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Churches set ablaze as Chile protest turns violent
Two churches were set ablaze as tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered Sunday in a central Santiago square to mark the anniversary of a protest movement that broke out last year demanding greater equality in Chile.
The…
Jailbreak: Edo State Government Imposes 24-hours Curfew
Edo State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state beginning from 4p.m. today until further notice.
This is contained in a statement issued by Secretary to State Government, Mr. Osarodion Ogie ans made available…
Inmates escape as hoodlums break into Benin Prison
There has been a jail break at Benin prison along Sapele road aided by suspected hoodlums hiding under the guise of EndSARS protest.
The alleged hoodlums had besieged the prison building chanting for the release of the…
Nigeria records 133 fresh COVID-19 infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced a total of 133 new COVID-19 infections in the country.
With the latest number of cases, Nigeria has now recorded a total 61, 440 cases so far.
The breakdown of the…
#EndSARS: New SWAT team begins training tomorrow
As the training of selected officers for the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team begins tomorrow, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu on Sunday declared that no ex-SARS operatives were shortlisted in the new team.…
#EndSARS: Falana’s ASCAB cautions Buhari against deploying soldiers to disperse protesters
A coalition of labour and civil society groups led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana on Sunday cautioned President, Muhammadu Buhari against deploying soldiers to disperse the #EndSARS protesters from the streets.…
#EndSARS: NECO postpones exam over nationwide protests
The ongoing nationwide #EndSARS protests has recorded a major casualty as the National Examination Council (NECO) has postponed Computer Studies Practical’s scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2020, until November 16.
In a…
Fayemi laments growing discontent, hunger in Nigeria
The Chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Sunday lamented what he described as the discontent, hunger, and anger in the country.
His views may not be unconnected with…
Oshoala celebrates first goal of season with support for #EndSARS protests
Like Victor Osimhen, Super Falcons captain, Asisat Oshoala celebrated her first goal in the 2020-21 Spanish Primera Iberdrola campaign with a fist showing her support for the ongoing #EndSARS protests in Nigeria.
Osimhen had…
#EndSARS protester gets N4.1m for prosthetic leg
A lady without limb who joined the #EndSARS protest in Abuja, Jane Obiene has received over N4.1 million for the purchase of a prosthetic leg.
She had showed up for the Abuja protest with crutches prompting the protesters…