The President said: \u201cI therefore call on our youths to discontinue the street protests and constructively engage government in finding solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYour voice has been heard loud and clear and we are responding.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari calls for suspension of nationwide protest","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-calls-for-suspension-of-nationwide-protest","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=846","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
In a nationwide broadcast on Thursday night, Buhari said the protest has turned violent as it have been hijacked by hoodlums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said: \u201cI therefore call on our youths to discontinue the street protests and constructively engage government in finding solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYour voice has been heard loud and clear and we are responding.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari calls for suspension of nationwide protest","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-calls-for-suspension-of-nationwide-protest","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=846","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the protesting youths to suspend protests across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a nationwide broadcast on Thursday night, Buhari said the protest has turned violent as it have been hijacked by hoodlums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said: \u201cI therefore call on our youths to discontinue the street protests and constructively engage government in finding solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYour voice has been heard loud and clear and we are responding.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari calls for suspension of nationwide protest","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-calls-for-suspension-of-nationwide-protest","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=846","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the protesting youths to suspend protests across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a nationwide broadcast on Thursday night, Buhari said the protest has turned violent as it have been hijacked by hoodlums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said: \u201cI therefore call on our youths to discontinue the street protests and constructively engage government in finding solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYour voice has been heard loud and clear and we are responding.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari calls for suspension of nationwide protest","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-calls-for-suspension-of-nationwide-protest","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=846","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
He said, \"To our neighbours in particular, and members of the international community, many of whom have expressed concern about the ongoing development in Nigeria, we thank you and urge you all to seek to know all the facts available before taking a position or rushing to judgment and making hasty pronouncements.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari warns international community against hasty conclusion","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-warns-international-community-against-hasty-conclusion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-22 21:09:36","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-22 21:09:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=849","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":846,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_content":"\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the protesting youths to suspend protests across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a nationwide broadcast on Thursday night, Buhari said the protest has turned violent as it have been hijacked by hoodlums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said: \u201cI therefore call on our youths to discontinue the street protests and constructively engage government in finding solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYour voice has been heard loud and clear and we are responding.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari calls for suspension of nationwide protest","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-calls-for-suspension-of-nationwide-protest","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=846","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
But, Buhari on Thursday in his nationwide address urged the international community to always fact check before taking position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"To our neighbours in particular, and members of the international community, many of whom have expressed concern about the ongoing development in Nigeria, we thank you and urge you all to seek to know all the facts available before taking a position or rushing to judgment and making hasty pronouncements.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari warns international community against hasty conclusion","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-warns-international-community-against-hasty-conclusion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-22 21:09:36","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-22 21:09:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=849","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":846,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_content":"\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the protesting youths to suspend protests across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a nationwide broadcast on Thursday night, Buhari said the protest has turned violent as it have been hijacked by hoodlums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said: \u201cI therefore call on our youths to discontinue the street protests and constructively engage government in finding solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYour voice has been heard loud and clear and we are responding.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari calls for suspension of nationwide protest","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-calls-for-suspension-of-nationwide-protest","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=846","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
It would be recalled that the international community had caution the government against clamping down on the protesters, while also urging the government to address the issues raised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But, Buhari on Thursday in his nationwide address urged the international community to always fact check before taking position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"To our neighbours in particular, and members of the international community, many of whom have expressed concern about the ongoing development in Nigeria, we thank you and urge you all to seek to know all the facts available before taking a position or rushing to judgment and making hasty pronouncements.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari warns international community against hasty conclusion","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-warns-international-community-against-hasty-conclusion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-22 21:09:36","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-22 21:09:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=849","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":846,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_content":"\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the protesting youths to suspend protests across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a nationwide broadcast on Thursday night, Buhari said the protest has turned violent as it have been hijacked by hoodlums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said: \u201cI therefore call on our youths to discontinue the street protests and constructively engage government in finding solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYour voice has been heard loud and clear and we are responding.