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Philadelphia police have said hundreds of looters are ransacking businesses in the city in a second night of unrest after police fatally shot a black man. Police reinforcements as well as the National Guard have been deployed. Officials say 30 officers were hurt in the first night of clashes. Police say officers opened fire on Walter Wallace, 27, when he ignored orders to drop a knife he was holding. Philadelphia cops fatally shot Walter Wallace Jr. today, firing 10+ times at him while he stood at least 10ft away. He allegedly had a knife but cops made NO attempts at…

A group of young federal lawmakers have praised Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for his interactions with youths in the wake of the #EndSARS protests. The Young Parliamentarians Forum also commended the Vice President for his interventions before and after the protests that have snowballed into looting. During a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, the executive committee of the Young Parliamentarians Forum led by its chairman, Hon. Karu Simon Elisha from Kebbi State thanked the VP for his sincere dedication to lasting peace. The leader of the delegation, Hon. Elisha, also commended the Vice President’s sincere interaction with the youths…

President Muhammadu Buhari has presented the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for a second term in office. In a letter to President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the President said in accordance with the provision of Section 154 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). “I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate, the nomination of Professor Mahmood Yakubu for appointment as Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a second and final term,” a statement by Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesperson said. Buhari appoints…

*Young federal parliamentarians commend VP’s interaction with youths in wake of protests Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says engagement with the Nigerian youths has to be transparent and honest in order to build a progressive society and nation. According to him, this was why the implementation of the Buhari administration’s Social Investment Programmes (SIPs) were not done on the basis of sharing slots between public officials or political chieftains, but in a manner whereby Nigerians who knew no one could benefit and did benefit. The Vice President stated this on Tuesday when he received, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential…

*Beneficiaries nationwide to receive one-time grant, with Lagos, Kano, FCT & nine more States in first batch *Enumeration, verification still ongoing for Payroll Support Scheme *Free CAC Business Names’ Registration for 250,000 MSMEs also commences The payment of N30,000 one-time grant to 333,000 artisans across the country is now in progress, as the implementation of the Economic Sustainability Plan continues. The payments are being made to sets of verified beneficiaries of the Artisan Support Scheme, a track under the MSMEs Survival Fund. A statement by Laolu Akande, spokesperson to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo explained that the first stream of payments…

The Federal Government has declared Thursday October 29, 2020 as public holiday to mark this year’s Eidul-Mawlid Celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated the Muslim faithful both at home and abroad for witnessing this year’s occasion. He enjoined them to imbibe the spirit of love, patience and perseverance which are the virtues of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), adding that doing so would guarantee peace and security in the country. The…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 filed additional proof of evidence against Malabu Oil & Gas Limited before Justice I.E. Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja in the alleged money laundering case involving the company to the tune of $USD 875,740,000. Prosecution counsel, Bala Sanga had at today’s sitting announced the readiness of the prosecution to proceed with the day’s business as well as the presence of Prosecution Witness One (PW1), Temitope Erinlomo in court. He further informed the court of the filing of additional proof of evidence against the first defendant, Malabu…

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Tuesday told the House of Representatives Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Values that the nation was sitting on a keg of gun powder regarding the issue of fake news and need to immediately begin to go regulate the social media space. The Minister who was responding to questions from the lawmakers when he appeared before the committee to defend the 2021 budget proposal said the next war that will be fought in the country and across the globe may be fought through social media. But the member representing Amuwo…

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the death of two policemen and one civilian in last week’s violence following the #EndSARS protests. Commissioner of Police, Bolaji Salami, who spoke while parading 18 suspected looters and arsonists, said the two policemen were killed in Ore and Ondo town. Bolaji said the victim in Ore was mobbed while the policeman in Ondo was killed and burnt inside his car. Six policemen, four civilians killed in Lagos violence He said the civilian casualty was one of the three-man gang that attempted to rob a new generation bank in Ondo town.

Commuters have resulted to trekking as petrol scarcity persisted on Tuesday in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This resulted in a bitter taste of the forgotten long queues at retail outlets in the capital of Nigeria. Most vehicle owners went to work by public transport while others patiently lined up for the product. Some where not so lucky as they had to walk long distance because the commercial vehicles available were inadequate for the massive number of commuters. The petrol scarcity is also affecting small businesses who rely on petrol to power their business. A civil servant, who simply identified…