of constant drama. In a frantic, fantastic match in the Spanish capital between sides that were dazzling in attack but vulnerable at the back, the Reds saw an early two-goal lead wiped out by Antoine Griezmann’s double. The France forward was then shown a straight red card early in the second half, allowing the visitors to reassert their authority and snatch a big win through Salah’s well-taken penalty,…

Vinicius Junior scored two goals, including a brilliant solo effort, as Real Madrid thrashed Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League. An own goal by Sergiy Kryvtsov, who turned in a Lucas Vazquez cross, gave Real a one-goal lead at the break. Vinicius scored twice in five minutes after the restart, sweeping in from close range before beating three players to add a brilliant third. Rodrygo swept in Vinicius’ pass before Karim Benzema slid home late on. It was a superb second-half display by Real and in particular Vinicius, who continued his fine run of form this season. Mbappe keen on…