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  Former Nigerian international John Obi Mikel was on the receiving end of racial abuse earlier this year. Mikel's former team Trabzonspor defeated Turkish giants Fernerbache and after the game, the midfielder down in tears while speaking about the abuse he and his family received on social media. The former Chelsea midfielder opened up about the situation. He identified racism in the messages and stated his girlfriend Olga Diyachenka and four-year-old twin daughters. "A lot has been said about this - the issue of racism but since I've been here, my team and colleagues at Trabzonspor have been very nice to me, there's not been any issue," he told Turkish TV. "After the game on Saturday I started getting messages on my Instagram, even my girlfriend getting instant messages of racism and hatred. "Very scary messages towards me and my family and kids. There's no place for this. "I don't think this should be happening and I think these people sh

  Hoodlums have also invaded the Christian Fellowship Center in Ifo local government of Ogun State, carting away food items and other items that were stored in the church premises. ...details later 

  The National Orientation Agency has stated that the widespread looting of warehouses across the country will have negative effects on the economy.   The federal agency in series of tweets shared on Monday October 26, appealed for calm in the country.   The NOA who urged Nigerians to be patriotic, averred that hurting businesses will traumatize owners with attendant negative effects on nation’s fragile economy.   The tweets read;    STOP LOOTING!!! #EndSARS protesters could not have envisaged looting of this magnitude, an act completely different from genuine agitations/demands of lawful protesters. Hurting businesses will traumatize owners with attendant negative effects on nation's fragile economy #COVID19 has affected the world economy beyond imagination of which #Nigeria is no exemption. Economy is in need of a quick restart, and any impediment can slow down economic recovery efforts. Looting businesses is an impediment to an already strained economy. Quite n

  A tanker exploded at a filling station on Ajayi Road, Ogba, Lagos State, this morning, October 27. Eyewitnesses said the explosion occurred as a kerosene tanker was offloading at Yerevan Oil. It was also gathered that the fire was contained by Lagos State Fire Service within an hour after nearby shops and a transformer had been burnt.  

  The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it will be investigating the rationale behind the storage of palliative materials in warehouses across the country which were supposed to be distributed to poor and vulnerable Nigerians.   In a statement released today October 27, the ICPC said that in view of the recent looting spree witnessed in some warehouses where the palliatives were hoarded, the commission will investigate the sources of goods looted from palliatives warehouses, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and private houses to unravel whether or not the properties looted were personally acquired, the government procured, CACOVID donated, or are empowerment materials which are part of the constituency projects initiative of the Federal Government.    The statement adds that the commission will also scale up the monitoring of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) charged with the acquisition and distribu

  Hoodlums broke into the Orientation Camp of the National Youth Corps in Kubwa, Abuja on Tuesday October 27, carting away different items such as bags of rice, mattresses, and others. Residents in the neighborhood also took advantage of the unrest to participate in the looting.  

  THE Academic Staff Union of Universities has said it has yet to call off its ongoing strike because it is waiting for the government to conduct an integrity test on the University Transparency and Accountability Solution. The UTAS is the payment platform created by ASUU in place of government’s Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System. ASSU President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi in an interview with The PUNCH said the government needed to give the clearance to National Information Technology Development Agency to conduct integrity test on UTAS. “The integrity test will be handled by NITDA, it is government that will facilitate it because NITDA is a government, agency and unless you get clearance from the government that test cannot be conducted.” While speaking on whether the government had accepted UTAS, Ogunyemi said, “We are still talking, we have given them the position of our members, we are thinking we should be able to hold a meeting this week if they have no

  A leading member of the #EndSARS movement, Deji Adeyanju, said the COAS had escaped justice, insisting that he would not get away with soldiers’ killing of peaceful protesters at the Lekki tollgate. He admitted that his group had been leading the campaign for visa restrictions on Buratai and those who undermined democracy in the country. Adeyanju berated the Army chief over the killing of about 1,000 members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria popularly known as Shi’ites and hundreds of Indigenous People of Biafra members. He stated, “We have been championing visa ban on him and others who continue to undermine democracy in the country and democratic tenets. How do you justify using bullets on unarmed protesters sitting down, holding the national flag and singing the national anthem? “This is a chief of army staff who said his loyalty is not to the country but to (President) Buhari. You can imagine the level of disservice this particular COAS has done to the country. “

