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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has addressed allegations of genocide against Igbos residing in Oyigbo Local Government Area of the state.

The Governor in an Instagram live interview with Dele Momodu on Friday stated clearly that he did not send the military or any other security outfit to the local government.

He said “Why would I Kill Igbos? If I do that it will affect the economy of my state. However, I will not watch some group of persons under the guise of IPOB create unrest”.

Wike said the allegations of genocide were political and blind to the real issues on ground. He also emphasised that the local government is spelt and pronounced ‘Oyigbo’ and not ‘Obigbo’.

The governor further stated that Rivers State is a multi-ethnic state which comprises of Ikwerre, Kalabari, Etche, Ekpeye, Ogoni, Ndoni and others. “The fact that some Igbos are predominant in an area does not make it an Igbo or an eastern state” Wike said.

Governor Wike also said that he never pegged any bounty on any member of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. He, however, clarified that the arsonists who destroyed the properties of a chief of an Onne community begged for mercy and were handed over to the police.

Wike repeatedly assured that he will stop at nothing to ensure the safety of residents of Rivers State.

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Eminent personalities, including former President of Nigeria Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111, Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji Aje Ogunguniso, Ekiti State Governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Eng Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan, today honoured former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, at the launch of his autobiography

The unveiling of the book entitled Amazing Grace was held at Tranchard Hall, University of Ibadan. Ibadan
Other dignitaries at the event includes Minister for Youth and Sport Mr Sunday Dare, Senator Teslim Folarin, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, Hon Segun Dokun Odebunmi, Hon Akeem Adeyemi, Hon Ajao Adejumo Hon Shina Abiola Peller, Hon Wumi Oladeji and Hon Simeon Oyeleke.

Others includes, Oloye Bayo Adelabu, Prof Adeolu Adeleke, Chairman,Former Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu, NCC, Senator Hosea Agboola Oloye Akinade Fijabi, Senator Femi lanlehin, Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, Alake Adeyemo, Engr Femi Babalola among others.

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Chief Dele Momodu of Ovation magazine decide to share how he lived as a refugee in London, after his escape from the military regime of General Sani Abacha.
This is coming after his interview with Mazi Nnamdi kanu, who is facing similar fate.

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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has described the allegation that he ordered the Nigerian Army to kill Igbos in Oyigbo Local Government Area, as a politically motivated falsehood.

Mr Wike maintained that curfew was imposed in Oyigbo to restore calm after members of proscribed Indigenous Peoples Organisations of Biafra (IPOB) killed 6 soldiers, 4 police officers and destroyed all police stations and court buildings there.

The governor gave the explanation on a live television programme in Port Harcourt on Monday, according to his special assistant on media, Kelvin Ebiri.

He said the narrative that Igbos were being killed by the military is intended to shift attention from the despicable activities of IPOB in Oyigbo, which is a boundary area adjoining Abia State.

Mr Wike said “I know that this is not the first time, IPOB has used Oyigbo as launching ground. The security agencies are aware. IPOB added a new dimension this time. They killed 6 Army Officers and burnt one. They killed four Police Officers. They destroyed all the Police Stations and Court Buildings. What offense did we commit as a state?
“I imposed curfew to restore calm. I proscribed IPOB activities anywhere in the state. Don’t forget that the Federal Government had declared them a terrorist group. It is not the entire Igbos that believes in IPOB activities.

“So, it’s not true that I order the military to kill Igbos in Oyigbo. When did I become a friend to the military? So what about the Igbos living elsewhere in the state are they also being killed?”

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The new police unit called Special Weapons and Tactics Unit (SWAT) on Monday began its training with over 400 personnel at the Police Mobile College in Eggon, Nasarawa State.

Present at the training ground was the Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, and other officials who came to inspect the training exercise.

In his opening remark, the Minister said he was happy with the progress the personnel was making and charged them to be good role models of the society.

“I believe at the end of this exercise you are going to come out as very dedicated and very committed mobile police officers who will be equal to the task we have assigned to you” he added.

”Your new responsibility as a replacement to SARS is to face the challenges of armed robbery and other crimes across the country.”

He also acknowledged the changing times and advised the personnel to uphold the principles of democracy and human rights as they get set to carry out their new task.

The minister further assured the personnel of President Muhammadu Buhari’s readiness to improve their welfare and other packages promised them.

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The Lagos Judicial Committee set up by the Lagos State Government to investigate the Lekki Shooting on Friday paid a visit to the Military Hospital at Ikoyi to inspect the morgue.

The panel, led by Dorris Okuwobi, a retired judge, disclosed the unscheduled visit to the morgue at the military hospital after Friday’s sitting.

The panel, which met with resistance from the military officials, declared that they had the backing of the state governor and President Muhammadu Buhari also gave them the authority to conduct the investigation.There were allegations that military personnel carted away the bodies of many victims of the shooting to cover their tracks.

Upon gaining access, it was discovered that all the facilities were not functioning, including the morgue, as the military hospital is undergoing renovation.

