The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, on Monday questioned Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s alleged claim that it will take N1 trillion to restore all properties and facilities destroyed by hoodlums during the violence that trailed the #EndSARS protests in the state. The PDP disagreed with Sanwo-Olu and the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in a statement in Lagos by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Taofik Gani. Gani accused the Sanwo-Olu-led APC government of “dishonesty and extortionate tendency. According to him, the act of inflating and over costing governance in the state has now become spread in the Lagos State Government’s…
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The Governor of Kogi State, Governor Yahaya Bello on Tuesday stated that the End SARS protest was politically motivated. Though Governor Yahaya Bello refused to mention names, he revealed that the protest was motivated by politicians and those he said have continued to gain from same. He stated; “Whether anybody says it or not, I am saying it again and quote me anywhere, any day, the protest was politically motivated.” Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Governor Bello wondered why the protesters continued to increase their demands whenever government decides to grant the initial ones. He also queried why the…
The Governor of Cross River, Governor Ayade Ben has announced a reward of N100,000 to anyone who volunteered information that could lead to the recovery of properties looted during the #EndSARS protests of October 23 and October 24. Mr Christian Ita, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the governor said in a statement issued in Calabar on Monday that whistleblowers should call 08034500531 to give such information. Hoodlums, who hijacked the protest, looted the state government’s warehouse in Calabar on October 23 before going on to loot private residences on October 24, and set many properties ablaze. Senator Gershom Bassey,…
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq has stated that she has pardoned those who accused her of hiding COVID-19 palliatives meant for the poor. Minister Farouq said this while fielding questions from journalists in Gusau on Monday. “I’m aware many people have made various spurious allegations and accusations against my person and my ministry over the way we distributed Federal Government palliatives to cushion the effect of COVID-19. “I have always said I am carrying out my duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability and with fairness to all parts of…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has strongly condemned the fines imposed on Channels TV, AIT and Arise TV by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). TheInfoStride had earlier reported that the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, on Monday said they aired online photos and videos of the End SARS protests. Acting NBC Director-General, Armstrong Idachaba, at a press conference in Abuja accused the outfits of “unprofessional coverage” of the protests. Reacting, PDP in a statement released via its official Twitter account on Monday said the NBC should rescind this rushed clampdown and handle its regulatory role more professionally. “The PDP has condemned…
The President of Senate, Ahmed Lawan, has announced that the National Assembly (NASS) would ensure justice for victims of alleged abuses by the personnel of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Lawan announced this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday. He stated that the NASS would also ensure that the government fulfils the commitment it has made to the youths agitating for police reform and good governance. “I want to re-assure our youths that the NASS will collaborate with the Executives to ensure justice for victims of misconduct and rights abuses by personnel of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad…
The Nigerian Governors have denied hoarding COVID-19 palliatives. They made the denial in reaction to the looting of several warehouses nationwide. Soon after the End SARS peaceful protests were hijacked, thousands of people in different states burgled storage facilities that housed tonnes of foodstuff. Most of the items were donated by the Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID). The body comprises business moguls and companies. At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, they contributed funds and used the same to procure palliatives to assist the federal and state government. On Monday, the governors insisted that the items were not hidden as widely…
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reacted to the shooting of Nigerian youths at Lekki Tollgate. It was alleged that some men in army uniform shot innocent youths protesting against police brutality, extra judicial killings, maltreatment and of course an end to the Special Anti Robbery Squad, popularly known as SARS. Many were reportedly killed and since then Nigerians have condemned the act, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to take action. Breaking silence on Saturday, Tinubu after meeting with the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu told journalists his purpose of visiting the…
The Osun State Governor, Governor Gboyega Oyetola, has given an ultimatum to those who looted government and private property. He warned them to return all items taken within 72 hours. Governor Oyetola announced that failure to strictly follow this directive will lead to the prosecution of anyone arrested for the act. He spoke with newsmen on Sunday during an assessment tour of some of the locations attacked. The governor told the culprits to surrender all stolen items to the security agencies, traditional rulers, local government chairmen and community leaders close to them. He noted that defaulters would be tracked and…
An Igbo group, Igbo National Stakeholders Assembly (INSA), has disclosed that only restructuring of Nigeria would address the myriads of challenges bedeviling the country. The group called for reduction of high cost of governance and advocated that salaries of the President, Governors, National Assembly members and all elected and appointed political office holders should take the shape of Nigerian civil service. The socio-political organization stated the President, vice president, governors and deputy governors should be placed on level Seventeen (17) salary scale of Nigerian civil service, while the National Assembly members should be placed on level fifteen (15). The Igbo…
