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#ENDSARS IN OYO: How we calmed frayed nerves after Ogbomoso killings, Soun palace attack — Gov Seyi Makinde - Basic Storylines

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How to Seduce Straight Guys Governor Seyi Makinde …Speaks on his conversation with police commissioner on arson, security agents death in Ibadan …‘We resisted imposition of curfew and use of force in dealing with protesters’ By Olayinka Ajayi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State speaks on issues in the wake of the #ENDSARS campaign and the attendant violence. His comments touch on concerted efforts to grow the economy, engage the youths and redress the trust deficit between the police and the people among other issues. Excerpts: The first major flash point in the #ENDSARS issue was Ogbomoso, where Isiaka Jimoh and two others were said to have lost their lives. The palace of the Soun of Ogbomosoland was also targeted by angry youths. That set the stage for other crises. How did you manage through all that? I had to make a statewide broadcast on Monday, October 19, 2020, to appeal for calm and lay out our position on the protests. I supported the protests and we made it clear th...

Protests in Rome against government coronavirus policies turn violent - Basic Storylines

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How to Seduce Straight Guys Protests against the Italian government’s coronavirus policies turned violent on Saturday, with clashes breaking out between police and demonstrators in the nation’s capital, Rome. According to media reports, several hundred people gathered in central Campo de’ Fiori to protest against a possible renewed lockdown. Videos showed bottles and fireworks being thrown at police. According to the Ansa news agency, the demonstration, organized in part by radical right-wing forces, was continued in other parts of the city. Another rally organized by left-wing groups also took place on Saturday to shed light on social problems caused by the pandemic. People also took to the streets in other cities across Italy, as they have in previous days. In Milan, government critics placed empty plates in front of the stock exchange and demanded financial help to get through the crisis. The government promised to support the many people affected by cinema and theatre closures...

AFRICAN BAR PRESIDENT ON LEKKI: ICC can prosecute shooters of unarmed protesters if… - Basic Storylines

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How to Seduce Straight Guys Mr Hannibal Uwaifo …‘Why state probe panels won’t result in police reform’ By Charles Kumolu, DEPUTY EDITOR President of African Bar Association, AFBA, Mr. Hannibal Uwaifo, in this interview, speaks on conditions that could warrant the involvement of international bodies like the International Criminal Court, ICC, in getting justice for victims of Lekki shooting. He also looks at ongoing panels of inquiry across the states, saying they would not result in police reforms. There are so many inconsistencies in the Lekki shooting  narrative. With the varying accounts, would you have reasonable evidence to pursue the matter internationally? The inconsistencies should be expected in this kind of situation, especially in Nigeria where truth is very scarce when public officers are accused of abuses. Having seen the horrible incident and the national and international outrage trailing it, the inconsistencies in the narratives of actors shouldn’t be a sur...

Our state police proposal ignored since 2018 – El-Rufai - Basic Storylines

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How to Seduce Straight Guys Nasir el-Rufai …‘We should move fast to remove structural bottlenecks that hobble our country’ …Says APC committee proposed significant devolution of powers between federal, state govts By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, Kaduna Governor Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai of Kaduna State says state police is among the key recommendations the All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee on True Federalism, led by him, made in its report to the ruling party at the federal level as far back as 2018. “It is a matter for regret that for some reasons the consequential action by the APC leadership to adopt and implement the report has not happened since it was submitted in January 2018”, El-Rufai said, yesterday, at the public lecture to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Arewa House, held in Kaduna. In his remarks titled, ‘Restructuring is a unique nation-building opportunity”, he added: “The urgency of our challenges dictates that we should move fast with a sense of purpose to remo...

US Election 2020: The fierce battle for the soul of America - Basic Storylines

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How to Seduce Straight Guys By Joseph Okpaku, Sr On Tuesday, the American people, in their time-honoured four-yearly ritual, will be going to the polls to choose a new president or extend their employment contract with the incumbent president for another term. A record number of them, more than half of all registered voters, have already cast their ballots either by early voting or by mail-in ballots. By any and all standards and recollection, this election is extraordinary and virtually unprecedented. It will be a contest between those who believe that their victory in 2016 was an act of God that must be sustained and those who, whomever they voted for in 2016 feel, in their hearts and in their bones, that the last four years have been a nightmare, a disaster, a tragedy of misplaced trust and unvisited hope, a calumny of untold proportions, a profound error of choice that must now be rectified at all cost in a matter of a couple of days. Americans are deeply divided, and so is th...

Mercy Akide-Udoh: What stood against us at Sweden ’95 World Cup - Basic Storylines

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How to Seduce Straight Guys Not many people know that Mercy Akide-Udoh, former Super Falcons fearsome striker could have chosen to be an excellent middle and long-distance runner or better still, a table tennis player. But she chose to play football, where she excelled. Akide-Udoh led the Super Falcons attack in so many battles, spanning over a decade. She took part in multiple African Women’s Cup of Nations, FIFA Women’s World Cups and the Olympics where she represented Nigeria with distinction. After a glittering career, she delved into coaching, a job she still does to date. Akide-Udoh’s dream is to handle a Nigerian national team someday. In this first of a two-part interview, the former Nigeria international spoke with SPNAfrica’s Sammy Wejinya on the highs and lows of her career. When did you first get into football? I was five years old when I first got into football. I wouldn’t say I knew what I was doing at the time but I just loved the game. I had two brothers; Seleip...

Sanwo-Olu lifts curfew on Lagos, directs public workers to resume work, Monday - Basic Storylines

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How to Seduce Straight Guys Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. By Olasunkanmi Akoni Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has totally lifted the curfew imposed on Lagos State after the hijack of the peaceful #EndSARS protests with immediate effect. This came barely 24 hours when the curfew was further relaxed from 10am to 6pm. READ ALSO: POST COVID-19: HR expert harps on technology, adoption of WFH Meanwhile, the 12 a.m. to 4a.m. curfew earlier imposed by the Presidential Task Force on COVI-19   to curb the spread of the pandemic remains. This was contained in a statement last night by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso. Earlier, Sanwo-Olu directed all public servants on Salary Grade Levels 1- 12, who were earlier directed to work from home since March 2020, to resume work fully from Monday, November 2, 2020. The directive to work from home was occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. vanguardngr.com The post Sanwo-Olu lifts curfew o...

VIDEO: Nigerian youths are high on drugs, says Lagos state lawmaker - Basic Storylines

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How to Seduce Straight Guys Nigerian youths are high on drugs, says Lagos state lawmaker   Also read: #ENDSARS Protests: Ereyitomi urges Warri youths to remain calm Vanguard News The post VIDEO: Nigerian youths are high on drugs, says Lagos state lawmaker appeared first on Vanguard News .