Speaking shortly before the meeting went into a closed-door session, Buratai dismissed calls on the international community to impose a travel ban on top military officers over alleged violation of human rights of #EndSARS protesters. He described as criminals those asking foreign governments to impose visa restrictions on him and the military commanders. He said, “Criminal elements are threatening us with travel ban but we are not worried because we must remain in this country to make it better. “The first time I travelled outside of this country, I was already 50 years and a general, so I don’t mind if I live the rest of my life here.” But #EndSARS protesters, human rights groups and lawyers, in separate interviews with The PUNCH berated Buratai for alleging that the protests were organised to discredit the Army. They also criticised his directive to the commanders that they should not be afraid of the ICC. -punch            

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  Soldiers involved in the killing and maiming of peaceful EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate area of Lagos, have now confirmed that they were actually drafted in for the mission on the request of the governor, contrary to the denial by the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu, that he knew nothing about the killing peaceful EndSARS protesters by personnel of the Nigerian Army. The soldiers had on Tuesday night opened fire on the protesters, killing and injuring many of them. The army personnel also prevented ambulances from accessing the scene to evacuate those injured to the hospital after opening fire on them. The soldiers also seized and carried away eight corpses of protesters killed at the scene. The incident triggered widespread violence across Lagos and other parts of the country, leading to the destruction of public properties. Shortly after the governor declared a round-the-clock curfew in the state that fateful Tuesday, some persons were captured on camera dismant

  The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Saturday, reacted to the threat by one Adeyinka Grandson, threatening people of Igbo extraction in Lagos to vacate or be massacred. The leader of MASSOB, Uchenna Madu, in a statement, expressed shock over the threat contained in a video. According to Mr Madu, “MASSOB has condemned the unwarranted and insensitive video clip that is trending on the social media by Young Yoruba for Freedom (YYF), led by one Adeyinka Grandson, threatening that Ndigbo must leave Lagos and entire Yoruba land before Sunday midnight, which failing to adhere to their ultimatum, Ndigbo will be massacred in Yoruba land. “MASSOB, as a peaceful and non-violence organization, has worked and is still working in alliance with Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) and other notable Yoruba self-determination and pressure groups for the betterment of our respective regions, and is shocked to receive such red signal from our Oduduwa brothers.” Madu, in

  Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has claimed that former president Olusegun Obasanjo told President Muhammadu Buhari the ‘bitter truth’ about the recent #EndSARS protests during a virtual meeting on Friday. Buhari had met with past heads of states and presidents following the recent violence recorded in parts of the country over the two-week-long #EndSARS protests. While presidential aide, Femi Adesina, said Obasanjo had commended Buhari for the national broadcast he delivered on the protests, Fani-Kayode claimed that the former president countered Buhari over his claim that the protesters resorted to violence. “Glad that OBJ told Buhari the bitter truth at their meeting after he claimed that the protests were turning violent. OBJ countered by telling him that the protests were peaceful until sponsored and violent thugs and hoodlums turned on the protesters and started attacking them,” said Fani-Kayode, who was special assistant on public affairs to Obasanjo from 2003 to 2

  The OBA AKIOLU OF LAGOS HAS finally SPOKEN over the inversion of his palace by hoodlum and made away with his staff of office and other valuable things. The Oba who react to the incident today’s, issue 7 days ultimatum for whoever made away with his staff to return it. He said “You have 7days to return my staff of office ,crown and royal shoes and don’t forget to return the dollars I kept in a coffin , as for not giving you ur palliative rice and other foodstuffs materials on time am just waiting for right time niii oooo. Haaaass. Those Of you that messed up my royal Swimming Pool ok. Let me get my Staff of Office, my Crown and Royal Shoes Frist..”

  The Rivers state government has outlawed the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) which has been blamed for attacks in some Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Rivers state, especially in Oyigbo LGA.   Governor Nyesom Wike who made the pronouncement in a state-wide address on Friday October 23, also declared one Stanley Mgbere from Onne in Eleme LGA wanted and placed a bounty of N50 million on him. Wike said the money will be paid to anyone who can provide credible information that would lead to his arrest and prosecution.   The Rivers state Governor also promised to sign an executive order to effect the proscription of IPOB in the state, adding that he would meet with communities and stakeholders to ensure prompt implementation in collaboration with security agencies.

