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EndSARS: Nigerian Army denies threatening DJ Switch

EndSARS: Nigerian Army denies threatening DJ Switch

The Nigerian Army on Saturday denied accusations of going after celebrity disc jockey, Catherine Udeh, also known as ‘DJ Switch’, who had live-streamed the alleged shooting of unarmed End SARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate. There are unverified social media reports that DJ Switch has been granted asylum in Canada following alleged death threats over her involvement in the End SARS protest However, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Taiwo, Commander of the 81, Military Intelligence Brigade, Victoria Island during his appearance before the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses and Other Matters said they were not after…
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US: China breaks silence, congratulates Joe Biden, Kamala Harris

US: China breaks silence, congratulates Joe Biden, Kamala Harris

China, Friday joined other nations to congratulate the United States potential President-Elect, elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, for their contested victory in the U.S Presidential race that saw the possible defeat of President Donald Trump. Immediately after CNN, FOX News, Al Jazeera, and BBC, projected and announced Biden as winner, countries like UK, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Israel, India, Pakistan, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, South Korea, Japan and a number of others sent in goodwill messages, congratulating Biden and Harris for their victory. Some like Russia, China, Mexico, Turkey, Brazil, Hungary, Iran, North Korea and a…
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Nigeria police withdraw 60 VIPs, others’ escorts

Nigeria police withdraw 60 VIPs, others’ escorts

Following the delay by about 60 prominent Nigerians and corporate entities to release Special Police operatives including Mobile Police personnel and Counter-Terrorism Unit attached to them, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has activated the order for the immediate withdrawal of police personnel. Senior police sources disclosed that a signal to this effect with reference no.CB: 4001/IGP.SEC/ABJ/VOL.116/32 dated November 4, and signed by the Principal Staff Officer (PSO) to the IGP, DCP Idowu Owohunwa, directed the COMPOL MOPOL, CP Special Protection Force Unit (SPU) and all Commissioners of Police in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to…
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Dr Kalu renews call for PDP to unite for victorious 2023 outing.

Dr Kalu renews call for PDP to unite for victorious 2023 outing.

Like a patriotic citizen and a lone voice, a concerned party faithful and as a member committed to only efforts that will improve the fortunes of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Dr Kalu, has remained relentless in reiterating the need for the party to go back to her drawing board if it hope to make headway in 2023. The National Coordinator of PDP Coalition, has emphasized on the need for stakeholders of the party to brace up and face themselves as it is the only way to make impression as one United Big Family. He said these are realities…
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End SARS: Kanye West joins campaign

End SARS: Kanye West joins campaign

Music superstar, Kanye West, has added his voice to End SARS calls. Kanye declared his position on Monday via Twitter. The fashion mogul urged authorities to listen to the people. “I stand with my Nigerian brothers and sisters to end police brutality, the government must answer to the people’s cries #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria”, he tweeted. The campaign against the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has attracted global sympathies. Organisations including Black Lives Matter, and several international celebrities have shown solidarity with Nigerians. The Police have announced scrapping of the unit but protesters insist their demands have not been met. They want a thorough…
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