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Ogun State Chapter of People’s Democratic Party has condemned military clampdown on protesters, Ogun PDP through a press  release signed by the party State Publicity Secretary, Bankole Akinloye (J.P), the release stated thus: “It is so worrisome that a peaceful protest which started across major cities in the country a few days ago has been surreptitiously infiltrated by state sponsored thugs in order to blackmail the genuine people’s movement for an end to bad governance”. “As a political organization with a tradition of tolerance for expression of popular wish by the mass of the people, the PDP has always demonstrated…

Some youths stormed the Abeokuta Office of SEMAR Media Thursday morning in Alagbado where they renewed call on President Muhammadu Buhari to quickly address the nation on the demands of the #EndSARS protesters.In a peaceful and orderly manner, the youths decried the continued silence of the President and vowed to continue with the ongoing protests until good governance is entrenched in Nigeria.The youths noted that the cost of living in Nigeria has reached an all time high and advised on quick intervention by the government.

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The House of Assembly Candidate for Abeokuta South Constituency II in the 2019 general election is under the platform of ANN Olanrewaju Solomon Enilolobo has urged protesters not to take law into their hands. Enilolobo also urged the Nigerian Police and Nigerian Army not to shoot at protesters. Enilolobo posted on his social media account: “No matter what the provocation is, no matter the defiance to curfew order, I enjoin the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police not to shoot or kill any protester or hoodlum”. “I’m sure the Army/Police have adequate training on de-escalation. Any loss of life will…

……to say the least, is saddening,” the PDP alleged.

Hours after soldiers shot at #EndSARS protesters in Lagos State to dislodge them from the Lekki Toll Gate, former United States Secretary of State and First Lady, Senator Hillary Clinton has called out President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Army. In a tweet on her verified handle, the former U.S. Democratic presidential candidate says “I’m calling on @mbuhari and the @hqnigerianarmy to stop killing young #EndSARS protesters. #StopNigeriaGovernment”

It’s Matchday 1 from the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League and DStv and GOtv subscribers are not left out of this action, all airing live on SuperSport from Tuesday 20 to Wednesday 21 October 2020 The pick of matches today is the meeting of Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United in the French capital, airing at 8:00pm live on SuperSport Grandstand, with the hosts desperate to avenge their controversial exit at the hands of the 2018-19 Champions League round of 16 at the hands of the Red Devils. However, it’s been a tough start to the new season for PSG and manager, Tomas Tuchel says a lack of signings makes…

The Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu has imposed a 24hr curfew in the State. In his message to the citizens of the State, Sanwo-Olu says the #EndSARS has developed into a monster hijacked by hoodlums to perpetrate mayhem against the law-abiding Lagosians. Here are details of Sanwo-Olu’s message below : In his message to the citizens of the State, Sanwo-Olu says the #EndSARS has developed into a monster hijacked by hoodlums to perpetrate mayhem against the law-abiding Lagosians. Here are details of Sanwo-Olu’s message below : Dear Lagosians, I have watched with shock how what began as a peaceful…

A Petrol Tanker explosion in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has claimed people’s lives and property. The cause of the explosion could not be ascertained as the remains of the affected persons were still at the scene of the explosion. But an eye witness account along the Bida-Lapai road says, some of the petrol tankers and trailers, complained of spending several days in their vehicles without movement due to bad road. The tankers were said to be carrying Premium Motor Spirit, while the trailers were on the way to various destinations across the country.

The Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of all public and private schools in the state, following the tension generated by the #EndSARS protests. This directive was issued by the Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, on behalf of the government, as part of the measures aimed at ensuring the safety of the pupils/students, parents, and all staff working in schools at this critical period. Part of the statement from the commissioner reads, “The Lagos State Government has directed all pupils/students in public and private schools to stay at home following the tension generated by the #EndSARS…