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The Lagos State Government has begun the prosecution of 20 police officers for offences related to the violation of human rights in Lagos. The prosecution of the police officers comes after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu inaugurated a Judicial Panel of Inquiry. Some of the erring officers will be prosecuted for manslaughter while others have been fingered for murder, armed robbery and grievous bodily harm. 1. State of Lagos v. 1. Insp. Surulere Irede 2. Sgt. Sunday Ogunyemi 3. Corp. Hezekiah Babatunde – Manslaughter. Adjourned to 13/11/2020. Justice Ogunsanya 2. State of Lagos v. Ogunyemi Olalekan – Murder. Adjourned to 5/11/2020. Hon…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday presided over the Council Chambers in the State House, Abuja with former Heads of State in attendance. The meeting was also attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari and Secretary of the Federation of the Government, Boss Mustapha. Former Heads of State that attended the meeting are General Yakubu Gowon, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Ernest Shonekan, General Abdulsalami Abubakar and Dr Goodluck Jonathan. FULL SPEECH: Buhari tells #EndSARS protesters to discontinue protests The details of the virtual meeting with the former Heads of State is expected to discuss some of the…

US President Donald Trump and his White House challenger Joe Biden clashed over Covid and race while trading corruption charges, in their final live TV debate. On the pandemic, Mr Biden would not rule out more lockdowns, while Mr Trump insisted it was time to reopen the US. Mr Trump cited unsubstantiated claims Mr Biden personally profited off his son’s business dealings. The Democrat brought up Mr Trump’s opaque taxes. Mr Biden has a solid lead with 11 days to go until the presidential election. But winning the most votes does not always win the election, and the margin is…

A police officer was on Thursday beheaded and burnt to ashes by suspected hoodlums during the #EndSARS protest in Nnewi, Anambra State. The police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, who confirmed this in a statement, said three others sustained various degrees of injuries. He said the victims were rushed to the hospital for medical attention, adding they were responding to treatment. He said five persons were attacked in Onitsha and taken to the hospital for medical attention where three have been confirmed dead while two others were receiving treatment. He further disclosed the protesters attacked Nnewi Police Station, set it ablaze and…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the six Senatorial and nine House of Assembly bye-elections slated for October 31. The Commission said the decision to cancel the elections is in compliance with Section 26 (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), which gives INEC the power to postpone an election if there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the peace is likely to occur if the election is proceeded with on that date. The scheduled bye-elections include Bayelsa Central Senatorial District; Bayelsa West Senatorial District; Nganzai and Bayo Constituencies in Borno State; Cross River…

Two policemen with the Testing Ground Police Division at Iwo Road, Ibadan were on Thursday burnt to ashes. A police station in Akobo was also burnt down, looted and ammunitions carted away. The culprits, suspected hoodlums and thugs also caused a scene at Bashorun, Iwo Road with sporadic gunshots. An attack was also launched on Ashi, Bodija and Alabebe, Iyana Church Police Station. Agbeni, Ogunpa, Dugbe areas of Ibadan also has record of violent clashes with some of the shops in Agbeni looted in the wee hours of the night. The hoodlums who operated in separate groups also unleash mayhem…

A United States delegation has met with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Aso Villa on Thursday over violence that trailed the #EndSARS protests across Nigeria. The delegation led by Counselor T. Ulrich Brechbühl condemned the role of the military at the Lekki toll gate and the destruction that followed their actions. A statement by spokesperson Morgan Ortagus noted that Counselor Brechbühl was joined by Assistant Secretary Robert Destro and Assistant Secretary Denise Natali. The statement explained that the delegation raised US concerns about ongoing violence in Nigeria, human rights, religious freedom, and trafficking in persons, and to hear from senior…

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has announced that the state government have begun prosecuting police officers for murder and other police brutality. Mr. Akingbolahan Adeniran, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Ogun State, Nigeria on Thursday enjoined citizens to monitor the prosecution of the criminal cases. “We invite the public to monitor the following criminal cases against defendant police officers in Ogun State,” he said before going on to list the cases. “The State v. Inspector Wasiu Lawal – Murder trial coming up for hearing on 10 November 2020 at the Ipokia Division of the High Court of Ogun…

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said there is more to come from “fantastic” Thomas Partey after the midfielder’s superb full debut in the 2-1 Europa League win at Rapid Vienna. David Luiz and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored two goals in five second-half minutes after a Bernd Leno mistake had gifted Taxiarchis Fountas the opener to ensure the Gunners began Group B with a victory. But it was the performance of £45m deadline day signing Partey that stood out. The former Atletico Madrid player was a calm presence in midfield, breaking down attacks and building play with apparently effortless ease. ???? Introducing your…

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged EndSARS protesters to discontinue their nationwide movement, urging them that his government will attend to their five point agenda. In a nationwide broadcast on Thursday, he said protesters should engage with the government in finding solutions. “In the circumstances, I would like to appeal to protesters to note and take advantage of the various well-thought-out initiatives of this administration designed to make their lives better and more meaningful, and resist the temptation of being used by some subversive elements to cause chaos with the aim of truncating our nascent democracy. “For you to do otherwise…