Posted by Niyi Adeyi
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Friday, October 16th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The protesters of #EndSARS are resolute and unrelenting, as the train Friday sustains the restiveness on the ever-busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The protesters, mostly youths, occupied the Magboro side of the highway, clutching and brandishing in their hands different placards, with different inscriptions, such as “Na Person De Die” among others. The spot was blocked and […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Friday, October 16th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidential Task Force (PTF) IN Nigeria on COVID-19, said “the risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban”. The PTF National Coordinator, Dr Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Friday, October 16th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Committee to Protect Journalists has enjoined online publishers in Nigeria to rise against the Cybercrime Act, noting that journalists publishing online are vulnerable to the various challenges confronting the entire Nigerian media community. Senior Researcher, Africa Programme at the CPJ, Jonathan Rozen, who made the call, added that the challenges confronting […]
Posted by Daniel Jones
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Friday, October 16th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zimbabwe President Emerson Mnangagwa has fired a Supreme Court and Constitutional Court judge Justice Francis Bere for gross misconduct after he tried to coerce a lawyer thereby interfering in a case. Bere had been under tribunal investigation since March this year for alleged misconduct after lawyer Itai Ndudzo of Mtamangira and Associates […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Friday, October 16th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of its contribution towards assisting Enugu state in preventing the dreaded Coronavirous pandemic as well as promote hand washing in schools within the state, WaterAid Nigeria, has donated dozens of hand washing station facilities to the state government . The organization, which is synonymous with the promotion of water and […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Thursday, October 15th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians have taken to social media to criticize the statement credited to the Nigerian army that they could “deal with any situation that affect Nigeria decisively.” African Examiner reports that the Nigerian army on Thursday in a statement issued by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col Sagir Musa, which disclosed that […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Thursday, October 15th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A group of Nigerian professionals in the United Kingdom, the fatherland, has enjoined President Buhari to sack the inspector-general of police, Mohammed Adamu. The group disclosed this on Thursday in a statement signed by its president, Dele Ogun, who called for a total reform of the police so that the people can […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Thursday, October 15th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark this year’s Global Handwashing Day, WaterAid has urged the Nigerian government to double its investment in clean water and hygiene to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and save lives. Access to water, sanitation and hygiene services are fundamental to improving lives, […]
Posted by Daniel Jones
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Thursday, October 15th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A High Court judge who set free main opposition party MDC Alliance vice chairperson Job Sikhala on bail has been accused of misconduct and conduct inconsistent with being a judicial officer. Justice Erica Ndewere granted Sikhala Z$50 000 bail three weeks ago a month after he had been arrested for allegedly being […]
Posted by Eric Ojo
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Thursday, October 15th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Namibia has joined the list of African nations that are partnering with Facebook to boost blood donation in their respective countries. The new partnership between the South African nation and Facebook which was launched today in Windhoek, the Namibian capital was disclosed in a statement distributed by APO Group on behalf of […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state says that criminals have hijacked the peaceful #EndSARS protests against police brutality and he enjoined the youths to stop the demonstrations and look for other forms of dissent. Bello disclosed this when he addressed a broadcast in Lokoja saying that criminal “elements” are in “pursuit of […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights watchdog, Amnesty International, says at least 10 persons have been killed by the police since protesters hit the streets last week to protest against police brutality, extortion and extra-judicial killings. The group disclosed this on Wednesday on their Twitter handle. “So far, Nigerian Police have killed at least 10 people […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate on Tuesday received an Executive bill that would amongst others, address the problem of lack of transparency and accountability associated with the management of recovered funds by anti-corruption agencies in the country. President Muhammadu Buhari in a letter to the Senate explained that the decision to transmit the piece of […]
Posted by Eric Ojo
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Government of the Republic of South Africa has said that it is currently re-positioning to become a serious player in the global gas market. The country’s Minister of Mineral and Energy, Hon. Gwede Mantashe disclosed this while declaring open a two-day Africa Oil Week (AOW) Virtual Summit. The minister said the […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Tuesday joined Lagosians in the End SARS protests. The governor protested along with the crowd that gathered at the Government House in Alausa, Ikeja. According to the governor, there is a trust fund set up to compensate families of victims of police brutality. “I joined […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, on Tuesday berated President Buhari for nominating his media aide, Lauretta Onochie as a Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The group described Onochie’s nomination as a direct “murder” of the electoral umpire. According to HURIWA, Onochie is renowned for peddling fake […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police at the zone 13 headquarters, in Ukpo, Dunukofia Council area of Anambra state, South- East Nigeria, has commenced investigation into the alleged illegal land grabbing and malicious damage to properties of owners of the land by the traditional ruler of Eziowelle, Community in Idemili North local government Area of Anambra […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barely over 24 hours he disbanded the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad – FSARS, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu, has announced the Special Weapons and Tactics Team as a replacement for the sacked special police creation. The announcement was contained in a statement by the Force Spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, in […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the protests against the scrapping of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) continue spread across different states of the federation, more than 100,000 persons have signed a petition enjoining the International Criminal Court (ICC) to arrest and prosecute the inspector-general of police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, for allegedly committing crimes against humanity. 105,000 […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Premier League in England said on Monday that five people had returned positive results in its latest round of COVID-19 tests conducted on players and staff last week. The league said the individuals who had tested positive for the virus would now self-isolate for 10 days. “The Premier League can today […]
