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Lekki Massacre: Davido Tells President Buhari To Resign "Game Over, Step Down"

Popular Music Star, Davido Adeleke has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to step down following the shooting of several #EndSARS protesters in Lekki, Lagos. On Tuesday evening, Security operatives opened fire on unarmed #EndSARS protesters in a desperate attempt to quell the agitations against police brutality. Over 9 people have been confirmed dead so far while several others have been hospitalized. In a series of tweets, Davido criticized the President calling on him to 'step down'. He also shared a poster of declaring the president wanted for murder. Buhari it’s game over step down https://mobile.twitter.com/davido/status/1318631765649620994 @MBuhari @jidesanwoolu @AsiwajuTinubu how can u even sleep  God help us https://mobile.twitter.com/davido/status/1318665281275912193 Biggest mistake of our generation #PRAYFORNIGERIA https://mobile.twitter.com/davido/status/1318669011824107525 International Criminal Court: Petition for President Buhari to be charged before the ICC for crimes against humanity. - Sign the Petition! http://chng.it/ZpmsQTVc via @Change https://mobile.twitter.com/davido/status/1318782326780891136 Please where is the hospital that most of the patients have been taken too?? Have they been treated for free ? Is there a bill that needs to be paid ? I need answers Read the full article

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NBA Condemns Lekki Killings, Sets To Begin Legal Actions Against FG, Military

The Nigerian Bar Association on Tuesday condemned the killing of peaceful #EndSARS protesters by soldiers at Lekki tollgate in Lagos. The NBA President, Mr Olumide Akpata, stated in a statement asked the Nigerian Army to immediately identify the soldiers who carried out the attack and dismiss them from service. He also said the association would immediately commence legal actions against the Nigerian government and the Army at both international and local fora. He said the suits would be initiated by the NBA on behalf of the families of the victims, “for abuse of power, disregard of rules of engagement and the infringement of the fundamental rights (including right to life) of the affected citizens”. He stated in the statement titled, ‘Nigerian Bar Association condemns the killing of peaceful #EndSARS protesters in Lagos by the Nigerian military’, the protesters’ act of misdemeanor of a breach of the curfew imposed by the Lagos State Government “did not warrant the use of live ammunition by the Nigerian military to confront otherwise peaceful, unarmed and defenseless protesters”. The statement read in part, “The attention of the Nigerian Bar Association (“NBA”) has been drawn to the dastardly shooting and killing of #ENDSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza in Lagos State by some unidentified men of the Nigerian Military on Tuesday, 20th October 2020. Read the full article

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Photo Of Buhari Receiving Emir Of Kano Amid EndSARS Protests Sparks Outrage

As chaos reigns in Lagos state after unarmed End SARS protesters were shot at by alleged security operatives at the Lekki toll gate, President Buhari's PA shared a photo of him receiving the Emir of Kano. Buhari Sallau, the Personal Assistant to Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, shared multiple posts showing Buhari in good spirits as he received the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. He captioned the photos: "PRESIDENT BUHARI RECEIVES EMIR OF KANO BAYERO ROYAL VISIT: President @MBuhari (M) receives in audience Emir of Kano HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS Aminu Ado Bayero at the Residence Tuesday night Presidential Villa Abuja. Oct 20 2020." https://www.instagram.com/p/CGlNjOHFHlL/?igshid=1g9m9dukkqsny The post came while Nigerians were mourning those killed and trying to get help for the injured following what has now been tagged the Lekki toll gate massacre. Buhari Sallau's post, coming in the middle of this grief, angered Nigerians and they called him out for it. He was accused of being insensitive for positing such at a time when innocent Nigerians were getting killed. See some reactions below. Read the full article

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Throwback Video Of Laycon Rapping At A Unilag Concert In 2013

Here is a throwback video of Laycon from 7 years ago at the University of Lagos showing he has been consistent for a while. Could his present exploits be likened to a case of opportunity meeting preparedness and grace finishing the work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf2Fqyyakys Read the full article

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Meet Nigerian Man Who Turned Billionaire Carrying Corpses

Meet the Nigerian man who turned billionaire carrying Corpses* The calling of a person by a wooden gong is dependent on the feats he has attained in life. Born into the family of Chief Ben Chukwumobi Ifediba (Omeokachie) & Lolo Elizabeth Amuche Ifediba from Umunuko Ukpor in Nnewi South LGA of Anambra State in the year of the Lord 1970, the young Kevin attended Umuwaya Road Primary School, Umuahia. He proceeded to Immaculate Conception Seminary, Ahiaeke, Umuahia for his secondary school education. On completion of his secondary school, he secured an admission to study Mass Communication at Federal Polytechnic, Okoh, Anambra State where he obtained HND in Mass Communication. Sir Kevin thereafter forayed into pharmaceuticals and coined the name of his business APAMS, which stands for Amuche Pharmaceuticals and Medical Services, a name that eventually became a national brand. A visit to Dons Funeral Home, in the United States of America would revolutionize his passion for the funeral business and propelled his vision. Offering innovative services in the funeral industry became his compelling desire. Like every great venture, APAMS had its own teething problems and challenges. Sir Kevin had daunting challenges getting his staff to share in his vision of honouring the dead. Again, because of the nature of the business, he had a problem of perception. Read the full article