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari calls for suspension of nationwide protest","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-calls-for-suspension-of-nationwide-protest","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=846","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned the international community against making hasty pronouncement on issues in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It would be recalled that the international community had caution the government against clamping down on the protesters, while also urging the government to address the issues raised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But, Buhari on Thursday in his nationwide address urged the international community to always fact check before taking position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"To our neighbours in particular, and members of the international community, many of whom have expressed concern about the ongoing development in Nigeria, we thank you and urge you all to seek to know all the facts available before taking a position or rushing to judgment and making hasty pronouncements.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari warns international community against hasty conclusion","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-warns-international-community-against-hasty-conclusion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-22 21:09:36","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-22 21:09:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=849","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":846,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_content":"\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the protesting youths to suspend protests across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a nationwide broadcast on Thursday night, Buhari said the protest has turned violent as it have been hijacked by hoodlums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said: \u201cI therefore call on our youths to discontinue the street protests and constructively engage government in finding solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYour voice has been heard loud and clear and we are responding.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari calls for suspension of nationwide protest","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-calls-for-suspension-of-nationwide-protest","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=846","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned the international community against making hasty pronouncement on issues in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It would be recalled that the international community had caution the government against clamping down on the protesters, while also urging the government to address the issues raised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But, Buhari on Thursday in his nationwide address urged the international community to always fact check before taking position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"To our neighbours in particular, and members of the international community, many of whom have expressed concern about the ongoing development in Nigeria, we thank you and urge you all to seek to know all the facts available before taking a position or rushing to judgment and making hasty pronouncements.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari warns international community against hasty conclusion","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-warns-international-community-against-hasty-conclusion","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-22 21:09:36","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-22 21:09:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=849","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":846,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_content":"\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the protesting youths to suspend protests across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a nationwide broadcast on Thursday night, Buhari said the protest has turned violent as it have been hijacked by hoodlums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said: \u201cI therefore call on our youths to discontinue the street protests and constructively engage government in finding solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYour voice has been heard loud and clear and we are responding.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari calls for suspension of nationwide protest","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-calls-for-suspension-of-nationwide-protest","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-22 20:52:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=846","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Buhari made the assertion in a live broadcast on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force was taken for weakness by some Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buhari made the assertion in a live broadcast on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cWe are convinced that the country will emerge from the current challenges stronger while our electoral process will continue to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"INEC postpones bye-elections","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inec-postpones-bye-elections","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=855","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":852,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force was taken for weakness by some Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buhari made the assertion in a live broadcast on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cThe commission appeals for calm and understanding of the stakeholders and voters in the states where elections were scheduled. The safety of the voters, election officials and other stakeholders is paramount to the Commission in conducting elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are convinced that the country will emerge from the current challenges stronger while our electoral process will continue to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"INEC postpones bye-elections","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inec-postpones-bye-elections","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=855","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":852,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force was taken for weakness by some Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buhari made the assertion in a live broadcast on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cThe commission will continue to monitor the situation in all the states and constituencies, consult with relevant stakeholders and meet again in two weeks to review the situation and decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission appeals for calm and understanding of the stakeholders and voters in the states where elections were scheduled. The safety of the voters, election officials and other stakeholders is paramount to the Commission in conducting elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are convinced that the country will emerge from the current challenges stronger while our electoral process will continue to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"INEC postpones