Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has made U-turn on his decision joined #EndSARS protest in Port Harcourt Today, 13th Of October, 2020.

Governor Nyesom Wike had earlier banned all forms of protests in Rivers State, but the youth did not adhere to his warning, troop out in their numbers to protest against SARS brutality and extortion.

Insidenaija had previously reported that, the Governor specifically said all proposed protests by 'End SARS' campaigners have been prohibited.

Wike’s directive was contained in a statement on Monday night by his Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim.

He explained that there was no need for any form of demonstration since the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had disbanded the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force.

Watch the video below to see Governor Nyesom Wike joined #EndSARS protest.




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Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/video-wike-makes-u-turn-joins-endsars-protesters/

Popular Nigerian hip-pop singer David Adeleke better known as Davido, has said, he never went to met the Inspector General of Police(IGP) to deny protesting against police brutality and extortion in the ongoing nationwide #EndSARS protest.

Recall the singer and his crew meet with the IGP and police spokesman Frank Mba at the force headquaters in Abuja, on Monday.

Daivido said, he didn’t go out to join the #EndSARS protest.

He, however said, people coated him out of context during the meeting with the police boss, adding that he was trying to explained that, he was at the protest not to cause any trouble or fight, but in solidarity with every Nigerian demanding an end to police brutality.

Davido said, he also explained to the police PRO Frank MBA that his intention to leave Lagos for Abuja was not to lead protest as many had taught.

The singer said, he was invited by the IGP to Abuja for a stakeholders meeting, and that was the reason for his trip.

He commended those castigating him for denying protesting during the meeting with the police boss in Abuja.

He added that, Mr. Mba had seen videos and pictures of him alongside other Nigerians protesting in solidarity, which was why he(Mr.MBA) asked him if he was in Abuja to led #EndSARS protest because he knew that was not the plan.

Davido said, that was why he had to explain how he got involved with protesters and led them to the force headquarters, so that he could dialogue with the officers incharge who were accused of effecting arrests.

He added, that he was there to ensure all protesters in the police detention were released, saying that was the reason for ‘I didn’t protest’ comments. He said, he is not afraid of the police or protest.

Read the statement by Davido below:



Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/i-never-went-to-igp-to-deny-protesting-in-abuja-davido/

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United States president Donald Trrump has tested negative to COVI-19 and he is not infectious to others, the White House doctor has said.

“I can share with you that he tested negative, on consecutive days, using the Abbot BinaxNOW antigen card,” Sean Conley said in a White House memo released on Monday.

The doctor said the negative determination had taken into account a number of measurements, and not just the rapid test alone.

The announcement came as Trump travelled to Sanford, Florida to take part in his first campaign rally since becoming infected with the coronavirus.

Conley added that the negative tests and other clinical and laboratory data “indicate a lack of detectable viral replication.”

He did not say when Trump was tested, but the medical team had determined that, based on the data and guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “the president is not infectious to others,” Conley said.

Trump announced on October 2 that he had tested positive for the disease caused by the coronavirus. He was admitted to Walter Reed military hospital that night and released on October 5.

During the weekend, Trump addressed groups of supporters who crowded onto the White House lawn from a balcony.

Critics have faulted Trump for failing to encourage supporters at campaign events, and even White House staff, to wear protective masks and abide by social-distancing guidelines.

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Trump has returned to the campaign trail, beginning a planned tour of key battleground states in the US election. His first stop was Sanford, Florida, where he was due to hold a rally on Monday. He has scheduled events in Pennsylvania, Iowa, North Carolina and Wisconsin.

The robust schedule underscores the work Trump needs to do as he tries to win over voters just three weeks before Election Day. And it comes amid still-unanswered questions about the affect of so much travel so soon after contracting the virus on the 74-year-old’s health.

Trump, eager to return to campaigning, says he is now “immune” to the virus – a claim that is impossible to prove given limitations in what scientists know about the coronavirus.

He is seeking to change the dynamics of a race that national opinion polls and some state polls show he is losing to Democratic challenger Joe Biden, who is 77.

Biden pulled further ahead in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, building momentum in two states that Trump carried in the 2016 presidential election, Reuters/Ipsos opinion polls showed on Monday.

The polls, conducted Tuesday through Sunday, showed Biden now leading Trump by 7 percentage points in both states.

Taking advantage of his momentum and growing advantage in the polls, Biden on Monday campaigned in Ohio, where he was once considered a long shot, as he tries to expand his reach into Republican-leaning states.

Speaking to unionised auto workers in Toledo, Biden said he and former President Barack Obama played a key role in keeping the US auto industry afloat during the financial crisis and recession more than a decade ago.

