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Oct

17

2020

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#EndSars: University Don Accuses Tinubu Of Bankrolling Protests To Humiliate President Buhari

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A professor of History and International Relations in University of Ibadan , Prof. Alexander Adebisi has disclosed that the former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is sponsoring the on-going #EndSars protests going on in the Southern states of the country. Adebisi made this known during an online interview on Saturday with thisnigerianow . According to the the Professor, ” the former Governor of Lagos and self acclaimed Leader of the All Progressives Congress was sponsoring the protest in order to cripple the country and discredit the administration of President Buhari internationally. This is the same strategy they used…

Oct

17

2020

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EndSARS Protests: Timi Frank warns against plot to deploy soldiers

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Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has called on the Federal Government to shelve its alleged planned deployment of soldiers to forcefully disperse EndSARS protesters across major cities in the country. Frank in a statement in Abuja, said credible intelligence has uncovered a plot by the Maj. General Buhari-led administration to use solders to forcefully stop the protests. He said this was part of the resolution of a secret meeting between the presidency officials and top hierarchy of the military recently. He said that the meeting was held at the instance…

Oct

17

2020

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Social Crusader, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor condemns killing of protesters across the country

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Following the backdrop of recent protests by youths for an police reform, immediate end to illegal activities of Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS), the Global President of One Love Foundation, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor has condemned the killings of protesters across the nation. Eholor in a statement in Abuja, expressed concerns over the killings of some of the protesters in Benin City, Ogbomoso, Abuja and Lagos. He said “It is the right of the Nigerian youths to express their views against police brutality and the state of the nation. “It is most disturbing seeing the number of casualties in the…

Oct

16

2020

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ENDSARS protest calls for true federalism – Wike

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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has advocated an amendment of the Laws establishing the Nigeria Police Force to tackle current security challenges facing the country. Governor Wike made the call while speaking on some national issues on a Live National Television Programme in Port Harcourt. Governor Wike stated that such critical look at the enabling laws should be the starting point in achieving an enduring total reform of the Police. "We are in a Federal System. Issues cannot be addressed by the Federal Government giving directives to State Governors. "There is need for all stakeholders to look at…

Oct

16

2020

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President General of Nri Town In Anambra State Instigates Arrest of Kinsman, Ogazi Nri Celestine Onuorah Over Poor Infrastructures In Nri Town

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The people of Nri Ancient Kingdom has raised alarm over the dictatorial attitude of her President General, Oba Kelvin Obiegbunem. Findings by the the whisperer shows that the people of the town are murmuring and wailing over his style of leadership with the arrest of one Mr Celestine Onuorah as one of his numerous ways of shutting down opposing views in the community. Narrating the arrest of Mr Onuorah to the whisperer, Mrs Chioma Judith noted that the crime of Mr. Onuorah was posting some pictures of dilapidated schools and hospitals in Nri town to the social media. It was…

Oct

16

2020

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2023 Presidency: Don’t use Igbos to score cheap political goals, Eholor cautions Atiku, says it’s time for youths to decide

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Popular Nigerian Crusader, Chief Patrick Eholor has cautioned former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar not to use Igbos and Igbo Presidency to score cheap political goals ahead of 2023 elections. Eholor, who is the Global President of One Love Foundation stated this in a media chat in Abuja. He said the youths were more equipped to determine who governs them rather than those who failed the nation in leadership position. He said “Nigerians are wiser and can longer be deceived by looters and old politicians. You can see that with the current protest by the youths who are frustrated…

Oct

13

2020

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EndSARS Protest: Eholor berates Wike, Atiku, Osinbajo, urges youths to sustain momentum against oppressors

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Renowned Crusader and President of One Love Foundation, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor has called on youths across the country not to be intimidated by the announcement made by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike banning street protests against the corruption, anarchy and brutality being perpetrated by the men of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS). Eholor, said such action by the Rivers State Governor is reckless, dictatorial, shameless and undemocratic. He wondered why a leader who calls himself a democrat would descend so low infringing on the rights of Nigerians to peaceful demonstrations. The Crusader, in a statement in Abuja…

Oct

13

2020

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JUST IN: Buhari appoints media aide Onochie as INEC Commissioners

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The President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded to the Senate for confirmation the appointment of one of his media aides, Lauretta Onochie, as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission representing Delta State. The President also nominated the appointment of Prof. Mohammed Sani Katsina), Prof. Kunle Ajayi (Ekiti), and Seidu Ahmed (Jigawa). President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan today read the letter on the floor of the Senate. Recall Lauretta Onochie is the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, a position she has held since the inception of President Muhammadu Buhari administration in 2015.

Oct

11

2020

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Fanfare As Ndi Ibe Development Union Abuja Branch Celebrates New Yam Festival

Entertainment, NewsIgbo People, New Yam Festival, Ohafia War Dance

Amidst fun and fanfare, Ndi Ibe Ohafia Development Union, Abuja Branch has celebrated this year's New Yam Festival. The celebration was characterised by massive display of rich Ohafia culture and tradition including the legendary iri agha dance and performance of Paulson Kalu’s ji ehele song. The maiden edition of the festival was celebrated at the palatial residence of Chief Joe Kalu Ibe, the Vice President of the Union with prominent sons and daughters of Ndi Ibe Ohafia in attendance. Elder (Mrs) Patience Okwara Eke, a ruling Elder of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria opened the festival celebration with prayers…

Oct

11

2020

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#EndSARS: Frank urges US, UK, EU to place VISA ban on IG, DIGs, AIGs of Police

NewsEndSARSProtests, Nigeria Protest, Police Brutalities

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Sunday, appealed to the government of the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) to impose VISA restrictions on the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, his deputies and assistants over their refusal to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Frank in a statement in Abuja said the call became imperative to restore civility and decorum to the activities of the Nigeria Police in their dealings with innocent citizens. He said that he is optimistic that such visa restrictions…