  Residents of Fagba, Iju Ishaga area of Lagos State, have expressed panic over a renewed clash between Hausa and Yoruba youths in the area which entered its 5th day today. It was gathered that many people are injured in the clash. One of the residents said there are causalities, but that could not be immediately ascertained. There are also reports that buildings were damaged during the ongoing fight. Another resident, Aina, disclosed that “We have not been able to leave our homes. They started the fight on Tuesday. We thought it was over yesterday until they renewed the fight again today. “I don’t know the cause of the fight, but Isaw people running helter-skelter some minutes ago.” See video of the violence at Fagba: Efforts to reach the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, proved abortive as of the time of filing this report. More details later…

  There is heavy shooting at the Warri Correctional Centre, popularly referred to as Okere Prison in Warri South council area of Delta State. Flames and thick smoke are also emanating from the premises, fuelling fear among residents, most of whom have locked shops and scampered for safety. The Nation had reported a scare across the Warri metropolis following rampaging youths reportedly bearing cutlasses and tyres. The cause of the fire is not clear, but confirmed reports claim that the thick smoke coming out of the premises of the correctional centre is as a result of the burning of tyres. It was learnt that the shootings were to scare hoodlums planning a jailbreak, away. Residents of Okere Road where the prison is located are panicking over the possible replication of the incidents in Edo, Lagos and other states. Another video clip shows at least seven persons come out of the prison to heavy cheering of the cutlass-wielding youths. Yet another video depicts dozens of youths suspected

  US Officials Meet Osinbajo, Demand Soldiers Behind Lekki Shooting Must Face The Law. Top officials of the United States Government on Thursday met with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and expressed displeasure over the shooting of unarmed protesters at the Lekki toll plaza on Tuesday. The US also demanded that the soldiers behind the shootings must be brought to book. The Spokesperson for the State Department, Morgan Ortagus, said in a statement that the officials were led by Counselor of the US State Department, Ulrich Brechbühl. Others at the meeting include Assistant Secretary Robert Destro and Assistant Secretary Denise Natali. The officials, according to the statement, raised concerns over the ongoing violence in Nigeria as well as human rights violations and human trafficking. The statement read in part, “Counselor T. Ulrich Brechbühl met with Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo today in Abuja, Nigeria as part of a previously scheduled delegation, which included Assistant Secret

  On Thursday night, 22nd October, 2020, the Nigerian Head of States, President Muhammadu Buhari, at 19:00hrs addressed the nation following the unrest and chaos that was looming in the country as a result of hoodlums hijacking the EndSARS peaceful protests by Nigerian youths.  Quite a large number of Nigerian youths were not pleased with his address as he didn’t mention the dreadful incident that occurred on Tuesday night, 22nd October 2020, where innocent protesters faced open fire by some men of the Nigerian military. Following Buhari’s speech, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu took to his social media pages to also address Lagosians, as he mourned the lives lost and reiterated on the government’s plans to reform the Police. He wrote in part, We are working to stabilise things across the state as we look to rebuild. The state team is working with the hospitals and emergency services to verify the details of everyone involved in incidents across the state. I understand that te

  Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari over his speech on the widespread #EndSARS protest.    FFK described the President as a ''dictator, a disgrace to humanity and a stench in the nostrils of God for allegedly issuing threats and serving warnings in his speech .''   He added that it is left for the Nigerian peope to either stand down, bow their heads in shame, tuck their tail between their legs and run away or either stand up, hold their heads up high, knuckle down, dig deep and insist on their rights.    The PDP Chieftain tweeted;    Buhari's speech was an insult to our people, a disgrace to humanity & a stench in the nostrils of God. He is not warm, he is cold. He is not kind, he is cruel. He is not empathetic, he is sociopathic. He is not a President,he is a dictator. He is not a man, he is a monster. He has issued his threat &served his warning. It is left to the Nig. people to either

  Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka, who the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry in Enugu, southeast Nigeria, has also been affected by the ongoing tension in Nigeria as angry youths on Thursday set his Adoration Ground on fire. The development is coming barely 48 hours after soldiers of the Nigerian Army opened fire on peaceful #EndSARS protesters camping at Lekki toll gate in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial city. This online news medium understands attack on the #EndSARS protesters in its wake, left “several” protesters dead and others injured according to videos published on Twitter by eyewitnesses. Hours after the attack, hoodlums took to the streets on Wednesday, vandalizing several properties and burning media houses. On Thursday, hoodlums turned on the Ikoyi Prison in Lagos, otherwise referred to as Ikoyi correctional center. This evening angry youths have burned down Father Mbaka’s Adoration Ministry in Enugu, southeast Nigeria.