bye-elections","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inec-postpones-bye-elections","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=855","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":852,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force was taken for weakness by some Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buhari made the assertion in a live broadcast on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Okoye said, \u201cThe commission has decided to postpone the bye-elections in the six Senatorial Districts and nine state constituencies. This decision is in compliance with Section 26 (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), which gives the commission the power to postpone an election if there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the peace is likely to occur if the election is proceeded with on that date, or that it is impossible to conduct the elections as a result of natural disasters or other emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission will continue to monitor the situation in all the states and constituencies, consult with relevant stakeholders and meet again in two weeks to review the situation and decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission appeals for calm and understanding of the stakeholders and voters in the states where elections were scheduled. The safety of the voters, election officials and other stakeholders is paramount to the Commission in conducting elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are convinced that the country will emerge from the current challenges stronger while our electoral process will continue to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"INEC postpones bye-elections","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inec-postpones-bye-elections","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=855","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":852,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force was taken for weakness by some Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buhari made the assertion in a live broadcast on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Others are Imo North Senatorial District, Lagos East Senatorial District, Kosofe II Constituency in Lagos State, Plateau South Senatorial District, Bakura Constituency in Zamfara and Ibaji Constituency in Kogi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye said, \u201cThe commission has decided to postpone the bye-elections in the six Senatorial Districts and nine state constituencies. This decision is in compliance with Section 26 (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), which gives the commission the power to postpone an election if there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the peace is likely to occur if the election is proceeded with on that date, or that it is impossible to conduct the elections as a result of natural disasters or other emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission will continue to monitor the situation in all the states and constituencies, consult with relevant stakeholders and meet again in two weeks to review the situation and decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission appeals for calm and understanding of the stakeholders and voters in the states where elections were scheduled. The safety of the voters, election officials and other stakeholders is paramount to the Commission in conducting elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are convinced that the country will emerge from the current challenges stronger while our electoral process will continue to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"INEC postpones bye-elections","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inec-postpones-bye-elections","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=855","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":852,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force was taken for weakness by some Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buhari made the assertion in a live broadcast on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The by-elections are to take place in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Nganzai and Bayo constituencies in Borno State, Cross River North Senatorial District and Obudu Constituency in Cross River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Others are Imo North Senatorial District, Lagos East Senatorial District, Kosofe II Constituency in Lagos State, Plateau South Senatorial District, Bakura Constituency in Zamfara and Ibaji Constituency in Kogi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye said, \u201cThe commission has decided to postpone the bye-elections in the six Senatorial Districts and nine state constituencies. This decision is in compliance with Section 26 (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), which gives the commission the power to postpone an election if there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the peace is likely to occur if the election is proceeded with on that date, or that it is impossible to conduct the elections as a result of natural disasters or other emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission will continue to monitor the situation in all the states and constituencies, consult with relevant stakeholders and meet again in two weeks to review the situation and decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission appeals for calm and understanding of the stakeholders and voters in the states where elections were scheduled. The safety of the voters, election officials and other stakeholders is paramount to the Commission in conducting elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are convinced that the country will emerge from the current challenges stronger while our electoral process will continue to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"INEC postpones bye-elections","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inec-postpones-bye-elections","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=855","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":852,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force was taken for weakness by some Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buhari made the assertion in a live broadcast on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
INEC National Commissioner and chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, announced the postponement in a statement after a meeting held with 37 Resident Electoral Commissioners on Thursday in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The by-elections are to take place in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Nganzai and Bayo constituencies in Borno State, Cross River North Senatorial District and Obudu Constituency in Cross River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Others are Imo North Senatorial District, Lagos East Senatorial District, Kosofe II Constituency in Lagos State, Plateau South Senatorial District, Bakura Constituency in Zamfara and Ibaji Constituency in Kogi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye said, \u201cThe commission has decided to postpone the bye-elections in the six Senatorial Districts and nine state constituencies. This decision is in compliance with Section 26 (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), which gives the commission the power to postpone an election if there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the peace is likely to occur if the election is proceeded with on that date, or that it is impossible to conduct the elections as a result of natural disasters or other emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission will continue to monitor the situation in all the states and constituencies, consult with relevant stakeholders and meet again in two weeks to review the situation and decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission appeals for calm and understanding of the stakeholders and voters in the states where elections were scheduled. The safety of the voters, election officials and other stakeholders is paramount to the Commission in conducting elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are convinced that the country will emerge from the current challenges stronger while our electoral process will continue to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"INEC postpones bye-elections","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inec-postpones-bye-elections","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=855","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":852,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force was taken for weakness by some Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buhari made the assertion in a live broadcast on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The commission said it would continue to monitor the situation and meet again in two weeks to decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
