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NMA decries attack on Rivers hospitals, demand probe
The Rivers NMA Chairman, Prof. Chizindu Alikor, while speaking to newsmen in Port Harcourt said it was unfortunate for anyone to contemplate destroying and setting on fire a place of care and called on the government and security agencies to fish out and prosecute those behind the wicked act.
NBC accuses sanctioned media outlets of irresponsibility
The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, yesterday, insisted that the three broadcast stations recently sanctioned acted irresponsibly in their coverage of the ENDSARS protests and said is not going back on the sanctions.
Senator Ndoma-Egba begs looters to return late father’s judges’ robes
Former senate leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba, has appealed to the attackers who looted his personal residence in Calabar to kindly return his “late father’s judge’s robes.”
‘Parasite’ dominates online edition of the Asian Film Awards
Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” predictably dominated the Asian Film Awards. The dark comedy, which won Cannes 2019 and four Oscars, added four further prizes on Wednesday, including best film and best screenplay.
Senate excuses security agencies from budget defence
Following the ongoing protests by youths across the country against the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) and bad governance, with attendant burning and looting of property, the Senate asked Security Agencies to go and nip the crisis in the bud, rather than participate in the ongoing budget defence.
Police arrest 100 over Angola anti-government demos
At least 100 people were held following violent weekend anti-government protests in the Angolan capital Luanda, a senior government official announced Sunday.
#EndSARS: President Buhari orders ministers to meet constituents
President Muhammadu Buhari has given a marching order to members of his cabinet to relocate to their home states for the purpose of dousing the tension created by the #EndSARS protests and the destruction of property by hoodlums hiding under the protest.
IPOB directs members to resume protests
The outlawed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) says its members across the country will resume peaceful protests from Monday, October 26, 2020, to ensure that all demands made by the leaders of the #ENDSARS movement were met in quick time.
Senator Owie: Our leaders lack compassion hence the violence
Former Chief Whip of the Senate, Sir Roland Owie, has said that the lack of compassion on the part of Nigerian leaders may have been responsible for the violent dimension the anti-police brutality demonstration assumed across the country with the invasion of caring away of palliatives for COVID-19 in several state capitals.
#EndSARS: Lagos assemblyman earmarks N10 million relief for Fagba victims
Mr Temitope Adewale, a Lagos lawmaker, says he has earmarked N10 million emergency relief fund for victims of the EndSARS clash at Fagba area of the state.
#EndSARS: Lagos lawmaker raises alarm over violence, calls for help
A Lagos lawmaker, Rasheed Makinde, on Thursday, raised concern over bloody violence, burning and looting in Ifako-Ijaiye area under the disguise of #EndSARS protests.
#EndSARS: General Abdusalami urges protesters to withdraw from streets
A former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has appealed to the #EndSARS protesting youth to withdraw from the streets and prepare for dialogue and for peace, progress and political stability in Nigeria.
Landlord sets tenant ablaze over nonpayment of rent in Calabar
A landlord on Wednesday doused the room of one of his tenants with petrol and set it on fire, burning her to death over nonpayment of eleven thousand naira rent.
Riots in Sweden over burning of Quran by activists
Far-right activists burned a Quran in South Sweden city of Malmo, sparking riots and unrest after more than 300 people gathered to protest, police said Saturday.
Antonio Cassano: Sex before match my biggest motivation
Most football manager will tell you that sex before match could affect the result of the match as the player or players are likely to be weak after burning energies under the sheets.
Man conspires with friends to kill, burn, burie girlfriend in Taraba
Taraba State police command has arrested the principal suspect of a conspiracy that led to the killing and burning of one female, Imbajuri Ambisi, in Taraba state.
Group calls for mop up of firearms in Kogi
A non governmental organisation, Search for Common Ground, has called for mopping of fire arms in Kogi State.
Burna Boy, Rema make Barack Obama’s favourite music of 2019 list
Burna Boy’s ‘Anybody’, and Rema’s ‘Iron Man’, have made former U.S. president, Barack Obama’s favourite music of 2019 list.
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Carbon monoxide leak kills five at Italy care home
“Unfortunately there are five dead, then there are also five other residents in a serious condition and two care workers, a total of seven people in the hospital,” police told AFP.
Thai students mark Teachers’ Day with paint-soaked protest
Students piled bamboo canes and stationery in front of Thailand’s Ministry of Education and splashed crimson paint on it to protest corporal punishment, one of several protests that took place across the capital on Saturday.
Saudi Arabia to reopen Qatar embassy in coming days
Saudi Arabia expects to reopen its embassy in Doha in the coming days, the kingdom’s foreign minister has said, following an agreement last week that ended a three-year-old dispute between four Arab countries and Qatar.
Barcelona boss reveals Arsenal-linked Neto has asked to leave Camp Nou
Ronald Koeman has confirmed that goalkeeper Neto has asked to leave the club in the January transfer window.
Joe Biden nominates Iran nuclear deal negotiator to state department
United States President-elect Joe Biden has nominated a key negotiator of the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement to be the US’s next deputy secretary of state, the second-highest position at the State Department.
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At least five dead after suspected gas leak at Italian nursing home
The incident happened at the Villa dei Diamanti care home in Lanuvio, a town near Rome, Italian firefighters said in a post on Twitter. “Some residents have [been] killed, while others have been hospitalised,” it said.
Amazon, Apple, Google yank off Parler after US Capitol riot
Over the past several months, Parler has become one of the fastest-growing apps in the United States. Millions of President Trump’s supporters have flocked to it as Facebook and Twitter increasingly cracked down on posts that spread misinformation and incited violence, including muzzling Mr. Trump by removing his accounts this past week. By Saturday morning, Apple listed Parler as the No. 1 free app for its iPhones.
NOA: What you should know about coronavirus vaccination
The National Orientation Agency, NOA, Sunday, shared tips on what Nigerians should expect from the COVID-19 vaccination.
Delta 2023: It’s too early to start political campaigns – Rep. Mutu
A member of House of Representatives from Delta State, Hon. Nicholas Mutu, has urged politicians especially appointees of the government in the state to stop falling heads over on who succeeds Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.
AC Milan target loan move for Fikayo Tomori
Stefano Piolo’s side according to Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano have approached Chelsea about the possibility of signing Tomori on loan this month.