  The Lagos State deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat In a tweet published 7am on Thursday, October 22nd, said that “the press release by the Lekki Concession Company should provide some feedback about a lot of stories we have seen on social media about the Lekki toll gate. It is important to understand all the factors at play as we continue to investigate. Perimeter CCTV was not removed.” An excerpt of the LCC statement said: “On the 20th of October, we received feedback that some of the tolling equipment were being pulled off, hence we went into the lanes to recover more items including analogue Bosch Tolling device used to monitor transactions carried out in the toll lanes. The perimeter closed-circuit television system (CCTV) are Mobotiz Digital cameras. They were not removed and are still installed. in the lanes even now.”

  Revealing this in a monitored phone-in program on Radio Biafra, Kanu pointedly boasted ”I gave instructions that my members must target Tinubu and his investments. Now, his hotel is in flames. Continuing, he vowed to relentlessly pursue Tinubu to anywhere he may be in Europe. ”We will track him down and make him see the anger of IPOB, the largest mass movement in the world. Just track him for me” he said. On his involvement in the statewide mayhem, Kanu claimed that he asked his members to infiltrate the #EndSARS protesters and team up with the protesters, ” so we can make the country ungovernable. Our aim is very clear” "This will continue until we achieve our purpose of breaking the country or until people in the zoo realize that they have to let Biafra be” he vowed.

  A video clip emerged on Wednesday on the social media showing how Nigerians resident in France purportedly chased the national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, out of a hotel where he lodged in the country. The Nigerians were gathered at the hotel repeatedly shouting “shame on you” as the French Police led the man out of the hotel. It was gathered that the Nigerians in France had gone in search of the APC leader who departed Nigeria in the wake of the military onslaught of unarmed #EndSARS peaceful protesters at Lekki toll gate in Lagos on Tuesday night. He was earlier said to be lodging in a hotel at the Charles de Gaulle area in France but the Nigerian residents were searching the particular hotel. The video which trended on the social media indicated that the residents eventually found the ‘hideout’ and sustained protest rhere, which was embarrassing to the management of the hotel, leading to the invitation of the police. The policemen wer

  Some people are more bad and dangerous than SARS.. Look at what a man did to his wife after some weeks of marriage.. As we protest to end SARS.. Let’s also end monster husbands o Charity begins at home.. Just trying to imagine the worst offence this Lady could commit that warrant such maltreatment. And the Lady’s family will just let the Monster be walking freely ? Chai ! May God save WOMENi We asked  again what could be the reason for this? There’s more to marriage than love. get it Right Love is never enough to jump into any marriage. If she comes out and says she wants to leave her husband, some heartless people will insult her and ask her to stay and fight for her marriage

  IPOB through their leader, Nnamdi Kanu has called the attention of Nigerians to an obvious hole in Buhari’s neck . He took to twitter to share a picture of President Buhari with hole in the neck claiming that the hole is as a result of a surgical mask having fault. It has not been ascertained yet if the man in Aso Rock is the real Buhari or not but can we say this newly emerged proof is convincing enough?

  Seyi, son of a former Lagos State governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday morning at about 1:53am flew out to London, United Kingdom, in a private jet with members of his family and a few others, SaharaReporters has exclusively learnt. The emergency trip follows the growing resentment in Lagos against his father, who has seen some of his known investments in Lagos and Abuja targeted and burnt by angry Nigerians over his perceived involvement in the deployment of soldiers, who killed peaceful protesters in the Lekki Toll Gate area of Lagos on Tuesday night. Over 10 peaceful protesters were killed by soldiers in Tuesday’s massacre while demanding an end to police brutality and state repression. An overwhelming majority of Lagos residents have accused the All Progressives Congress’ National Leader of being behind the incident — a claim he has denied. In retaliation for the killing of peaceful protesters, angry citizens on Wednesday morning burnt down Television Continental and

  Some prominent Nigerians have taken to Twitter to react to the killings of protesters on tuesday evening at Lekki Toll gate. Reacting, some prominent Nigerians have expressed their disappointment at the situation, with some vowing to return to the streets.