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Obaseki: Tinubu's Position In APC Is Not Constitutional

Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has taken a swipe at the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Former National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, saying that their positions in the party were not constitutional. Obaseki, who appeared on Arise TV news on Tuesday morning disclosed that he was surprised when he heard learnt that 'someone' was being referred to as party leader. "Tinubu and Oshiomhole are not constitutional actors. I was surprised when I was in the APC, that someone was described as party leader. It is out of respect, but it does not give constitutional roles". "They try to overlord themselves over people that have constitutional authority." he said. POLITICS NIGERIA learned that Obaseki went further to state that both politicians constitute a threat to Nigeria's Democracy. Read the full article

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El-rufai: Most People Think Governors Are Thieves

Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, says many people believe governors are corrupt and ineffective. Speaking on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme, he said being a governor is one of the most difficult things in the world. He also highlighted some of the challenges he faced when he assumed office. “We came into office at a very bad time in terms of economic viability. We came in when oil prices were crashing into the twenties and we had inherited bureaucracies that were designed and structured around $100 per barrel oil. We had inherited wages at that level as well. And all of a sudden, there was this collapse and Nigeria went into a recession,” he said. “Governors are the most suspected elected officials. Everyone thinks governors are just thieves and we are wasting state resources, we are not doing anything. Governors are assumed to be taking security votes. When people hear security votes, they think it is a slush fund for governors. So we have a very negative image out there. “Meanwhile, we have one of the most difficult jobs in the world. And we are subnational; our capacity to borrow is limited. The federal government can print money. We cannot. “Other than Lagos, very few state governments have room to do what they can do because apart from Lagos virtually every state in Nigeria relies on Federation Account transfers. And when they go down, you are in trouble.” He Read the full article

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More Hardships For Nigerian Traders In Ghana Despite Truce

Nigeria Union of Traders Association in Ghana (NUTAG) on Monday decried Ghanaian authorities’ refusal to open shops owned by Nigerians, even after several meetings between top officials of both governments. President of NUTAG, Mr Chukwuemeka Nnaji disclosed this in a telephone interview in Abuja. According to him, it is unfortunate that Nigerian traders’ shops have remained locked even after visits by Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of House of Representatives and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to Ghana. “The locking of shops belonging to Nigerians by Ghanaian authorities hinders our doing business lawfully. The Ghanaian government should have as a matter of bilateral relations paid attention to us by being open in its decision to tackle our trade difficulties in the host country. “I think every plea from the Nigerian government has fallen on deaf ears of the Ghanaian authorities, which is ready to destabilise and destroy our businesses to favour their citizens. “Our shops are still shut down; most shops shut down since Dec. 2, 2019 were only opened to give tax assessment for the current year by Ghana revenue authorities. I am aware most of our members complied; all the documents on Ghana Investment Promotion Council (GIPC) presented are original not fake,” he said. Nnaji said it was not true that Nigerian traders did not have genuine documents for the shops. Read the full article

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Kanayo O. Kanayo Graduates From Law School (Photo)

Kanayo O. Kanayo Graduates From Law School (Photo) Veteran Nollywood Actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo is now a lawyer after graduating from Law school, IgbereTV reports. On his Instagram page, he shared a picture of himself dressed in a legal attire. He captioned the picture: To God be all the Glory. You can now address me as Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, Esq, MFR ( Barrister And Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria) Read the full article

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FG Declares September 16 As National Identity day

The Federal Government has declared Sept. 16 as National Identity Day and has supported the enrolment of Nigerians for Digital Identity (ID) across the country. Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, said this in a statement signed by Mrs Uwa Suleiman, his spokesperson on Tuesday, in Abuja. Pantami reminded Nigerians of the importance of digital identity, adding that the ministry was developing the right policy environment to support enrolment for digital IDs in the country. He said that the celebration of the National Identity Day would take place virtually, adding that digital IDs play critical roles in the development of digital economies, as they were often called the fabrics of the digital economies. Pantami also stressed that the importance of a digital identity programme for the successful development of a digital economy cannot be overstated. “The Sept. 16, has been declared as the National Identity Day. Following the approval of the federal government under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria also formally adopted 16.9 as the National Identity Day. “This year’s edition of the National Identity Day will take place virtually on the same date and will have the theme: Identity for Health, Sustainable Development and Growth. Read the full article

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Amotekun: Oyo Arrests Fake Recruitment Agent - Jobs/Vacancies

