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A 24-hour curfew has been imposed on Edo by the State government. The curfew is to take effect from 4 p.m. October 19, 2020. This decision has become necessary because of the very disturbing incidents of vandalism and attacks on private individuals and institutions by hoodlums in the guise of #ENDSARS protesters. While the government of Edo State respects the rights of its citizens to undertake legitimate protests, it cannot sit idly when hoodlums have taken laws into their hands to cause mayhem on innocent citizens and the state. By the directive, schools and businesses are to shut down activities…

The  Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Sunday evening, October 18, confirmed 133 new cases of Coronavirus infection in the country. Straightnews reports that the new cases of COVID-19 infection were confirmed via the NCDC’s official Twitter handle. This brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria to 61,440 which includes 56,611 discharged cases and 1,125 deaths. The infections were reported in nine states with Lagos State recording the highest number of new confirmed cases, followed by Rivers State and FCT. Lagos-90 Rivers-13 FCT-8 Kaduna-8 Oyo-6 Ondo-3 Katsina-2 Nasarawa-2 Plateau-1 61,440 confirmed 56,611 discharged 1,125 deaths

As the #ENDSARS protest rocking Nigerian states entered Day 11, thirteen persons are alleged to have been extra judicially killed in the course of the protest. Oyo state recorded four deaths, Edo, two; Ondo, one; Osun, two; and Lagos four, in addition to attacks on peaceful assemblies in Oyo, Lagos, Edo, Plateau, Anambra, FCT, Kano and Osun states. Ms Idayat Hassan, one of the conveners of Coalition of Human Rights Groups while announcing this Sunday allegedly confirmed the figures. Hassan who spoke at a news conference on the state of the nation condemned what it called “the use of violence”…

Amidst growing #ENDSARS protests across the land, Nigerian Governors have admitted the prevalence of discontent, hunger and anger in the country. Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi spoke this Sunday at a special Thanksgiving Mass held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Ado Ekiti that marked the second anniversary of his administration in office. Fayemi who is also the Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum said, “There is a lot of anger in the land, there is a lot of hunger in the land, pent-up emotion. There is disillusion in the land. As a young man who spent much time in the…

Manuel Lanzini’s brilliant long-range strike in injury time levelled the scores after Spurs had taken complete control in the opening 16 minutes through two goals from Harry Kane and one from Son Heung-min. This was as West Ham came back from three goals down with under 10 minutes to go to rescue a point in an astonishing comeback against Tottenham. Fabian Balbuena’s header began West Ham’s fightback, with Davinson Sanchez’s own goal giving even more hope with five minutes to go. Gareth Bale, on as a substitute in his first appearance since his return to Spurs from Real Madrid, missed…

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has begged aggrieved Nigerian youths to suspend their protests as government has commenced implementation of their five-point demand. Lawan who launched the appeal after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Sunday said the appeal had become imperative to avert possible break down of law and order in the country. The Senate President accompanied by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on behalf leadership of the National Assembly said NASS has a crucial role to play in ensuring that the demands of the protesters are properly…

The Nigerian Army says “Operation Crocodile Smile” has nothing to do with #EndSARS protest. In a statement on Sunday, Musa Sagir, army spokesman, said it is wrong to say the exercise is targeted at protesters who are out in major cities across the country. Sagir said the army has been professional since the protest started “nearly two weeks ago.” “The attention of the Nigerian Army (NA) has been drawn to some social media stuff wrongfully condemning the Army and its Leadership over the announcement of Exercise CROCODILE SMILE VI particularly the Cyber Warfare Component of the Exercise. “This year’s Exercise…

The General Overseer of Living Faith Ministries aka Winners Chapel International, David Oyedepo, has thrown his weight behind the ongoing #EndSARS protests in the country. The protest that is entering Day 11 against the brutality, harassment and illegal arrest by the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is gradually turning to a global issue. Few days ago, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God also supported the protests. https://twitter.com/i/status/1317726835812302848 In a sermon video on Sunday morning circulated online, Mr Oyedepo said the Nigerian youth have the right to express their displeasure on the current state of…

Like a horror film, angry mob beheaded and set five suspected robbers ablaze on Saturday in Akwa Ikot Effanga community in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State. It was gathered that a seven-man gang allegedly broke into a shop at about 3 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, and made away with electronic gadgets worth thousands of naira and undisclosed amount of money. The youths of the community laid ambush for the suspects. In the process, they apprehended five of them while two managed to escape leaving the rest to face jungle justice. A very disturbing and gory video from the scene…

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria are in support of the ongoing the #EndSARS protests, demanding an end to Police brutality and total reform of the security system in Nigeria. The Bishops said the ongoing EndSARS protests by Nigerian youths are morally justified and the government must realise that what they are clamouring for under the #EndSARS campaign is a comprehensive reform of the entire Police Force. In a statement on Saturday October 17, signed by Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, President of Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), the bishops held that the audacity which the SARS officials have been operating in…