“Barack and I bet on you and the American worker and it paid off,” said Biden, who is hoping to undermine what polls show is Trump’s greatest strength, the view among some voters that the former real estate entrepreneur is better at handling the economy.

Biden also appeared at a get-out-the-vote event in Cincinnati. It was Biden’s second campaign trip in as many weeks to Ohio, which was once thought out of reach but where polls now show a competitive race.

Trump won the state by 8 percentage points four years ago and almost certainly must carry it again to win re-election. No Republican has won the White House without carrying Ohio.

Separately on Monday, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious-disease expert, told CNN that those who recover from COVID-19 are likely to be immune for a limited period of time, but there are cases emerging of people getting reinfected weeks or months later.

Fauci, speaking as Trump prepared to depart the White House for Florida, questioned the wisdom of holding such an event. He noted that test positivity rates are climbing in parts of the Sun Belt.

“We know that that is asking for trouble when you do that,” Fauci said.


Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/breaking-us-president-donald-trump-tests-negative-to-covid-19/

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Insidenaija reports that 9 persons have been confirmed dead after a tanker laden with diesel exploded at Igbelajewa village along the Ilesha-Akure Expressway, in Osun state today Monday, October 12.

According to reports, the accident occurred after the tanker driver lost control of the wheel. Several vehicles were destroyed in the inferno.

See more photos from the scene of the incident below:


Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/breaking-nine-persons-killed-in-osun-tanker-explosion-photos/

The Lagos State police command has allegedly reacted to the news of the death of two protesters who were reportedly killed during a protest in Surulere, Lagos, after the police opened fire on them.

TheCable reports that Spokesperson of the command, Muyiwa Adejobi said that three police men were shot by fully armed protesters on Monday, October 12,2020.

He said he had no information on the death of any protester but added that some persons invaded a police formation in the area and shot three members of the disbanded unit.He added that the officers were currently receiving treatment at the intensive care unit of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital .

“They are anti-kidnapping men and they were on mufti. I wouldn’t know if anyone was shot, perhaps the protesters because they are fully armed, they carry what policemen carry.

It happened in Surulere this afternoon. They went to our anti-kidnapping office to attack policemen there. So they broke into the office by damaging some of the windows and they broke into the cell before they were repelled. I just left the station as well.”He said.

Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/endsars-protesters-shot-three-of-our-men-says-lagos-police/

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A Nigerian lady has resorted to crying after Big Brother Naija ‘Lockdown’, housemate Olamilekan Agbeleshe, better known as Laycon was announced winner.

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The lady revealed that Big Brother Naija star, Laycon was wooing her via DM, has taken to social media to express regret after he emerged the winner of the reality TV show.

The lady shared a video of herself in deep tears as she apologized for ignoring his DM.

She said amid tears; “…Please help me abeg Laycon. Laycon please I did not know you will win Big Brother, I did not know that you’re going for Big Brother, I would not have done this.

Laycon please I still love you, somebody help me beg Laycon”

Laycon will be going home with N85m grand prize, which comprises N30 million cash prize and other prizes worth 55 million naira.

The breakdown includes:

– N30 million cash price.

– An Innoson Vehicle SUV.

– Dubai Trip for two.

– Trip to watch the UEFA Champions League Final.

– One year supply of Indomie noodles and pepsi.

– A 2 bed-room apartment.



Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/laycon-im-very-sorry-i-didnt-know-youll-win-big-brother-lady-who-ignored-laycons-dm-cries-profusely/

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Lack of cohesion and information dissemination amongst the chain of command.

A house divided is easy to conquer.

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Although, the national leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has suspended its planned nationwide protest and strike against the hike in the pump price of petrol and electricty tariff.

The Edo state chapter of the NLC, TUC has took to the street in Benin city, the Edo state capital to protest, on Monday morning.

Recalled that, NLC, TUC halt their industrial action after the Federal Government reverse the hike in electricity traiff for two weeks.

See the pictures from the protest as captured by insidenaja below:


Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/fuel-electricity-hike-edo-nlc-tuc-protest-photos/

Barely two days after some member of Book Haram insurgents group attacked Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum killing sorces, another group of the insurgents has on Sunday, laid another attack on the Governor returning convoy long Monguno-Maiduguri axis, Vanguard reports.

Monguno is north and about 80km drive to Maiduguri, the town hosted thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) mostly from Marte, Baga, Kukawa, Dikwa and other surrounding Local Government Areas.

Sources said, the attack led to the shooting of a back tyre of the vehicle/bus conveying Journalists attached to the governor, but the driver manuveared and drove the vehicle on the flat wheel to escape the scene.

Although, details were sketchy at press time, one of the occupants/Journalist in the affected bus who did not want his name mentioned confirmed to our correspondent that the convoy ran into another Boko Haram ambush about 50km away to Maiduguri.

