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Lebanon's political parties have chosen SAAD HARIRI to be prime minister, a year after he stepped down in the face of mass anti-government protests.HARIRI said he would form a cabinet of experts, who will have to deal with the country's deep economic crisis.Protesters began demanding a complete overhaul of the political system last October, as the economy began to stall.The devastating blast in August, which many blamed on governme...

A Chieftain of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) and Director General of the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF), SALIHU MOH’D LUKMAN  has said the ongoing #EndSARS protests across the country is eroding the moral credibility of the ruling party and its leaders.LUKMAN in a statement in Abuja stressed the need for the party to develop a strong national response and restore peace in the country, as it appears that the party is fast losing moral cre...

The Lagos State Governor, BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU has denied claims that he authorized the removal of cameras at the Lekki Toll Gate on Tuesday night when soldiers attacked protesters.SANWO-OLU who disclosed this in an interview on a monitored program, added that the cameras that were removed were infrared cameras meant for picking information of cars, and not security cameras.Governor SANWO-OLU also stated that the state government is willing to submit the came...

The Defence Headquarters has asked Nigerians to wait for the outcome of an ongoing investigation into the Tuesday shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers at Lekki, Lagos.The Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, Major General JOHN ENENCHE, during a briefing in Abuja said his statement may prejudice the findings of the Commission of Inquiry set up by the Lagos State Governor, BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU.ENENCHE described reports on the killing of the protester...

Fellow Nigerians,It has become necessary for me to address you having heard from many concerned Nigerians and having concluded a meeting with all the Security Chiefs.2. I must warn those who have hijacked and misdirected the initial, genuine and well-intended protest of some of our youths in parts of the country, against the excesses of some members of the now disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).3. On Monday 12th October, I acknowl...

Lagos State Governor, BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU has assured Lagosians of his commitment as the chief executive of the state to restore law and order following days of looting, violence and chaos.Governor SANWO-OLU who disclosed this in an interview on a monitored program, also called on community leaders to assist the State Government in achieving peace.Governor SANWO-OLU appealed to Lagosians to stop the destruction of public and private properties, reminding the...

Figures obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has shown that Currency in circulation rose by 56.44 billion naira in one month from 2.369 trillion naira as of the end of August to 2.426 trillion naira as of the end of September.According to the CBN’s monthly economic report for May, extensive cash reserve ratio debits on banks that failed to comply with policy directives increased the monetary authority’s liabilities to other depository corporations and ...

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a petition to the Prosecutor, International Criminal Court (ICC), FATOU BENSOUDA urging her to “promptly investigate reports that Nigerian authorities and some politicians are using thugs and security agents to intimidate, harass, attack and kill #EndSARS peaceful protesters in several parts of Nigeria.SERAP urged BENSOUDA to “push for those suspected to be responsible for these crimes to be tried ...

The Presidency has appealed for calm and understanding from #EndSARS protesters across the country over the recent crisis that marked the protests.It also assured of the President’s commitment to the full implementation of the demanded reform of the Nigeria Police Force.In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President MUHAMMADU BUHARI, FEMI ADESINA, the Presidency observed not less than 13 states across the country had started...

The House of Representatives has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria to review all currently frozen accounts in Nigeria within 48 hours.The House also asked the apex bank to remove the freeze order on accounts unconstitutionally frozen, after one week.The lawmakers further expressed concern about the appeals from Nigerians about the hardship and poverty they experienced from extended freezing of their personal, corporate and other accounts by the CBN....