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1. Sanwo-Olu Lifts Curfew In Lagos The Lagos State Government led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has lifted the curfew imposed on the state. MORE recalls that Governor Sanwo-Olu imposed a curfew on Lagos following the breakdown of law and order during the #EndSARS protests in the state  2. Sanwo-Olu Sets Date For Civil Servants On Level 12, Others To Resume Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has ordered the state’s civil servants on grade level 12 and below to resume work from Monday, November 2, 2020. MORE reports that the governor’s order was announced in a circular signed by Head of Service (HOS), Hakeem Muri-Okunola on Saturday, October 31.  3. Time To Adjust Nigeria’s Federal Character Laws – Gbajabiamila The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has recommended the need for Nigeria’s federal character laws to be amended. According to the Speaker, true federal character is not been practised as currently defined by Nigeria’s constitution as fe...

   1. How #EndSARS Protest Exposed Nigeria Cannot Defeat Boko Haram - Gov. Wike The governor of Rivers State, south-south Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, has lamented that the #EndSARS protest that rocked various cities across the nation, has exposed that Nigeria cannot defeat Boko Haram insurgence because it lacks intelligence. Governor Wike made this comment in a statement signed by his Special Assistant, Media, Kelvin Ebiri, on Friday when the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.  2. IGP Tells Policemen To Attack Back The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has given all personnel of the force a go-ahead to attack back on any confrontation in the course of discharging their official duty. The police boss stated this on Friday, October 30 during an assessment tour of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Abuja.  3. ASUU President Gives Update On Strike, When Schools Will Re...

  Mr. Odey Ochicha has joined ⁸well meaning Nigerians to lend his voice with that of the youths to re-echo the ENDSARS protest against police brutality in the country. In a message issued by his Media Assistant, Pascal Nyiam, Ochicha, slammed the police which it officers have overtime been accused of harassing, robbing and killing youths for no just reasons. He berated the police over breach of constitutional rights of the citizens and calls for total reform of the Police Service. The Nigerian youths embarked on a peaceful protest tagged #EndSARS to demand the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) Unit, as well as other reforms in the Nigeria Police (NP). What started out as a peaceful demonstration by thousands of youths, degenerated into chaos after the protest was hijacked by thugs. The hijacked protest is now characterized by the heavy presence of security personnel on the streets in different parts of the country, mob attacks on security personnel, killings, and...

  NYCN Chairman, Comr. Dan Obo Jnr. Appeals to West African Examination Council Not to Relocate Office to Akwa Ibom Following the heinous vandalization of state properties and other private properties in Cross River State by hoodlums, the chairman of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Cross River State Chapter, His Youthfulness Comr. Dan Obo Jnr has appealed to the Management of West  African Examination Council not to relocate their calabar office to Akwa Ibom state. He made the appeal while inspecting the Calabar office today and  was duly informed of the plan to relocate WAEC Calabar office to Akwa Ibom state. He further emphasized that the vandalization was not done by Cross River Youths but Intruders, hence the management should be at rest as it will never happen again. The Youth Chairman further admonished the youths of Cross River State to be at alert and report all suspicious moves as security is everybody's business.  Build the Youth! Build the Nation. Comr ...

My heart felt over the destructions caused by purported ENDSARS protesters who suddenly became hoodlums and day marodars,and looted their brains from their heads in the name of looting, vandalizing government and private properties...of which is to their benefits. My political indifferences will not count me out from adding my support to the state Governor Prof Ayade to do the needful, arrest should be made, people should be made to learn lesson,...even Bible en encourage offenders to be punished and children should not be spoiled by keeping away the rod. How on Earth will any reasonable and futuristic youths engage into such act of practically destroying what he or she is a major benefactor..such properties likes; The Hospital, University Hostel. Cultural center...The Chronicle news magazine...etc.. of what benefits has this brought to them? Unless such person are arrested and made to pay for their crime others will want to toll this same path subsequently. I called on all Cross river...

  Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonji-Iweala has emerged the new Director General of the World Trade Organisation. According to sources from the European Union, she emerged victorious in the contest over her South Korean rival Ms Yoo Myung-hee, by a wide margin. Okonjo-Iweala’s victory is expected to be announced formally by the WTO later today. Details later....

  BIRTHDAY FELICITATION TO HON DR BETTA EDU Dear Esteem Boss, 1. Let me start by applauding you for your resilient, dogged, corrosive, vibrant and un-intimidated show of attitude/character during this period of crises as you remained resolute/committed to saving the lives of cross riverians by instructing all government hospitals to treat injured cross riverians first before requesting for money. 2. With boldness and confidence and haven't worked with you for a couple of years now, I'll reiterate again that you're one of the greatest philanthropist of our time as your legacies are all out there to keep speaking for you and for all to see. 3. You've as a progressive youth impacted/imparted positively on the lives of both the old and the young mostly the youths against all odd they know how helpful you've been to millions. 4. As an individual, you've reduced the burdens of so many parents by taking up responsibilities of their children's education both in the ...

1. Palliatives In Warehouses Is Evidence Buhari Isn’t Nigeria’s Problem – President’s Daughter President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Zahra Buhari, on Sunday noted that the discovery of COVID-19 palliatives in warehouses across states is evidence that her father is not the problem of Nigeria. The President’s daughter stated this in a post on her Instagram account. She wrote, “Now that people confirmed that Buhari distributed enough palliatives nationwide, it is clear Buhari is not our problem.” In the past few days, hoodlums and angry youths have attacked warehouses across states in the country and looting food items form the facilities. Questions have been raised from different quarters on why state Governor and political office holders decided to hide the Palliatives. Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged hoarding of COVID-19 palliative...

  1. ‘Those Shot At #LekkiMassacre Have Questions To Answer’ – Tinubu (Video) The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, says #EndSARS protesters killed at the Lekki toll gate area of Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial city, “have questions to answer.” Naija News had reported earlier that men suspected to be soldiers of the Nigerian Army invaded a peaceful protest at Lekki toll gate on Tuesday evening, October 20, killing #EndSARS protesters in the process.   2. #Lekkimassacre: Obasanjo Cannot Preach On Peaceful Protest, Odi Leaders Reveal The leaders of Odi, a community in Bayelsa state, say, former President Olusegun Obasanjo is not qualified to deliver a lecture on how to disperse a peaceful protest without violence. The leaders were reacting to Obasanjo’s statement amid the #EndSARS protests in which he asked President Muhammadu Buhari not to use “brute force” against citizens protesting against police brutality.  3. ‘If You’re Jagaban, Wa...

 Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 24th October 2020 roundup of top Newspaper Headlines in Nigeria for today Saturday, 24th October 2020 Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines:  1. Finally, President Buhari Breaks Silence On #LekkiMassacre After criticism from various Nigerians home and abroad, President Muhammadu Buhari has finally expressed sadness of the massacre at the Lekki toll gate area of Lagos. Recall that men of the Nigerian Army invaded the venue of the peaceful protest at Lekki toll gate on Tuesday evening, October 20, killing #EndSARS protesters in the process.  2. Abdulrazaq Imposes 24-hour Curfew In Kwara Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has declared a 24-hour Curfew on the state from midnight today, Saturday. Governor Abdulrazaq made this known in a statewide broadcast on Midland 99.1 FM.  3. #LekkiMassacre: "We Counted 15 Corpses" - DJ Switch Recounts Obianuju Udeh, a popular Nigerian disc jockey as DJ Switc...

  Social Issues #EndSARSBrutality  Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu yet again insists that he cannot confirm that anyone was killed by the military at the Lekki tollgate shooting. He stated this on Thursday morning while speaking with Arise News in an interview.