Unfortunately, the Journalist cell phone lines went off due to poor network, but investigation revealed that no casualty recorded in the latest Sunday ambush.




Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/again-boko-haram-insurgents-attack-governor-zulums-convoy/

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If una no kill these dingbats as una@NARMY did to "Ghana" e no go better for Nigeria Army

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Former Minister for Education(State), Kenneth Gbagi, has reacted to report that he stripped naked, photographed, arrested and dragged before a Magistrate Court in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta, four of his staffs working in his hotel for allegedly stealing the sum of five thousand naira.

Gbagi who is also a governorship aspirant in Delta state in 2023 under the umbrella of the People's Democratic Party(PDP), spoke at a press conference held in his Oginibo country home in Ughelli South Local Government Area.

He denied any involvement in the act, which has been widely condemned by the members of the public especially the human rights community.

Gbagi also said none of his children had a hand in the act, which he claimed were politically motivated.

The politician, who doubles as the Chief Executive Officer of the hotel, noted that there was no warrant for his arrest from the Inspector-General of Police to him concerning the incident.

“There’s no invitation to me from the Police. I will honour the Police invitation if am invited. The Police had invited people who are higher than me, even presidents. Who am I? I will honour the Police invitation.”

While pointing out that he was at the burial ceremony of his late elder Sister, Mrs. Doris Gbagi Emareyor, Gbagi said he was never arrested by any team of policemen from Abuja.

He, however, promised to honour the invitation of the IGP if he is invited for questioning over the incident.

It was widely reported on Friday that the Inspector-General of Police had issued a warrant for the arrest of Chief Gbagi over his alleged involvement in the incident after the police raided the hotel and arrested two staff.



Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/i-am-ready-to-honour-police-invitation-gbagi-reacts-to-four-delta-hotel-staff-stripped-naked/

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Friday, admonished Nigerians, irrespective of religion, ethnic or political affiliations, to promote the unity of the country and the peaceful coexistence of all its people.


The governor, who spoke through his deputy, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, made the call shortly after a Special Jumat Prayer, held at the Oja-ba Central Mosque, Ibadan, in commemoration of Nigeria’s forthcoming 60th anniversary on October 1.


A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor urged all Nigerians to see themselves as their brother’s keeper.


He added that peace and security are paramount to sustain the unity of the country, warning, however, that Nigerians should see security as everyone’s responsibility.


The governor also used the occasion to commend the people of Oyo State for living in peace, urging them to continue to keep things that way, as according to him, there can be no development without peace and unity.


The governor, therefore, congratulated the people of the state and all Nigerians on the country’s 60th independence anniversary, charging them to continue playing their respective roles for the growth of the country.


Earlier in his sermon, the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheik Abdul-Ganiyy Abu-Bakr Agbotomokekere, said Nigerians should always give thanks to God, who preserved the nation till now.


Agbotomokekere prayed for the success of the administrations of President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Makinde, even as he admonished Nigerians not to relent in praying for the unity and peaceful coexistence of all Nigerians.


The dignitaries at the prayer session include Muslim clerics, Muslim commissioners and other top government officials.


Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/60th-independence-anniversary-makinde-calls-for-peace-unity-among-nigerians/

Popular Nigerian Journalist Dele Momodu, in his opinion has said that, the disqualified Big Brother Naija Lockdown Housemate Erica, has united Africa in few weeks more than the Africa Union(AU), in many years.

''A toast to AFRICAN UNITY... @ericanlewedim has reunited AFRICA in few weeks more than the AFRICAN UNION in many years...'' he wrote on Instagram.

Momodu made this know on his verified Instagram account on Thursday evening, he said looking at the number of African countries celebrating her big time and joysouly enjoying her posts, she has really reunite Africa.

Recall that Insidenaija had reported that, Erica was disqualified from the Big Brother ‘Lockdown’ edition after she flouted major rules of the house.

She was also found guilty of pouring water on the Head of House bed to prevent her deputy, Prince from having access, which led to her automatic disqualification from the show.



Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/erica-reunites-africa-in-few-weeks-more-than-africa-union-dele-momodu/

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The presidency has on Thursday, said Nigeria is not going to construct rail line from Kano to Niger Republic but, only to the designated Border point.

President Buhari's Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, malam Garba Shehu, who made the disclosure on Thursday evening, said, it anagreement between Nigeria and Niger in 2015, coordinated by the Nigeria-Niger Joint Commission for Cooperation has a plan for “Kano-Katsina-Maradi Corridor Master Plan, (K2M)” as it is called.

Going by this, Shehu said, the two nations would each build a rail track to meet at the border town of Maradi.

According to him, "Nigerian delegates to that meeting comprised officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Boundaries Commission, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Water Resources as well as those of Kano and Katsina states.

