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‘Relocate port operations from Lagos to PH’ — ex-rep tells Buhari
The former lawmaker made the call in letter addressed to the president on Thursday. The head office of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) in Lagos Island was set ablaze when hoodlums attacked the building on Wednesday. Several vehicles were burnt and other properties torched. Read more
COVID-19: WHO warns against Gilead’s remdesivir drug approved by US FDA
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned health officials reviewing Gilead Science Inc’s GILD.O remdesivir against COVID-19 to consider all evidence, including a trial where the medicine failed, before giving its approval to the anti-viral drug. Read more
#EndSARS: UK ready to support genuine reform of police in Nigeria – British High Commissioner
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has disclosed her country’s willingness to support efforts for genuine reform of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and to improve accountability. She disclosed this through her verified Twitter handle and seen by Nairametrics. Read more
Arik, Dana Airlines to resume flight operations after curfew
Dana Air and Arik airlines are set to resume flight operations from Lagos airport on Saturday, as the Lagos State government relaxed the 72-hour curfew imposed on the state. The curfew was imposed by the State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday to forestall further breakdown of law and order, following series of EndSARS protests. Read more
Facebook and Twitter CEOs to testify before Congress in November on how they handled the election
Shortly after voting to move forward with a pair of subpoenas, the Senate Judiciary Committee has reached an agreement that will see the CEOs of two major social platforms testify voluntarily in November. The hearing will be the second major congressional appearance by tech CEOs arranged this month. Read more
The RIAA is coming for the YouTube downloaders
In ye olden days of piracy, RIAA takedown notices were a common thing — I received a few myself. But that’s mostly fallen off as tracking pirates has gotten more difficult. But the RIAA can still issue nastygrams — to the creators of software that could potentially be used to violate copyright, like YouTube downloaders. Read more
Social
Twitter Nigeria drags Omotola Jalade Ekeinde over tweet on the authenticity of lives lost during Lekki toll gate shooting
Nollywood veteran Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has faced the wrath of angry Nigerians on Twitter following her comments on the lives lost during the #EndSars protest in Lekki toll gate which had several casualties. The movie star took to her Twitter page on Friday, October 23, 2020, where she appealed that if there were no deaths, people should stop with the sensationalization. Read more
'We will rebuild - Filmhouse on the vandalization of its cinemas
Filmhouse is counting its loses following the vandalization of its Surulere and Circle Mall cinemas. Reacting to the development, the film exhibition company released a statement alongside images and videos of the extent of destruction while reassuring cinephiles that they will be back better and stronger. Read more
'It's not just about EndSARS at this point, it's become a revolution,' says Burna Boy
On October 19, 2020, Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy spoke with Tiffany Calver on the BBC 1Xtra Rap show. During the show, he spoke about how EndSARS has become a revolution. Read more
AGS Quote of the day
“Let's enjoy life as best we can, as long as it last. That is what a true champion of life does!” - Mudo Nandayo
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