INEC National Commissioner and chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, announced the postponement in a statement after a meeting held with 37 Resident Electoral Commissioners on Thursday in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The by-elections are to take place in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Nganzai and Bayo constituencies in Borno State, Cross River North Senatorial District and Obudu Constituency in Cross River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Others are Imo North Senatorial District, Lagos East Senatorial District, Kosofe II Constituency in Lagos State, Plateau South Senatorial District, Bakura Constituency in Zamfara and Ibaji Constituency in Kogi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye said, \u201cThe commission has decided to postpone the bye-elections in the six Senatorial Districts and nine state constituencies. This decision is in compliance with Section 26 (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), which gives the commission the power to postpone an election if there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the peace is likely to occur if the election is proceeded with on that date, or that it is impossible to conduct the elections as a result of natural disasters or other emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission will continue to monitor the situation in all the states and constituencies, consult with relevant stakeholders and meet again in two weeks to review the situation and decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission appeals for calm and understanding of the stakeholders and voters in the states where elections were scheduled. The safety of the voters, election officials and other stakeholders is paramount to the Commission in conducting elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are convinced that the country will emerge from the current challenges stronger while our electoral process will continue to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"INEC postpones bye-elections","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inec-postpones-bye-elections","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=855","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":852,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force was taken for weakness by some Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buhari made the assertion in a live broadcast on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The postponement came as a result of the EndSARS protests that turned violent across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commission said it would continue to monitor the situation and meet again in two weeks to decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
INEC National Commissioner and chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, announced the postponement in a statement after a meeting held with 37 Resident Electoral Commissioners on Thursday in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The by-elections are to take place in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Nganzai and Bayo constituencies in Borno State, Cross River North Senatorial District and Obudu Constituency in Cross River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Others are Imo North Senatorial District, Lagos East Senatorial District, Kosofe II Constituency in Lagos State, Plateau South Senatorial District, Bakura Constituency in Zamfara and Ibaji Constituency in Kogi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye said, \u201cThe commission has decided to postpone the bye-elections in the six Senatorial Districts and nine state constituencies. This decision is in compliance with Section 26 (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), which gives the commission the power to postpone an election if there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the peace is likely to occur if the election is proceeded with on that date, or that it is impossible to conduct the elections as a result of natural disasters or other emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission will continue to monitor the situation in all the states and constituencies, consult with relevant stakeholders and meet again in two weeks to review the situation and decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission appeals for calm and understanding of the stakeholders and voters in the states where elections were scheduled. The safety of the voters, election officials and other stakeholders is paramount to the Commission in conducting elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are convinced that the country will emerge from the current challenges stronger while our electoral process will continue to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"INEC postpones bye-elections","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inec-postpones-bye-elections","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=855","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":852,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force was taken for weakness by some Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buhari made the assertion in a live broadcast on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the indefinite postponement of the bye-elections in the six senatorial districts and nine state constituencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The postponement came as a result of the EndSARS protests that turned violent across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commission said it would continue to monitor the situation and meet again in two weeks to decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