"The objective of the rail is the harnessing of raw materials, mineral resources and agricultural produce."

He noted that "When completed, it will serve domestic industries and play the role of a a viable transportation backbone to the West African subregion, starting with the neighboring Niger Republic for their export and import logistic chain."


Source: The presidency has on Thursday, said Nigeria is not going to construct rail line from Kano to Niger Republic but, only to the designated Border point.

President Buhari's Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, malam Garba Shehu, who made the disclosure on Thursday evening, said, it anagreement between Nigeria and Niger in 2015, coordinated by the Nigeria-Niger Joint Commission for Cooperation has a plan for “Kano-Katsina-Maradi Corridor Master Plan, (K2M)” as it is called.

Going by this, Shehu said, the two nations would each build a rail track to meet at the border town of Maradi.

According to him, "Nigerian delegates to that meeting comprised officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Boundaries Commission, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Water Resources as well as those of Kano and Katsina states.

"The objective of the rail is the harnessing of raw materials, mineral resources and agricultural produce."

He noted that "When completed, it will serve domestic industries and play the role of a a viable transportation backbone to the West African subregion, starting with the neighboring Niger Republic for their export and import logistic chain."


Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/nigerias-rail-line-construction-to-niger-republic-is-to-designate-borders-presidency/

Former Vice-president Atiku Abubakar, and Edo state Governor Godswin Obaseki have condole with the people of Kogi over tanker explosion in Lokoja that claimed many lives on Wednesday.

The former Vice-president and the just re-elected Edo state Governor, send their condolence massages via their Verified Tweeter handles on Thursday afternoon.

"I was saddened by reports of a tanker explosion in Lokoja and the road accident in Akaeze-Ukwu, Ivo LGA of Ebonyi in which scores of precious lives were lost. May their souls rest in peace," Atiku Tweeted.


Godwin Obaseki writes on Tweeter "I condole with the government and people of Kogi State over the tanker explosion that claimed several lives.

"The explosion is an urgent reminder of the need to prioritize road and rail infrastructure development in Nigeria.

"Our hearts go out to families that lost persons and wish them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss."

Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/atiku-obaseki-sympathize-with-kogi-people-over-tanker-explosion/

Bearly 24 hours after fuel thank exploded, killing about 25 people, in Lokaja, another gas explosion has rocked Iju Ishaga, Lagos state on Thursday, September 24, insidenaija can report.

Insidenaija gathered that, the horrible incident claimed many lives, while many vehicles were devastated.

Building near the area was said to be partially damaged after the explosion.

The cause of the explosion as the time of writing this report is still skeptical.

An eyewitness who confirmed the incident said, "We just heard a loud sound around 03.30 pm and we suddenly began to see smoke.

" The explosion is massive and we are not sure of the casualties, but many people are injured.”

Also, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) spokesman, Nosa Okunbor confirmed the incident to PUNCH correspondent said, the emergency responders have arrived at the scene of the incident.

He said, “On arrival at the scene, it was observed that there was a gas explosion.

“Further investigation revealed that a truck had a lone accident and exploded.

“LASEMA Response Team is at Cele Bus Stop, Iju Ishaga. There is a gas explosion. Operation ongoing,” he said.

“The impact of the explosion affected adjoining buildings and several vehicles were burnt.

“Several persons were injured and have been taken to the nearest hospital for treatment.

“The inferno is being tackled by the combined efforts of the LASEMA Response Team led by the Director Operations, LRU Fire, LASG Fire Service, Nigeria Police Force, and NSCDC.

“Dampening down ongoing.”

Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/residents-left-to-grive-as-gas-explosion-rocks-lagosphotos/

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Police in Vietnam have seized 324,000 used condoms which were being recycled to be sold again.

Paid workers were tasked with cleaning the rubber contraceptives before reshaping them with wooden dildos.

The condoms were then repackaged before being resold to the public and thousands had already been sent out to the unsuspecting public.

The operation was being run from a warehouse in the province of Binh Duong in the south of Vietnam

Police raided the warehouse on Saturday and seized the used prophylactics.

Pham Thi Thanh Ngoc, 33, the owner of the warehouse, was arrested and claimed she had been receiving the condoms once a month from an unknown person.

The owner allegedly cleaned, dried and sorted the condoms before selling them again to the public as if they were new.

The condoms were confiscated as evidence but will be disposed of immediately because they are considered dangerous medical waste.

A government official said: ‘’Condoms are classified as medical items, so we will take a look at the several laws that the owner has broken.’’

It is not known how many condoms had already been sold but the load found by police weighed 360kg.

Local reports said they were being supplied to hotels and market stalls near the warehouse.


Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/police-seize-324000-used-cndoms-being-recycled-and-resold-in-vietnamphotos/