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Sudan’s military has dissolved civilian rule, arrested political leaders and declared a state of emergency. Gen Abdel Fattah Burhan, who had been heading a joint council with civilian leaders, attributes it to political infighting. As a result, protesters have taken to the streets of the capital, Khartoum, there are reports of gunfire. Before now, Military and civilian leaders have been at odds though for a long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was overthrown two years ago and a transitional government set up. Although the country remains in a deep economic crisis, there had been more international support – and a military takeover…

Not less than thirteen prisoners who escaped from Abolongo Custodial Centre of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Oyo State on Friday night have been arrested by the police in Osun State communities. According to the police, the assistance of residents,led to the arrest of the fleeing inmates, Saturday night.in communities of Ejigbo Local Government Area,Osun State. This was confirmed by Osun state police spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola,“Our men have rearrested inmates who escaped from the Abolongo Custodial Center.She also stated the names of the rearrested prisoners. “Inmates arrested are: Adekanbi Kola, Semiu Sali, Garuba Nurudeen, Ismaila Garuba, Nasifi Garuba, Qadri Yusuf,…

The deputy Governor of Edo state, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has congratulated Dr. Kweku Tandoh on his appointment as Chairman, Youth Committee, African Table Tennis Federation(ATTF). Comrade Philip Shaibu congratulated Dr. Kweku Tandoh on his new appointment, Friday in a letter personally signed by him and made available to pointnews. The letter reads:”I congratulate my brother and friend, Dr. Kweku Tandoh on his appointment as Chairman, Youth Committee, African Table Tennis Federation, ATTF. I must say that Dr.Kweku Adedayo Tandoh is one of Nigeria’s best sports administrators who has achieved this height by dint of hard work, consistency and…

In a bid to remember those who lost their lives last year in a nationwide protest against police brutality, defiant EndSARS protesters came out in large numbers on Wednesday defying a police order against protests of any kind. Point News247 reports that EndSARS memorial protesters took over Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos State, South-West Nigeria, in their car procession, causing gridlock on both lanes. Reports reaching us also reveals that motorists living in the Lekki-Ajah axis are stuck in traffic as #EndSARS protesters caused gridlock along the Lekki expressway stretch of the road. At the nation’s Federal Capital territory, Abuja,…

Police has reportedly fired teargas at the Lekki tollgate to disperse protesters. In a bid to remember those who lost their lives last year in a nationwide protest against police brutality, defiant EndSARS protesters came out in large numbers on Wednesday defying a police order against protests of any kind. Point News247 reports that EndSARS memorial protesters took over Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos State, South-West Nigeria, in their car procession, causing gridlock on both lanes. Reports reaching us also reveals that motorists living in the Lekki-Ajah axis are stuck in traffic as #EndSARS protesters caused gridlock along the Lekki…

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the. has pleaded not guilty to the terrorism charges at the fetderal High Court in Abuja. Point News247 reports that the Federal Government recently amended the charges against him raising them to seven counts as against the five previous counts. The counts border on treasonable felony and terrorism. The court session commenced at 10 am with the honourable Justice Binta Nyako presiding. Kanu pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The trial has now been adjourned to November 10, 2021. Kanu has been ordered to remain in DSS custody Kanu was arrested in June 2021, outside…

With the rising state of insecurity and brazen acts of violence and kidnappings being carried out by bandits, Nigerians are constantly in fear of their lives. Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, has asked the Federal Government of Nigeria to declare bandits terrorists. Point News247 reports that Governor El-Rufai maintains that declaring the bandits threatening the peace of the Northwestern region as “terrorists” will enable the Nigerian security forces to utterly decimate them without fear of being sanctioned by the international community. El-Rufai gave this call after receiving the third quarter security report from the Commissioner of Internal Security and…

Trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), holds today at the Federal High Court Abuja, where security agents have currently barricaded. Point News247 reports that Kanu is expected to take a fresh plea before Justice Binta Nyako, on an amended seven-count charge bordering on incitement, treasonable felony and terrorism. It is also reported that several journalists who came for the event were denied access to the courtroom. The security operatives stationed at the entrance of the Ministry of Justice building told journalists that only accredited judiciary reporters would be allowed in.

HEALTHCARE SERVICE: GOV SANWO-OLU URGES RESIDENTS TO EMBRACE HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME In an effort to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC).Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Lagos residents to embrace the State’s health insurance scheme. The Governor, who made the call at the official media launch of the Regulation of the Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS) organised by the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) at the Providence Hotel, Ikeja, said that healthy residents would improve productivity and the economic status of the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Technical Assistant and Health Economist to the Lagos State Ministry of…

Point News247 reports that the Police have arrested a journalist at the Lekki tollgate, Lagos State, South West Nigeria. Information reaching us indicates that the reporter works with Legit News. He was streaming live from the Toll gate and when he was asked for his ID card, he couldn’t provide one. He is currently being detained in one of the Police Vans at the Toll gate.” Recall that the Police had issued a warning against protests and gatherings to mark the one year anniversary of the EndSARS movement, saying that Lagos State could not afford a repeat of the destruction…