INEC National Commissioner and chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, announced the postponement in a statement after a meeting held with 37 Resident Electoral Commissioners on Thursday in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The by-elections are to take place in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Nganzai and Bayo constituencies in Borno State, Cross River North Senatorial District and Obudu Constituency in Cross River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Others are Imo North Senatorial District, Lagos East Senatorial District, Kosofe II Constituency in Lagos State, Plateau South Senatorial District, Bakura Constituency in Zamfara and Ibaji Constituency in Kogi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye said, \u201cThe commission has decided to postpone the bye-elections in the six Senatorial Districts and nine state constituencies. This decision is in compliance with Section 26 (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), which gives the commission the power to postpone an election if there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the peace is likely to occur if the election is proceeded with on that date, or that it is impossible to conduct the elections as a result of natural disasters or other emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission will continue to monitor the situation in all the states and constituencies, consult with relevant stakeholders and meet again in two weeks to review the situation and decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission appeals for calm and understanding of the stakeholders and voters in the states where elections were scheduled. The safety of the voters, election officials and other stakeholders is paramount to the Commission in conducting elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are convinced that the country will emerge from the current challenges stronger while our electoral process will continue to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"INEC postpones bye-elections","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inec-postpones-bye-elections","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=855","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":852,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force was taken for weakness by some Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buhari made the assertion in a live broadcast on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the indefinite postponement of the bye-elections in the six senatorial districts and nine state constituencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The postponement came as a result of the EndSARS protests that turned violent across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commission said it would continue to monitor the situation and meet again in two weeks to decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
INEC National Commissioner and chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, announced the postponement in a statement after a meeting held with 37 Resident Electoral Commissioners on Thursday in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The by-elections are to take place in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Nganzai and Bayo constituencies in Borno State, Cross River North Senatorial District and Obudu Constituency in Cross River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Others are Imo North Senatorial District, Lagos East Senatorial District, Kosofe II Constituency in Lagos State, Plateau South Senatorial District, Bakura Constituency in Zamfara and Ibaji Constituency in Kogi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye said, \u201cThe commission has decided to postpone the bye-elections in the six Senatorial Districts and nine state constituencies. This decision is in compliance with Section 26 (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), which gives the commission the power to postpone an election if there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the peace is likely to occur if the election is proceeded with on that date, or that it is impossible to conduct the elections as a result of natural disasters or other emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission will continue to monitor the situation in all the states and constituencies, consult with relevant stakeholders and meet again in two weeks to review the situation and decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission appeals for calm and understanding of the stakeholders and voters in the states where elections were scheduled. The safety of the voters, election officials and other stakeholders is paramount to the Commission in conducting elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are convinced that the country will emerge from the current challenges stronger while our electoral process will continue to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"INEC postpones bye-elections","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inec-postpones-bye-elections","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=855","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":852,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force was taken for weakness by some Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buhari made the assertion in a live broadcast on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The meeting may not be unconnected with the current situation in the country. The country has been engulfed in a nationwide protest for about two weeks. The protest which is against police brutality has since Tuesday after the Lekki shooting turned violence.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari in a virtual meeting with OBI, GEJ, Abdulsallam, Shonekan, Gowon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-in-a-virtual-meeting-with-obi-gej-abdulsallam-shonekan-gowon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 11:50:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 11:50:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=861","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":855,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content":"\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the indefinite postponement of the bye-elections in the six senatorial districts and nine state constituencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The postponement came as a result of the EndSARS protests that turned violent across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commission said it would continue to monitor the situation and meet again in two weeks to decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
INEC National Commissioner and chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, announced the postponement in a statement after a meeting held with 37 Resident Electoral Commissioners on Thursday in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The by-elections are to take place in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Nganzai and Bayo constituencies in Borno State, Cross River North Senatorial District and Obudu Constituency in Cross River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Others are Imo North Senatorial District, Lagos East Senatorial District, Kosofe II Constituency in Lagos State, Plateau South Senatorial District, Bakura Constituency in Zamfara and Ibaji Constituency in Kogi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye said, \u201cThe commission has decided to postpone the bye-elections in the six Senatorial Districts and nine state constituencies. This decision is in compliance with Section 26 (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), which gives the commission the power to postpone an election if there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the peace is likely to occur if the election is proceeded with on that date, or that it is impossible to conduct the elections as a result of natural disasters or other emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission will continue to monitor the situation in all the states and constituencies, consult with relevant stakeholders and meet again in two weeks to review the situation and decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission appeals for calm and understanding of the stakeholders and voters in the states where elections were scheduled. The safety of the voters, election officials and other stakeholders is paramount to the Commission in conducting elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are convinced that the country will emerge from the current challenges stronger while our electoral process will continue to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"INEC postpones bye-elections","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inec-postpones-bye-elections","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=855","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":852,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force was taken for weakness by some Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buhari made the assertion in a live broadcast on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
