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Here Are Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today
‘Those Shot At #LekkiMassacre Have Questions To Answer’ – Tinubu
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has alledge that #EndSARS protesters killed at the Lekki toll gate area of Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial city, “have questions to answer.”
#Lekkimassacre: Obasanjo Cannot Preach On Peaceful Protest, Odi Leaders Reveal
The leaders of Odi, a community in Bayelsa state, has openly stated former President Olusegun Obasanjo not qualified to deliver lecture on how to disperse a peaceful protest without violence. The leaders were reacting to Obasanjo’s statement amid the #EndSARS protests in which he asked President Muhammadu Buhari not to use “brute force” against citizens protesting against police brutality.
#EndSARS: “I’m Still The Jagaban” Tinubu Speaks From Lagos State (Video)
Former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has broken his silence amidst the #EndSARS protest rocking Nigeria in recent days, warning people to avoid fake news.
GoldenNewsNg reports that the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who addressed journalists in Lagos State on Saturday, 24th October stressed that whatever people may think, he remains the Asiwaju of Lagos.
He added proudly and asserted that he remains a ‘jagaban.’
Tinubu also denied rumours that his son Seyi was kidnapped or chased out of his residence outside the country, emphasizing that nobody can chase him or his family out of Lagos.
Reacting to news that he ran away from Lagos/Nigeria in the wake of the #EndSARS protests, Tinubu declared: “I didn’t go anywhere, I am a Lagosian, I entered Lagos through my head not my legs. I am still the Asiwaju of Lagos, I am the Jagaban, I cannot be killed by fake news.” Watch video HERE
‘If You’re Jagaban, Walk On The Streets Without Security’ – Nigerians Dare Tinubu
Nigerians have challenged Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to walk on the streets of Lagos with his security details if truly he is the “Jagaban” as claimed by him on Saturday.
GoldenNewsNg had reported earlier that the APC National Leader reiterated that he is “still the Jagaban” when he paid a visit to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the State House in Marina on Saturday, October 24.
#LekkiMassacre: International Community Betrayed Nigerians – Imam Of Peace
A Muslim influencer and reformist Imam, Mohammad Tawhidi, popularly known as Imam of Peace, has lamented that the international community betrayed Nigerians in reaction to the #LekkiMassacre carried out by men in army uniform.
According to report, the men suspected to soldiers of the Nigerian Army invaded a peaceful protest at Lekki toll gate on Tuesday evening, October 20, killing #EndSARS protesters in the process.
Lekki Shooting: US To Impose Visa Ban On Anti-Democratic Forces
The United States Government has insisted that any individual responsible for the shooting of peaceful #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza will be banned from entering its country. Recall that men of the Nigeria Army had on Tuesday opened fire on unarmed protesters calling for an end to police brutality.
‘You Are Finished’ – Nnamdi Kanu Attacks Gov. Wike
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has called Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike for proscribing the activities of IPOB in the state. Recall that the Wike on Friday proscribed all activities of the IPOB, in the State. Continue Reading
#EndSARS: IGP Issue New Directives To Commanders Amid Looting
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Saturday issued a new directive to police commanders across states in Nigeria.
The IGP ordered the police commanders to mobilize police operatives to immediately stop the breakdown of law and order across the country.
#EndSARS violence: 229 people arrested for arson, murder and looting in Lagos
Lagos Government has arrested at least 229 people in connection with the mayhem that engulfed Lagos in aftermath of #EndSARS protest.
GoldenNewsNg reports that the Lagos State Government it is set to commence the prosecution of the suspects who allegedly took advantage of the EndSARS protest to destroy and loot public and private properties in different parts of the state. Continue reading
Hoodlums Attack, Burn WAEC Office, Senator Ndoma-Egba’s House In Calabar (Videos)
Suspected hoodlums on Saturday, 24th October, attacked, vandalized and burnt down the office of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) located in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.
The thugs also attacked several cars, removing some body parts including tyres and batteries before setting ablaze the remains of the cars.
‘We Cannot Imagine The Pain’ – Arsenal Send Message To Nigerian Fans
English FA Cup champions Arsenal has thrown its weight behind the ongoing #EndSARS protests in Nigeria. Nigerian Youths have taken to the streets for the past two weeks to call for an end to police brutality.
NASFAT Sets Up Relief Fund For #EndSARS Protests Vandalization Victims
NASFAT have Set Up Relief Fund For #EndSARS Protests Vandalization Victims in Nigeria.
GoldenNewsNg reports that the Nasrul-lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has set up a N10 million relief fund for victims of #EndSARS protest.
Mr Niyi Yusuf, President of the society, expressed shock at the reported use of gunshots to disperse peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate.Continue reading
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