The team was welcomed into empty hospital rooms, with planks and other renovation materials littering the floor of the hospital.
The soldiers declined to answer questions on where bodies that were at the morgue before the renovation were transferred.

“No interviews please,” the officer replied.

The panel earlier visited the scene of the Lekki shooting where six bullet shells were recovered.

The management of the Lekki Concession Company was present before the panel to present the CCTV footage of the Lekki shooting.

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The Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has finally spoken on the ongoing #EndSARS protests across the country.

Youths all over Nigeria had since two weeks ago taken to the streets demanding for an end to police brutality and extrajudicial killings, especially from the hands of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigerian Police Force.

The protest became so big, even gaining international recognition with top celebrities across the world including Kanye West, Diddy, top footballers lending their voices to the #EndSARS movement.

Top clergymen across the country, including Pastor Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church, Bishop David Oyedepo of the Winners Chapel among others. However, one top voice among the popular clergies in the country that people kept waiting to hear from was Fr. Mbaka probably because he is a staunch believer in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

After almost two weeks of the protest however, the fiery Catholic priest has finally spoken on the issue.

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This is getting quite interesting, lol
Adamu Garba sues Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, $1Billion for supporting the #EndSARS campaign

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A member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Adamu Garba, has sued the founder of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, for $1bn.

In a fundamental human rights suit before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, the former presidential aspirant said he is suing the social media boss over the violence that has erupted from the #EndSARS protests in the country.

According to the suit, he asked the court to direct Dorsey and Twitter to jointly pay him the sum of $1bn as damages.

Others joined in the suit include the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Attorney General of the Federation, the National Security Adviser, the Inspector General of Police.

The Director-General of the Department of State Services, the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Nigeria Communications Commission are also plaintiffs in the case.

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As violent incidents have grown from Nigeria's widespread protests against police brutality, a 24-hour curfew has been imposed in Lagos, the country's largest city.
The announcement of the curfew in Lagos, a sprawling city of some 14 million, came Tuesday after a police station was burned down in the city and two people were shot dead by police.

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the curfew will cover the entire city and surrounding area.
“Lives and limbs have been lost as criminals and miscreants are now hiding under the umbrella of these protests to unleash mayhem on our state,” the governor said.

Young protesters marched in cities across Nigeria, under the banner #EndSARS. In response, the government announced it would ban the anti-robbery squad, which for several years human rights groups have blamed for widespread abuses, including torture and killings.
To this effect, Lagos protesters blasts Lagos State Government saying, "WE ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE FOR CURFEW."

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Suspected hoodlums on Tuesday burnt down the Apapa Iganmu Police Station in Lagos State.

The incident occurred around 09.45 am, according to an eyewitness.

The eyewitness, identified simply as Muibudeen, noted that policemen shot at the hoodlums before they set the police station ablaze.

The spokesperson of the Apapa-Iganmu Local Government Area, Ayo Micheal said, “Yes, the station has been attacked.

“The burnt Station is in Apapa Iganmu but serviced both Iganmu community in Apapa Iganmu and Orile Community in Coker/Aguda.”

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The protesters in their hundreds are preventing movement in and out of the busiest airport in the country.

Since the protest began 11 days ago, this is the first time that the protesters would disrupt activities inside the airport.

They have been blocking roads around the airport, worsening the traffic logjam in Ikeja and its environs but this is the first time that protesters will march into the airport.

Many passengers were stranded inside one of the halls at the airport.

In a social media post, one of the protesters said they decided to invade the international wing of the airport after security operatives chased them away from the local wing.

The protesters are demanding an end to police brutality and improved welfare.

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Protesters around Kings Square in Benin City, the capital city of Edo State have broken the walls of the headquarters of the Nigeria Correctional Centre (Nigeria prisons in Benin).

The protesters, after gaining entrance into the prison through the fence freed inmates in the prisons along Benin Sapele Road, near Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ office.

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They Are Deeply Divided- This video shows the Fight Between Nigeria Army, Police & Custom Officers, this is to show the level of disunity in the country.

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Senate president Ahmed Lawan and House Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila have appealed to youths to end the #EndPoliceBrutality protests across the country.
Both met with President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday.

They said the government had heard the demands by protesters and was working to “address all of them”.
Bashir Ahmaad, Personal Assistant on New Media to President Buhari, had on Sunday announced the meeting on his twitter handle @BashirAhmaad.

He tweeted, “President @MBuhari currently meeting with Senate President, @DrAhmadLawan and Speaker, @femigbaja on the ongoing #EndPoliceBrutality protests.”

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Serious Tension occurred as Protesters fight with Soldiers who are hired to hijack #ENDSARS Protest

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The ongoing protest at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State capital took another dimension on Sunday as #EndSARS protesters hold church service at the protesting ground this morning.

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As part of his promise to release those illegally arrested by the operatives of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state, Saturday visited the Awkuzu SARS station and bailed three detainees.
Those whom he granted bail were said to have committed minor offences, but have stayed longer than expected.

