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WHO, Wikimedia collaborate to expand access to information ob COVID-19

·October 22, 2020
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By Joy Okosieme The World Health Organization and Wikimedia Foundation are collaborating to expand access to trusted information about COVID-19 on Wikipedia A statement on Thursday by the two…

#ENDSARS PROTESTS: Prisons under attack in Lagos, Delta, Ondo

·October 22, 2020
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By Joy Okosieme The #ENDSARS PROTESTS continued on Thursday with protesters attacking prison facilities in at least three states in the country. In the early hours of today protesters alleged…

Speaker Gbajabiamila calls for thorough investigation of Lekki killings

·October 21, 2020
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By Joy Okosieme The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for a detailed investigation into the killing of peaceful and unarmed #ENDSARS protesters in Lekki,…

24-Hour curfew still in force-Edo State Government

·October 21, 2020
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By Joy Okosieme The 24-hour curfew curfew imposed on Edo State on Monday is still in force, the state government has said. Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki imposed curfew…

#EndSARS: Soldiers evacuate Oba of Lagos as angry youth vandalise palace

·October 21, 2020
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A team of armed soldiers on Wednesday morning rescued the Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu, from angry protesting youth who reportedly invaded the palace and attempted to burn it down.…