The Kwara State Governor, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has announced a N500m fund to support businesses affected during last Friday’s looting spree in Ilorin, the state capital. He stated that the fund was part of government’s efforts to bring them back on their feet following the mindless incident. Governor Abdulrazaq condemned again the ” mindless looting” of people’s businesses in the state capital on Friday, insisting that there can be no justification for such criminal behaviour. TheInfoStride recalls that Friday’s looting affected both public and private facilities in Ilorin where food stuffs and valuable items were carted away by hoodlums under…
The Taraba State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew on Jalingo, the State capital, following the invasion of government warehouses by hoodlums on Saturday. The Deputy Governor of the State, Alhaji Haruna Manu, announced the order in a state wide broadcast in Jalingo on Saturday night. Manu expressed his worry that some hoodlums invaded government warehouses containing palliatives and carted away items meant for distribution to members of the public. “Some hoodlums and vandals forced their way into government warehouses and looted items meant for distribution as palliatives. “The government has therefore imposed a curfew on Jalingo from 11 p.m.…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has promised youths in the state of 60 percent representation in his new cabinet as part of his administration’s efforts to redress their grievances. Governor Obaseki gave the assurance on Thursday, when he held an interactive meeting with youth groups at the Government House, Benin. He described the Edo protest as politically motivated, following its hijack by agents allegedly determined to cause political instability in the state. Governor Obaseki stated: “I am worried about the level of criminality. “Part of the fight we had in our first term was the issue of maintaining law…
The Governor of Enugu State, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has adjusted the 24-hour curfew announced in some parts of the state. Recall that the Governor had declared curfew in Enugu East, Enugu North and Enugu South Local Government Areas of the state. But a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information, Mr Chidi Aroh, on Saturday stated that the adjustment followed the hardship occasioned by the 24-hour curfew. “In its place, a 13-hour curfew from 6 pm to 7 am daily, is imposed in Enugu East, Enugu North and Enugu South Local Government Areas, with effect from 6 pm on…
The Governor of Imo State, Governor Hope Uzodinma has relaxed the 24-hour curfew in the State. Uzodinma made this known in a statement on Saturday. The Governor had imposed the curfew following security situation which was sparked by the recent mass protests across the country. But speaking on Saturday, he announced that he relaxed the curfew because the tension which led to the imposition of the 24-hour curfew in the state had been controlled. He further stated that security operatives were trailing those who hijacked the peaceful protest of the youths and caused heavy destruction of both public and private…
The Federal Government, on Saturday, assured that President Muhammadu Buhari would address Nigerians over the shooting in Lekki toll gate area of Lagos State on Tuesday. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, announced that Buhari will address Nigerians when he has all the facts on the incident. Gunmen believed to be soldiers had shot at End SARS protesters demonstrating against police brutality in Lekki toll gate. Few days after the gunshot, Buhari had addressed Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast but failed to mention the shooting. Buhari’s nationwide speech had attracted some backlash from Nigerians. But, the Presidency…
The Governor of Osun State, Governor Gboyega Oyetola on Saturday afternoon, declared a 24-hour curfew across the whole state with immediate effect till further notice. The state government had on Friday lifted a 24-hour curfew earlier declared in the state to forestall the breakdown of law and order to protect the lives and property of citizens and residents, TheInfoStride reports. However, Governor Oyetola stated that after an Emergency Security Meeting on Saturday afternoon, where the whole situation was reviewed and assessed, the state government came to the inevitable conclusion to declare a curfew. The Governor, while speaking, said it is…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has put on hold all its political and electioneering activities. The party announced this in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja on Friday. Ologbondiyan stated that the decision was a further mark of honour for Nigerian youths who were killed at the Lekki Toll Gate as well as other killings that had occurred in various parts of Nigeria over the fall-out of the #EndSARS peaceful protests. The PDP had earlier on Thursday night directed that its flags in all its offices nationwide be flown at half-mast…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the massacre of End SARS protesters by the military men at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos on Tuesday. The former president in a statement released on Friday, also called for peace, adding that no nation wins against its people. He further said that the use of deadly force against citizens only worsens the tensed situation while condoling with the families of victims who lost their lives. “My deepest condolences to the families of young Nigerians who have lost their lives in the past few days as a result of End SARS protests. “I pray…
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has prolonged the ultimatum issued to the escaped prisoners to return by a week. Governor Obaseki had initially given the fleeing inmates until Friday, October 30 to return. In a statement on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, Crusoe Osagie, the governor said this was the outcome of a Security Meeting held with heads of security agencies in the state today. “The extension of the ultimatum is as a result of the positive response from the prisoners, as a good number of them have since returned to the two…