Offices located at Neni, Ekwulobia and Awkuzu were equally visited by the Governor. Obiano seized the opportunity to inspect the facilities in the various stations.
Speaking, Governor Obiano said that the Commissioner of Police in the state has released everyone detained illegally, saying that everyone remanded by the order of the court, will remain there until their cases are determined.

Recall that Obiano had sacked his security aide, and Former OC, Awkuzu SARS, CSP James Nwafor, following the demands of #ENDSARS protesters.

He personally promised to do everything within his power to bring justice to victims of police brutality in the state.

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Pandemonium erupted on Saturday at the popular Ola-Iya Junction, Osogbo capital of Osun State as some hoodlums attacked Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s convoy with stones, cutlasses and sticks after he addressed #EndSARS protesters.
The Governor had marched with other state executives from Alekuwodo area to where the protesters barricaded Ola-Iya.

After the address, the Governor was about leaving the scene when some hoodlums stormed the place and attacked his convoy.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on media, Mabel Aderonke confirmed the incident to reporters.
She said the Governor addressed #EndSARS protesters but as he was about leaving the scene, some hoodlums hijacked the protest and start pelting the convoy with stones and sticks.

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Angry Nigerians stormed the Edo Government House with dead bodies of protesters killed by armed hoodlums in Edo State.
Six protesters were reportedly shot by the hoodlums while no less than five were stabbed.

According to recent information, two persons have been confirmed dead following the vicious attack.

For several days, Nigerians across the country has been calling for an end to police brutality in the country especially its notorious unit, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

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#EndSARS protesters are holding a candlelight procession at the Unity Fountain Abuja, in honour of victims of extra-judicial killings.

The protesters on Friday started the session with Christians and Muslims praying for the souls of those that have been killed by men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

After the prayers, the protesters sang the National Anthem in respect of the country.

This is the 10th day since the youths began taking to the streets and despite efforts by the government to quell the protests, it appears to have gained more momentum

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f5zhlJcJ04

A retired Commissioner of Police, Fulani Kwajafa, has expressed regrets for establishing the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force.
The excesses of the unit notorious for human rights violation has sparked protests across Nigeria for over one week now with demonstators demanding a reform of the entire police system. Kwajafa while speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa said the unit had completey derailed from its founding objectives.'
“This is not why we created SARS, the reason is completely different, this is not the purpose. In fact, when I am mentioned as the creator of SARS, I feel ashamed. It’s a thing of regret for me.

“If I had known it would be like this, I wouldn’t have created it because people who know when I established the unit always say to be, is it not Kwajafa’s baby? But this is not what I birthed, it has been changed.”

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday addressed the EndSARS protesters across the country.
He said “The disbanding of SARS is only the first step in our commitment to extensive police reforms in order to ensure that the primary duty of the police and other law enforcement agencies remains the protection of lives and livelihood of our people.”

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The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, in a press conference held October 11, 2020, has announced the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

The IGP says officers captured under the special police unit, SARS, will now be deployed for other purposes and a new anti-robbery squad with the same objectives as SARS to be named later.

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Akeredolu's wife injured, 3 others killed as Governor's Security invade polling unit.

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The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Rotimi Akeredolu, has cast his vote.He arrived at Polling Unit 6, Ward 5 at Isokub in the Ijebu Owo area of the state.

Dressed in a white agbada, the governor arrived at the unit at exactly 09:37am after the rain which started around 07:50am had stopped.
He was not allowed to join the queue as he was ushered to where he was accredited together with his wife, Betty, after which they cast their ballots. The first family didn’t spend more than seven minutes at the unit.

Addressing journalists after casting his vote, Akeredolu, who is seeking reelection as the governor of the state, said God would give him victory.
He said although the early morning rain disrupted the exercise, people have started coming out.

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Candidate, Eyitayo Jegede Arrives Polling Un To Cast his Vote.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1QNGIsR0CA

Check out how massive crowd troop out to vote the candidate of their choice

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All is now set for the debate between some of the candidates taking part in the Ondo State Governorship election billed for Saturday.

Three out of 17 candidates were selected and they will take to the stage tonight in an encounter that hopes to unearth the plans of the candidates and how they hope to achieve them.

The candidates are the incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Eyitayo Jegede and the current Deputy Governor and candidate of Zenith Labour Party, Agboola Ajayi.

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The singer who is known to have started the Marlian movement joined the conversation on Twitter to call for an end to police brutality and extortion, the #EndSARS trend that saw the likes of Wizkid, Tiwa Savage Teni, Runtown and a host of other celebrities using their platforms to speak out against the deadly Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

And, to take the protest out of social media, Naira Marley had called for a protest scheduled for Tuesday (today), October 6, 2020. However, considering the COVID-19 and the safety of his fans, Naira Marly cancelled the event just this morning. Also, in response to the said protest, the Nigeria Police PRO, Frank Mba hosted an Instagram Live with the singer.

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The protesters stormed Ojota and Maryland axis to express disgust against what they termed bad governance in Nigeria.
Nigerians are asking President Muhammadu Buhari to resign over insecurity, hunger and corruption.
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