The South-South Legacy Group, has condemned the chaotic dimension that ongoing #EndSARS protest has taken, especially in Benin, Edo state. The group, in a statement issued by Mr Osagie Aiguobasinwin and Camillus Okosun on Thursday, expressed disenchantment over the violence and killings in the state, adding that the “violence is unacceptable to us in Edo state”. “The organizers of the ongoing #EndSARS peaceful protest, have our solidarity, support, understanding and endorsement for the protest to correct the many errors in our national body polity, even as some of our members in this group may have been directly or indirectly involved…
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Bandits Tuesday night, stormed Tungar Kwana village in Talata-Mafara local government area of Zamfara, and killed 22 people. Daily Tracker gathered that the bandits numbering over 100, invaded the village around 11 pm where they began to shoot people sporadically. An indigene of the village, Malam Ahmed Mohammed, who narrated what happened, said 22 people including children and women, were killed instantly, while other people escaped to the forest. He also disclosed that many people who were wounded as a result of gunshots are currently receiving treatment in hospital. The bandits, according to him, also stole a large…
As the curfew imposed by Osun state government enters day two, business activities in Osogbo, the state capital, remained halted on Thursday. Banks, government offices, markets and stores remained closed as civil servants and business owners stayed at home in compliance with the curfew. Commercial motorcyclists were, however, seen operating freely without any police or security officials stopping them. EndSARS protesters were also seen on the streets blocking the popular Olaiya Junction, Osogbo and the adjoining roads with tyres, bricks and other items at their disposal. The atmosphere, however, remained relatively peaceful, with some residents seen going about on foot…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped by three spots in the October ranking to place 32nd in the world after losing one of it’s international friendly match and drawing another within the period under review. In the ranking table on the website of the world football governing body on Thursday, Nigeria garnered 1488 points in the month of October as against 1493 garnered in September. The Eagles had on Oct. 9 lost 0-1 to Algeria in an international friendly match and settled for a 1-1 draw in another with Tunisia on Oct. 13. The drop in the global spot has also…
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, has called on the Nigerian authorities to take urgent steps in dealing with the underlying problem of violations committed by the security forces. Bachelet made the call in on Thursday in Lagos, saying that after years of reported violations being inadequately dealt with, there needed to be “a root and branch re-examination of the entire security sector and its civilian oversight’’. She said this should include a full-scale review of rules of engagement and training systems and methods. According to her, the way to restore trust and bring back peace to…
…Says hoodlums’ attacks on TVC, others price of insensitivity The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has warned the Nigerian government that the continued deployment of security agencies and sponsoring of hoodlums to attack unarmed peaceful protesters in the country may lead to anarchy and disintegration of the country. The CNPP in a statement signed by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu also described as “price of insensitivity”, the ongoing arson in Lagos and other parts of the country. According to the statement by the umbrella body of all registered political parties and political association, “the adamant federal government and…
Thirty-seven new Coronavirus infections have been reported across Nigeria with no COVID-19-related deaths in eight states and the Federal Capital Territory. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known on its official website on Wednesday. The NCDC, however, said that 183 patients were discharged after testing negative to the virus across the country and the tally of infected people in the country rose to 61,667. According to data obtained from its website, eight of the new cases were recorded in the FCT, seven in Lagos, five cases each in Taraba and Rivers. While Adamawa recorded four cases, Kaduna…
U.S. Senate Republicans pledged to go ahead with a vote on Thursday on President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, in spite of the Judiciary Committee Democrats pledging to boycott a proceeding that they called “a sham.” The 22-member panel is scheduled to vote at 1 p.m (1700 GMT), deciding whether to advance Barrett’s nomination to the full 100 members of the Senate for the final decision. Republicans have set Monday for the final full Senate vote, indicating the party believes it has enough votes to confirm Barrett’s life-long appointment before the Nov. 3, presidential election. President Donald Trump…
Manchester City came from behind to make a winning start in the UEFA Champions League Group C on Wednesday with a 3-1 victory over FC Porto at the Etihad Stadium. FC Porto grabbed a 14th minute lead when Manchester City’s Ruben Dias, a recent signing from Benfica, gave away the ball. Colombian winger Luis Diaz cut in from the left, burst diagonally across the Manchester City defence and shot into the far bottom corner of Ederson’s goal. Pep Guardiola’s side were soon back on level terms though. After Ilkay Gundogan had struck the post, FC Porto defender Pepe bundled over…
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to restrain the military and other security agencies from using brute force against the protesting youth. A statement, entitled” “Violence Against Protesters in Nigeria: An Appeal for Calm”, which he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, also enjoined the protesting youth across the country to give peace a chance, as they go about making their legitimate demands. Obasanjo said he was speaking with a heavy heart and deep sense of concern about the goings on in the country. “The…