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#EndSARS: The deliberate shooting of unarmed protestors was an outrage – Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Head of the Anglican Church, Justin Welby, has said that the deliberate shooting of unarmed protesters in Lagos was an act of outrage, and he urged for a path to peace, justice and reconciliation. The Archbishop disclosed this in a social media statement on Monday evening. Read more
MTN Nigeria appoints Karl Toriola as new CEO
In a statement by MTN Group on Monday, Toriola, the current vice president for MTN Group’s West and Central Africa (WECA) region, will take over from Ferdi Moolman, who has served as CEO of MTN Nigeria for the past five years and will now resume a new role as MTN Group chief risk officer. Read more
Biggest IPO: World’s biggest Fintech plans to raise $34 billion
The world’s payment juggernaut, Ant Group, is hoping to raise $34.5 billion in its dual initial public offering (IPO) after setting the price for its shares today, making it the biggest listing of all in modern history, in a report credited to CNBC news. Read more
#EndSARS: Anyone found culpable in Lekki Toll Plaza shooting would be held accountable – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the Lagos State Government would ensure that anyone found culpable in last Tuesday’s shooting at the Lekki Toll Plaza would be held accountable for their actions. This was disclosed in a statement by the Lagos State Government, after the Governor’s interview with CNN’s Becky Anderson. Read more
Shareholders approve N1.4b Conoil dividend
Shareholders of Conoil Plc at the weekend approved payment of N1.39 billion as cash dividend for the 2019 business year. Shareholders will receive a dividend per share of N2. At the virtual 50th annual general meeting (AGM) held by proxies in Lagos, shareholders unanimously approved the dividend payment while commending the board and management for consistency in the payment of dividend. Read more
#EndSARS: NBC fines AIT, Channels and Arise TV over use of “unverifiable” footages
The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has fined Nigerian media houses including AIT, Channels TV and Arise News, claiming they used unverifiable video footages from social media to cover the #EndSARS protests. This was disclosed in a report by AIT on Monday afternoon. According to media reports, the regulators imposed various fines on Arise TV, African Independent Television (AIT) and Channels Television between N2million and N3million. Read more
Desmond Elliot Opens Up On Sponsoring Bill To Regulate, Control Speech On Social Media
A Twitter user, Dr. Olufunmilayo had taken to his Twitter page to allege that Elliot pushed the bill with the aim to deny the Lekki massacre and arrest people who tweet about it. The Lekki massacre happened on Tuesday, October 10, when soldiers opened gunfire on #endsars protesters at Lekki tollgate, Lagos. Read more
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Davido, Daddy Freeze Others Reacts To Fashola's Discovery Of Camera At Lekki Tollgate
Some Nigerian celebrities such as Davido, Adekunle Gold, and others have reacted after Babatunde Fashola, minister of works and housing, found a camera at Lekki tollgate, Lagos state where soldiers opened gunfire on #EndSars protesters. Read more
Jamie Foxx Says His ''Heart Is Shattered'' After the Death of Younger Sister DeOndra Dixon
Jamie Foxx is mourning the loss of his beloved younger sister, DeOndra Dixon. The actor announced Dixon's passing in a statement shared to Instagram on Monday, Oct. 26. She died Oct. 19 at the age of 36. "My heart is shattered into a million pieces... my beautiful loving sister Deondra has transitioned...Read more
Eucharia Anunobi curses those claiming Uche Elendu is chasing clout with vandalised store
Nollywood veteran Eucharia Anunobi has placed a curse on anyone who believes that her colleague, Uche Elendu, lied about the looting in her shop. The movie star made this known when she paid an on-spot visit to Elendu's shop to see things for herself. Read more
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