The undeniable evidence on social media shows the government security agencies using thugs and criminals to disrupt peaceful protests! The Nigerian government has blamed secessionists groups in the country for hijacking the protests. The government blamed IPOB and other groups for the destruction of both governments and private properties in the country following the shooting of protesters at Lekki, which
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The special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman for a second and final term. Professor Yakubu’s reappointment is subject to approval by members of the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Prof. Yakubu took over from Prof.
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The atmosphere in Bomas was lightened up a bit after the representative for the deaf community Ashura Michael proposed to the President, Uhuru Kenyatta. Using the local language, Ashura jokingly said: “Mheshimiwa Rais recently you went to Kisumu na nikasikia ulikuwa unatafuta mpango wa kando. Najua mama alikubali babangu Raila ako hapa tayari kuchukua mahari na ndugu yangu deputy president
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The Lekki shooting of peaceful #EndSARS protesters on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 generated a massive outcry from Nigerians, human rights organizations, civil societies and international community, with many calling for a thorough investigation into the incident. Wakeupafrica360 correspondent from Nigeria reports that the Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has on Monday in an interview session with CNN’s Becky Anderson on
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The Nigeria, president Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday called on the international community to verify their facts before taking actions. “To our neighbours in particular, and members of the international community, many of whom have expressed concern about the on-going development in Nigeria, we thank you and urge you to seek to know all the facts available before taking a position
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The Nigerian Army through its Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has not left their stand on the report that its operatives shot some unarmed #ENDSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate plaza on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. According to them, the reports are mere allegations. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Eneche made this known on Thursday while answering questions
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Following the riot that broke out due to the killings of #ENDSARS protesters by the Nigerian Army at the Lekki Toll Gate, this have lead to many massacre and the latest one being the discovering of warehouses where palliative meant for the Covid-19 where hoarded. Reports from our correspondent on ground in Lagos had it that the palliative discovered in
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Information reaching Wakeupafrica360 from our correspondent in Nigeria has the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni coming out to allege that the #ENDSARS protests currently rocking many cities in the country may have a hidden agenda unknown to the general public. Governor Buni who is also the caretaker chairman of the All Progressive Party (APC) was quoted to have
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The peaceful protest across Nigeria #EndSARS protest on Tuesday turned into a killing and maiming zones as soldiers and hired hoodlums unleashed terror on the protesters. Wakeupafrica360 correspondent in kano was there to witness the hijack of kano protest by hoodlums who killed four protesters and resulted to the destruction and looting of malls and shops. The African Bar Association
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News reaching Wakeupafrica360 has it that the United Kingdom and the UK Parliament has condemned the attack on peaceful #ENDSARS protesters at Lekki toll gate in Lagos, Nigeria. Earlier before this condemnation, it should be known that soldiers of the Nigerian Army invaded a peaceful protest at Lekki toll gate on Tuesday evening killing more than eight #ENDSARS protesters in
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