  Apostle Johnson Suleman has said that he is confident that Nigeria doesn't have a President. Taking to his Twitter handle this morning, the clergy man wrote;  

  Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state to curtail the arson and widespread violence that has ravaged the state might be eased by Friday. The governor said the easing of the curfew was necessary for Lagos residents to restock food supplies and other essential commodities. “Once we see the streets are cleared up and all the agitation and high nerves have gone down, we might slow down the curfew by tomorrow (Friday) or next tomorrow (Saturday) at the latest,” he said on Thursday morning. Sanwo-Olu had announced the imposition of the curfew on Tuesday afternoon in the wake of the unrest in the state. Hoodlums had taken advantage of the #EndSARS protests against police brutality and extrajudicial killings to wreak havoc and cause mayhem in the state. The situation was further worsened when soldiers, in a bid to disperse the protesters at the Lekki toll gate, opened fire on the youths.  

  The African Union Commission chairman on Thursday strongly condemned deadly violence in Nigeria’s biggest city Lagos and called on all parties to “privilege dialogue”. Moussa Faki Mahamat “strongly condemns the violence that erupted on 20 October 2020 during protests in Lagos, Nigeria that has resulted in multiple deaths and injuries”, his office said in a statement distributed Thursday morning. “The Chairperson appeals to all political and social actors to reject the use of violence and respect human rights and the rule of law,” the statement said. Amnesty International said at least 12 people were killed by the Nigerian army and police in two locations in Lagos on Tuesday in a deadly crackdown on demonstrations spurred by police brutality and deep-rooted social grievances. At least 56 people have died across the country since the protests began on October 8, with about 38 killed nationwide on Tuesday alone, according to Amnesty. Human Rights Watch also corroborated rep

  To prevent further destruction of public infrastructure in Lagos State by hoodlums, the Federal Government has deployed more security forces to guard public assets in the state. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made this known on Thursday morning while speaking in an interview on Arise TV . Sanwo-Olu revealed that the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Abayomi Olonisakin; and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai, called him on the phone on Wednesday. He said the two security chiefs asked to deploy more troops to secure public assets and he said, “Why not? Our airports and other public buildings must be secured.” There have been reports of widespread arson and violence in the past few days as rampaging hoodlums looted, razed and destroyed public assets. Sanwo-Olu had announced the imposition of the curfew on Tuesday afternoon in the wake of the unrest in the state. Hoodlums had taken advantage of the #EndSARS protests against police brutality and extrajudicial

  The British Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, has called for an end to violence in Nigeria where protests against police brutality have been taking place for two weeks Mr Raab said the Nigerian government “must urgently investigate reports of brutality at the hands of the security forces and hold those responsible to account". He said he was deeply concerned by the violence and alarmed by widespread reports of civilian deaths. Human rights group, Amnesty International, said at least 12 protesters were killed by the Nigerian army and police at two locations in biggest city, Lagos, on Tuesday. The military has denied any involvement. A petition calling for the UK government to sanction the Nigerian government and officials in Nigeria for human rights violation has almost 200,000 signatures.  -BBC

  Nigeria's Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has promised justice to demonstrators who were killed or injured on Tuesday during a protest in the commercial hub of Lagos. He said some policemen were also killed in confrontations with protesters. The vice-president's reassurance of justice to the victims follows worldwide condemnation of the crackdown on protesters - who initially wanted police reforms but have broadened their demands to include reforms to the way the country is run. "The pain of these terrible events is palpable in our towns and cities, and some losses are irreplaceable, but we can and will get justice for all of them," Mr Osinbajo said on Thursday in a Series of tweet. Amnesty International has said at least 12 people were killed by soldiers and police in two locations in the city, although Nigeria's army has dismissed the reports as "fake news". The vice-president said he had paid hospital visits to some of the victims.  

  Nigeria’s stock market lost N113 billion (about $297 million) on Wednesday as investors’ appetite, which has been high for days became dampened due to the tense security situation in the country. The market had remained stable since Monday with marginal gains following profit taking after weeks of a bull run. However, investors reduced their demand for equities yesterday as they reacted to the prevailing security situation after some #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate, Lagos, were shot by soldiers on Tuesday. The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All-Share Index declined by 0.75 per cent from 28.665.82 to 28,449.49, while market capitalisation shed N113 billion from N14.983 trillion to N14.870 trillion. Market operators said most investors were showing more concern about their safety first before thinking of investing. According to a stockbroker, most people are monitoring the environment and watching how the government will handle the situation, rather than invest. A

  It is only 67 days since City's defeat against Lyon in the delayed quarter-finals of last year's competition, and that disappointment must be fresh in Guardiola's mind. His side made a sluggish start here too, but in the end he will have seen plenty to improve his mood - notably the end of Aguero's goal drought. The prolific Argentina striker had gone 230 days without scoring before converting his penalty, the longest spell of his illustrious career. Aguero had missed a large portion of that spell through injury, before making a return to action against Arsenal last weekend. His fitness and form is surely key to City success, especially with their only other senior striker Gabriel Jesus sidelined, and it must be reassuring for Guardiola to see him back among the goals.  