 As the #EndSARS movement continue to gain traction on Nigeria, some of the country's brightest young minds are being gunned down the members of the Nigeria police force. The latest victim is one twitter user that goes by the name of Oke. He tweeted: "Nigeria will not end me" at around 1:54 PM and at 6:00 PM he was gunned down by men of the Nigerian police force. This killing has led to an uproar on twitter as people mourn

 #EndSARS - Gov Sanwo-Olu’s Mother’s House set on Fire in Surulere An apartment in Surulere, which supposedly belongs to Governor Babajide’s Sanwo-Olu's mother, has been set on fire. eyewitnesses said the mother of the governor was removed from the house before the fire started. This occurred after security operatives opened fire on unarmed #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll gate. 

  Three new generational bank buildings have been set ablaze along the Admiralty Way in Lekki, Lagos. The three banks have been identified as Polaris, GTB and Access Bank branches. Business premises, shopping malls and shops have also been looted by suspected hoodlums in the area. These incidents happened on Tuesday night following shootings by security agents at #EndSARS protesters demonstrating against police brutality at the Lekki tollgate area. Details soon.......

 EndSARS: Chief Ojukwu Replies Madam Oby Ezekwesili who alleged FG sponsored breaking of jail and other violent attacks in Edo State. Madam are you insinuating that government has hand in the prison break, burning of police stations, NDDC building & all other forms of destruction ongoing in Benin?  There are things one would expect from children on twitter who live for clout; retweets/likes & not from someone who has been in government, worked extensively locally & internationally & recently ran for office.  So many times you have helped people retweet falsehood, at times even composed the tweets yourself & it makes one wonder at your end game.  For those who have forgotten, you started out under General Obasanjo as head Budget Monitoring & Price Intelligence Unit before your double stint as minister. At no time have you mentioned how Obasanjo contributed to the mess we have found ourselves today.  In fact, you are either silent, evasive ...

Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 20th October, 2020 brought to you by comrade John Otu. 1. Despite Attacks On #EndSARS Protesters Buhari Says Youths Free To Protest k LlPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Monday stated that youths should be allowed to   their fundamental rights in the #EndSARS protest. In the last few weeks, Nigerian youths have taken to the streets to call for an end to widespread police brutality. Despite the protest, security agents have clamped down on protesters in Oyo, Abuja, Lagos and other parts of the country. Speaking to State House correspondents after a meeting with Buhari on Monday, the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare quoted Buhari as saying that it was the right of the youths to protest and make certain demands from their leaders. According to the minister, the president asked the protesters to give his administration time to address their demands as the team set up has already gone to work. Sunday Dare sai...

  C'River 1,000 Primary Health Workers Recruitment: Over 1 Year After Interview, Candidates Yet To Know Their Fate. Primary Health Care which was conceptualised by the Alma Ata Declaration of 1978 is a grassroots approach towards universal and equitable health care for all. It was modelled to address the health problems in rural communities in order to achieve universal health care by providing accessible, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services. It is the first level of contact of individuals, families and communities with the national health system. This cannot be achieved without a well-trained primary health care workers to man the health centres. In order to address the problem of inadequate staff in these centres, the Cross River State government, through the state's Primary Healthcare Development Agency, in 2018 announced plans to recruit 1,000 primary health care workers to tackle the dearth in manpower in these centres. The agency which was then headed by Dr B...

  The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has removed the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, Dr Tony Jaja. This is contained in a notice shared with journalists by the spokesperson for the Attorney-General of the Federation, Dr Umar Gwandu, on Monday. The document which was signed by the Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Mr Dayo Apata (SAN), was dated October 15, 2020. Titled, ‘Notice of your removal as Chairman, Governing Board of the Nigerian’, the notice referred to an earlier letter dated September 28, 2020 which was said to have conveyed to Jaja the approval of the President for his sacking. While the notice stated that Jaja’s removal took immediate effect, it did not disclose the reason for his sacking. The notice ordered the sacked Chairman to immediately hand over the property of the commission in his custody to the Director-General, John Asein. It read in part, “l have ...

