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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appealed to protesters to stop all form protests following chaos across the state on Tuesday and Wednesday. In a broadcast on Wednesday, the governor said he had been engaging protesters and was doing all he could, although he admitted that the process has been slow. He noted that events took a different turn from Sunday 18, October 2020 as criminal elements took advantage of the firm orders handed down to the officers and men of the Nigerian Police not to resort to shooting as a rule of engagement. He then went to list the places where…

The scarcity of petroleum products is imminent in Nigeria as some depots have stopped loading-trucks it was gathered on Wednesday. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) National Vice President, Alhaji Abubakar Maigandi, disclosed this to our Abuja correspondent on phone. He added that the #EndSARS protests and the resultant crises have stopped the marketers from transiting their loaded trucks. According to him, since petroleum products are highly inflammable, the drivers decided to park their trucks in safe places nationwide. He explained that since consumers buy fuel on daily basis and there is no replacement, there is bound to…

Staff of Television Continental (TVC), a private television station on Ikosi Road, Lagos, have cried for help as hoodlums have reportedly set the station on fire. The station is linked to a former governor of the state, Bola Tinubu, who is a national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). A reporter with the station confirmed the development. The source said parts of the stations is already up in flames while journalists and other workers on night and early morning duties are currently trapped. “Yes, I can confirm it. Cars within the compound are already on fire and parts of the…

The Commander, 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Kano Brigadier-General Bamidele Alli Alabi today October 20, 2020 commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for leading the fight against corruption in Nigeria. He made the remark when the Zonal Head of the Kano Office of the Commission, Deputy Chief Detective Superintendent Sanusi Aliyu Mohammed paid him a courtesy visit. Gen Alabi assured the Commission of the Brigade’s cooperation in the areas of security and intelligence sharing. “I will like to use this opportunity to commend your agency for leading the fight against corruption which has bedeviled our country, and a cardinal objective…

Hoodlums on Wednesday have burnt no less than 20 Blue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) at the Oyingbo Terminal Bus on Lagos Mainland. It was learnt it could rise above the 20 buses in the terminal as at the time it was set on ablaze. It was further gathered the hoodlums were protesting killing of two of their members by the police. They vented their anger on the terminal by torching it. Oyingbo #BRT bus terminal burnt down in #Lagos State. pic.twitter.com/v7v6Kwes35 — Chronicle NG (@chronicle_ng) October 21, 2020 Details shortly…

Scores of people were killed on Tuesday as the violence triggered by the hijack of #EndSARS protests expanded across the country. Governors took drastic actions to end the violence, arson and killings. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Adegboyega Oyetola (Osun), Hope Uzodimma (Imo), AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), and Simeon Lalong (Plateau) imposed curfew on their states. Many policemen were killed and police stations set ablaze. Other public offices were either set on fire or invaded by hoodlums disguising as protesters. A private hospital was burnt in Lagos because the hoodlums accused its officials of refusing to…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has noted that the incident at Lekki toll gate in Lagos state on Tuesday was regrettable and unacceptable. The governor who visited victims at different hospitals noted that he would address Lagosians later on Wednesday. “This is the toughest night of our lives as forces beyond our direct control have moved to make dark notes in our history, but we will face it and come out stronger. “I’ve just concluded visits to hospitals with victims of this unfortunate shooting incident at Lekki. Sanwo-Olu added that, “It has taken me this long to make a statement because I…

Lionel Messi scored in a joint record 16th Champions League season and 17-year-old Pedri netted his first senior goal as Barcelona beat Ferencvaros. Messi struck from the penalty spot to give Barca the lead after he was felled at the end of a weaving run. Ansu Fati volleyed Barca’s second, with Philippe Coutinho adding a third. Gerard Pique was sent off for a foul that set up Ihor Kharatin to narrow the deficit with a penalty, but Pedri and Ousmane Dembele ensured Barca’s win. Pique’s dismissal is a costly one for the Spanish side, with the experienced defender now suspended…

…As President seeks passage of revised 2020 budget for FCT The Senate on Tuesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of Engr. Sanusi Garba as Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Also to be confirmed are: Dr. Musiliu Olalekan Oseni as Vice Chairman; and Aisha Mahmud as Commissioner. The request was contained in a letter dated 15th October, 2020, and read on the floor during plenary by the See Nate President, Ahmad Lawan. According to the President, the request was made pursuant to Sections 34 and 40(1) of the Electricity Power Sector Reform…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned “reports that security agents are shooting at #EndSARS peaceful protesters at the Lekki Toll gate, Lagos. This must stop immediately.” SERAP said: “Under the Nigerian constitution, 1999 [as amended] and human rights treaties to which Nigeria is a state party, the authorities are obligated to respect and protect the right to life and security of the person, the rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly of everyone, including peaceful protesters.” “We call on the Nigeria authorities to order a prompt, independent and impartial inquiry into the reports of shooting of…