  Seyi Tinubu's media firm, Loatsad Promomedia has made clarification on their earlier statement of turning off the billboard prior to Lekki toll gate shooting. The media company owned by the son of popular Lagos politician/APC national leader Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had earlier admitted turning off the billboard lights based on Governor Sanwo-Olu's "curfew request".  

  In a statement on Wednesday, Amnesty International said it had confirmed that the Nigerian army and police killed at least 12 peaceful protesters in Lekki and Alausa, another protest ground in Lagos, after firing on thousands of peaceful demonstrators. Following a hospital visit to victims of what he described as the “unfortunate shooting incident” in Lekki, Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said one person had died from a blow to the head – but it was not clear if the person was a demonstrator. “It is imperative to explain that no governor controls the rules of engagement of the army,” said Sanwo-Olu, who cited what he described as the degeneration of protests “into a monster” when he announced the curfew. “I have nevertheless instructed an investigation into the ordered and the adopted rules of engagement employed by the men of the Nigerian army deployed to the Lekki Toll Gate,” he added. The Nigerian army, however, denied the involvement of their men in the sh

  T he Sangotedo branch of Shoprite, a popular shopping mall along Lekki-Epe Expressway, has been looted by the hoodlums in the ongoing EndSARS protest. Some video clips shared to Daily Trust showed group of young men as they take turns trooping into the shopping mall to loot. Some were captured with trolleys laden with cartons believed to be loots from the place. The EndSARS protest which was initially meant to push for an end to police brutality has since taken a new dimension as it is being hijacked by hoodlums who cash in to attack innocent citizens and business outlets.

  The IGP, however, directed that those attached to Government Houses, the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, and the Speaker House of  Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila be exempted from the directives. He sent the orders via a Wireless Message addressed virtually to all Zonal AIGs and all state Commissioners of Police with signal number and reference number: DTO210900/19/2020 and CB:4001/DOPS/SPU/FHQ/ABU/VOL./ORDER AND DIRECTIVES respectively. The order noted that, “any commander who violates this order will bear the consequences.” The signal, which was signed by the AIPOL, Protect, Force Headquarters, Abuja, read in part, “Any protect personnel found escorting or guarding any VIP with or without a firearm is deemed to be deployed by the commander and the commander will be sanctioned.” It further directed the affected personnel to report to their respective command Commissioners of Police.  

  Obaseki gave the directive while inspecting the vandalized correctional centres and other government institutions in the state in collaboration with the police and Corrections Service officers. “We condemn the act. Even the #End SARS protesters will join us in condemning this dastardly act. The government would not sit down and watch hoodlums operating in such a manner,”. He said, “The attacks on the security facilities were orchestrated by criminally minded people. “We have given the inmates between now and Friday to report to the Edo State Command of the Nigeria Police, Benin for proper documentation.” He explained that those who voluntarily return back to the correctional centres would be freed from any punishment. “Those who failed and are rearrested will be made to bear the full wrath of the laws. “We are using this opportunity to appeal to all inmates in our Correctional Centres who have escaped to come back on their own before the close of business on Friday thi

  The long-running Fast & Furious movie franchise is to come to an end after two more films, according to reports. Justin Lin will direct what will be the 10th and 11th films in the series, Deadline and Variety said. The ninth film in the franchise will be released in May 2021, having been put back a year by the Covid-19 pandemic. The action-packed film series began in 2001 with The Fast and the Furious, starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and the late Paul Walker. The franchise has since expanded to incorporate eight direct sequels, one movie spin-off and an animated TV series. The series – which includes last year’s Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw – has so far generated $5.7bn (£4.3bn) worldwide. Furious 7, released in 2015, is the most successful instalment to date, having made $1.5bn (£1.1bn). According to Deadline, the final two films are likely to tell “a big story” that will reunite all the series’ core cast members. When The Fast and the Furious wa