A middle-aged man, Kareem Isiaka Taiwo from Ibadan North Local Government was on Monday morning arrested by security agents in Ibadan as he made efforts to defraud people by claiming to be the recruitment officer for the Oyo State security outfit. Taiwo had on Sunday pasted a notice at the Adamasingba Stadium, venue of the State’s recruitment screening center with his name and phone numbers urging those interested in joining the Amotekun Corps to contact him. The management of the outfit got wind of the notice on Monday morning and started a subtle trail of the culprit, who was apprehended at 11:45 am and handed over to the security agents for prosecution. When asked what prompted the act, a sobered Kareem Isiaka who claimed to be selling bags of cement said “it was the work of the devil” adding that he regretted his act. He confessed that only one person has contacted him through his number on employment. The Chairman, Oyo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps), Gen. Kunle Toogun (Rtd.) in his reaction said the general public should be wary of fraudsters in their quest to become members of the corps. He however used the occasion to inform journalists that screening of applicants into the corps would continue as the exercise had just covered only the Ibadan city axis. Read the full article

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Oshiomhole, Ganduje, Yahaya Bello, El-Rufai On US Visa Ban List - Sahara R.

A former governor of Edo State and ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, is among top Nigerians slammed with a visa ban by the United States Government on Monday, SaharaRepoters has learnt. Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, and Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello, are also among those affected by the latest US sanction, it was gathered. Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna on the other hand had his own visa ban extended. He has been banned from entering the US since 2010 over a graft case. According to US officials, more Nigerian politicians may be included on the visa ban list after the Edo governorship election if they are involved in electoral malpractice. He has been banned from entering the US since 2010 over a graft case. According to US officials, more Nigerian politicians may be included on the visa ban list after the Edo governorship election if they are involved in electoral malpractice. Those affected by the latest visa ban have received notification by email and or text messages, it was learnt. A statement by spokesperson for the Department of State, Morgan Ortagus, on Monday said those issued visa bans received the sanction for undermining democracy in Nigeria. It reads, “In July 2019, we announced the imposition of visa restrictions on Nigerians who undermined the February and March 2019 elections. Read the full article

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BBNaija: Neo And Vee Kiss Deeply After Emerging Finalists

Big Brother lockdown housemates, Neo and Vee kissed each other deeply, after emerging finalists in the Big Brother Naija Show, on Monday night. Vee and Neo had escaped possible eviction this week after Neo's group picked Laycon and Trikytee for eviction, while Vee's group nominated Dorathy and Ozo for eviction. Because of their friendship, Neo and Vee prevented eachother from being nominated for possible eviction in their respective groups. See video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dffG1VWT6G4 Read the full article

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Abuja-Kaduna Train Attacked Twice On Monday 14/9/20

PHOTONEWS: Fears As Gunmen Attack Abuja-Kaduna Train Twice On Monday, Government Claims It Was ‘Stone Throwers’ Read the full article

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Nigerian billionaire, Prince Ned Nwoko took to Instagram to show off his four youngest children

Nigerian billionaire, Prince Ned Nwoko took to Instagram to show off his four youngest children, IgbereTV reports. The four children were born by his youngest wives, Laila Charani and Regina Daniels. In the photos he shared, Laila's children are seen carrying Regina Daniels' son Munir Nwoko. "The new kids on the block," Ned captioned the photos. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFIULoVsUIM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Read the full article

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Ex Beauty Queen Shoemaker Sandra Bassey Joins Race For Ward Councilorship Election In Akwa ibom

Ex Beauty Queen, Shoemaker Sandra Bassey Joins Race For Ward Councilorship Election In Akwa ibom As the forthcoming Local Government Elections for Councillors across the 368Wards from 31 local government Areas in Akwa Ibom State draws close, Nigeria Ex Beauty Queen, Shoemaker and Enterpreneur, Queen Sandra Bassey joins the race, as Candidate of the People Democratic Party, for Abak Urban Ward2, as campaign commences in October. According to reports and findings garnered by StatePress during a voxpop conducted in Abak Urban Ward2, we noticed that the visionary intensions of Queen Sandra Bassey was premised on growth, human capacity development and inclusiveness for the people of Abak Urban Ward2 in Akwa Ibom state. Queen Sandra Bassey, who is passionate about humanity and how best development and improvements can be achieved in such areas believes that collective efforts and collaboration is key to the successful advancement of any community or state. She has assured the people of Abak Urban Ward2, that if she is elected as Councillor, her campaign promises of growth, human capacity development and inclusiveness, will be the core priority of her Administration. She has however continued to receive support from several individuals, Institutions, groups and associations, who have notified her of their endless support to ensure that she emerge elected at the October 31 2020 Local Government elections in Akwa Ibom state. Read the full article

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Edo 2020: "Turn Out En-Masse And Vote Obaseki"- Atiku Urge Voters

The Presidential Candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 General Elections, Atiku Abubakar, has urged the people of Edo State to cast and defend their votes for Governor Godwin Obaseki. The democracy that we enjoy today was bought at a great price. We can only deepen and sustain it by respecting the sanctity of the ballot and necessary review of our electoral processes. As the great people of Edo State go to the polls to elect their governor this weekend, they need to be provided with a secured environment to cast their votes and be assured that their votes will count. I urge all duly registered voters of conscience and who truly care about the wellbeing of Edo to turn out enmasse to cast and defend their vote for @GovernorObaseki. Read the full article