Good morning, Nigeria, welcome to GoldenNewsNg roundup of Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today Thursday, 24th October 2020.
Here Are Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today
BREAKING: Buhari, Gowon, Obasanjo, other former leaders meet
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), is currently meeting some former Nigerian leaders.
GoldenNewsNg , learnt that the agenda of the meeting is issues bordering on the current security situation in the country.
While Buhari is presiding from the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, some former Nigerian leaders are participating virtually.continue reading
Finally, President Buhari Breaks Silence On #LekkiMassacre
After criticism from various Nigerians home and abroad, President Muhammadu Buhari has finally expressed sadness of the massacre at the Lekki toll gate area of Lagos. GoldenNewsNg had reported earlier that soldiers of the Nigerian Army invaded a peaceful protest at Lekki toll gate on Tuesday evening, October 20, killing #EndSARS protesters in the process.
#EndSARS: Police Blame IPOB For Burning Police Station, Killing Officers In Rivers
#LekkiMassacre: ‘We Counted 15 Corpses’ — DJ Switch Recounts
Obianuju Udeh, a popular Nigerian disc jockey as DJ Switch, says she and other #EndSARS protesters counted 15 corpses at the Lekki toll gate when men in army uniform opened fire on peaceful protesters.
Abdulrazaq Imposes 24-hour Curfew In Kwara
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has declared a 24-hour Curfew on the state from midnight today, Saturday. Governor Abdulrazaq made this known in a statewide broadcast on Midland 99.1 FM.
Buhari finally acknowledges civilian deaths in the Protests.
The People Will Always Win – Jonathan Speaks, Condemns Attack On #EndSARS Protesters
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the Tuesday shooting of #EndSARS protesters by security operatives at the Lekki toll gate plaza in Lagos State. Jonathan who acknowledged that the past few days have been difficult for all Nigerians however called on all parties to embrace peace and dialogue, noting that no country makes progress while fighting.
Why Buhari Cannot Cry For Those Killed – Aisha On #LekkiMassacre
President Muhammadu Buhari cannot cry again for those killed, Aisha Yesufu, a Nigerian socio-political activist, and co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) movement has said. GoldenNewsNg had reported earlier that soldiers of the Nigerian Army invaded a peaceful protest at Lekki toll gate on Tuesday evening, October 20, killing #EndSARS protesters in the process.
Details Of Buhari’s Meeting With Obasanjo, Jonathan, Former Heads Of State Emerge
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday noted that the peaceful protest calling for an end to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, was hijacked by hoodlums and misdirected. The President stated this during his meeting with former Heads of State and Presidents of Nigeria, Friday in Abuja.
#EndSARS: Gov Ayade Imposes Curfew In Cross River
Governor Ben Ayde of Cross River State has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the state. This was made known in a statement signed by the Special Adviser Media and Publicity to the governor, Christian Ita.
Shoprite Burgled, Kwara Residents Invade COVID-19 Palliatives Warehouse, Escape With Food Items
Residents of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on Friday, stormed the warehouses where the government stored COVID-19 palliatives expected to be distributed to citizens. The warehouses, located at the cargo warehouse of the International airport in Ilorin as well as the agro-mall located in the Sango area of the state were totally ransacked as residents struggled to pack as much food items as they could.
Another COVID-19 Palliative Warehouse Discovered In Osun, Looted By Residents
Residents of the south-western state of Osun on Friday, descended on a COVID-19 palliative warehouse located in Ede, carting away various food items and packages. The warehouse, located at Cocoa Products Industry Nigeria Limited, Ede-Osogbo road, Ede North, Osun State is believed to be owned by the Osun State government.
#EndSARS: Obaseki Extends Escaped Inmates Ultimatum
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Friday extended the ultimatum given to escaped inmates from Benin prisons. GoldennewsNg reports that the Edo governor had initially given the fleeing inmates until Friday, October 30 to return.
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