 #EndSARS: Ijebu Ode Protesters Kill And Roast Cow At Protest Ground (Photos) Central ReportersOct 19, 2020Read original The #EndSARS protest in Ijebu Ode took a different turn after protesters killed and roasted a cow at protest ground. “Ijebu ode protest 😃😃😀 What a peaceful protest” The incident took place on Sunday. The meat was shared to protesters who were present. See photos below

  Chief of the Naval Staff drums support for Unical VC elect In continuation of her familarisation visits to critical stakeholders, the VC designate of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi als visited the Chief of Navel Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas to discuss issues of common interest. The Naval Chief who is a distinguished son of Cross River State, promised to support the University when ever called upon. He congratulated Prof. Obi for her emergence as the 11th VC of the institution, adding that her academic credentials and public service record speaks volume of her personality. In a similar development, the Gender, Equity and Awareness Advocacy group hosted the Vice-Chancellor designate at Transcorp Hotel, Abuja. The association is made up of young female professionals and entrepreneurs across the county.  The President of the Association, Ms Flora Eyo, who was represented by Mrs Esther Akpong, extolled the qualities of the VC designate who she said is on...

 President Buhari meets with National Assembly leaders over lingering #EndSARS protest President Buhari yesterday October 18, met with President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmad Lawan, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, over the ongoing #EndSARS protests in all parts of the country. The meeting took place at the State House, Abuja. Bashir Ahmad the President’s personal assistant on new media disclosed this via his official Twitter handle. ''President Buhari currently meeting with Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, on the ongoing #EndPoliceBrutality protests.'' Further details about the meeting weren't released.

  At the weekend, 17th October, 2020, Saturday, a message on the period the United Nations needs before intervening in a country where there has been ongoing protests went viral on social media platforms. In a tweet, Harvey Funmilayo, a United Kingdom-based Nigerian doctor and Twitter influencer, had said the UN cannot intervene in a country if protests have not exceeded 30 days. Funmilayo has over 200,000 followers on Twitter. “I just heard according to UN Constitution any protest that reaches 30days will make UN intervene in that country. The Nigeria govt knows this. Many young people don’t know it. EXCEPT the govt makes visible tangible immediate changes, #EndSARS protests MUST GO ON. Tell others,” Funmilayo tweeted. The post was shared by many social media users, who advocated for widespread participation in the ongoing #EndSARS protest. #EndSARS: A WEEK OF PROTEST, UNREST AND AGITATIONS There was a renewed protest against the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) after a video sho...

 Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 19th October, 2020 Good morning Nigeria, welcome to central report roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today Monday, 19th October 2020  1. Buhari Ended SARS, Not IGP - Lawan Senate President, Ahmad Lawan on Sunday after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari noted that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS has ended. Lawan during the meeting stated that President Buhari ordered the dissolution of SARS and not the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu as widely believed. He disclosed this while speaking with State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, after a meeting with Buhari on Sunday. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila was also in attendance. Lawan said: “Since the issues raised by the protesters have been accepted by the government, the time has come for the protests to stop. Government needs to have time to implement the demands of the protesters, the pro...

  Protesters Storm and blocked the two entrances of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) head office in Abuja. Protesters Mount with different placards, the protesters have vowed to prevent activities at the nation’s apex bank on Monday. The protesters packed vehicles in front of the main gate of the CBN headquarters, blocking any movement in and out of the premises and from connecting roads. Hundreds of the protesters are in front of the building, some of them are also camped on the road by the rear exit of the building. There was serious music playing from loudspeakers at the premises as of 9:45 while some of the protesters claim they will spend the night at the scene.

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture on Sunday said that the Federal Government has met with all of the demands made by #EndSARS protesters. He started this on Sunday when he appeared on Radio Nigeria programme in Abuja. According to him, the protest has been hijacked by hoodlums and people with ulterior motive to destabilise the country and bring down the Muhammadu Buhari administration. Having met the demands, he said it was absurd that protesters were remaining on the streets causing mayhem,  obstructing movements and inflicting pains on Nigerians. “When you look at the demands of the #EndSARS and the decisions  of the Federal Government, it is clear that there is no single demand of the group that has not been met. “Therefore, one will begin to ask if there is any ulterior motive because what we have witnessed in the last few days is that they have moved their demands from five to seven. “As soon as the government approved one demand another one wil...