In attendance at the meeting are former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, Abdulsalami Abubakar, Ernest Shonekan and Yakubu Gowon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meeting may not be unconnected with the current situation in the country. The country has been engulfed in a nationwide protest for about two weeks. The protest which is against police brutality has since Tuesday after the Lekki shooting turned violence.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari in a virtual meeting with OBI, GEJ, Abdulsallam, Shonekan, Gowon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-in-a-virtual-meeting-with-obi-gej-abdulsallam-shonekan-gowon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 11:50:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 11:50:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=861","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":855,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content":"\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the indefinite postponement of the bye-elections in the six senatorial districts and nine state constituencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The postponement came as a result of the EndSARS protests that turned violent across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commission said it would continue to monitor the situation and meet again in two weeks to decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
INEC National Commissioner and chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, announced the postponement in a statement after a meeting held with 37 Resident Electoral Commissioners on Thursday in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The by-elections are to take place in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Nganzai and Bayo constituencies in Borno State, Cross River North Senatorial District and Obudu Constituency in Cross River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Others are Imo North Senatorial District, Lagos East Senatorial District, Kosofe II Constituency in Lagos State, Plateau South Senatorial District, Bakura Constituency in Zamfara and Ibaji Constituency in Kogi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye said, \u201cThe commission has decided to postpone the bye-elections in the six Senatorial Districts and nine state constituencies. This decision is in compliance with Section 26 (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), which gives the commission the power to postpone an election if there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the peace is likely to occur if the election is proceeded with on that date, or that it is impossible to conduct the elections as a result of natural disasters or other emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission will continue to monitor the situation in all the states and constituencies, consult with relevant stakeholders and meet again in two weeks to review the situation and decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission appeals for calm and understanding of the stakeholders and voters in the states where elections were scheduled. The safety of the voters, election officials and other stakeholders is paramount to the Commission in conducting elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are convinced that the country will emerge from the current challenges stronger while our electoral process will continue to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"INEC postpones bye-elections","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inec-postpones-bye-elections","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=855","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":852,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force was taken for weakness by some Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buhari made the assertion in a live broadcast on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
President Muhammadu Buhari is hosting a meeting (virtual) with former Heads of State, current heads of security agencies and top government officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In attendance at the meeting are former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, Abdulsalami Abubakar, Ernest Shonekan and Yakubu Gowon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meeting may not be unconnected with the current situation in the country. The country has been engulfed in a nationwide protest for about two weeks. The protest which is against police brutality has since Tuesday after the Lekki shooting turned violence.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari in a virtual meeting with OBI, GEJ, Abdulsallam, Shonekan, Gowon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-in-a-virtual-meeting-with-obi-gej-abdulsallam-shonekan-gowon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 11:50:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 11:50:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=861","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":855,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content":"\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the indefinite postponement of the bye-elections in the six senatorial districts and nine state constituencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The postponement came as a result of the EndSARS protests that turned violent across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commission said it would continue to monitor the situation and meet again in two weeks to decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
INEC National Commissioner and chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, announced the postponement in a statement after a meeting held with 37 Resident Electoral Commissioners on Thursday in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The by-elections are to take place in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Nganzai and Bayo constituencies in Borno State, Cross River North Senatorial District and Obudu Constituency in Cross River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Others are Imo North Senatorial District, Lagos East Senatorial District, Kosofe II Constituency in Lagos State, Plateau South Senatorial District, Bakura Constituency in Zamfara and Ibaji Constituency in Kogi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye said, \u201cThe commission has decided to postpone the bye-elections in the six Senatorial Districts and nine state constituencies. This decision is in compliance with Section 26 (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), which gives the commission the power to postpone an election if there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the peace is likely to occur if the election is proceeded with on that date, or that it is impossible to conduct the elections as a result of natural disasters or other emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission will continue to monitor the situation in all the states and constituencies, consult with relevant stakeholders and meet again in two weeks to review the situation and decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission appeals for calm and understanding of the stakeholders and voters in the states where elections were scheduled. The safety of the voters, election officials and other stakeholders is paramount to the Commission in conducting elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are convinced that the country will emerge from the current challenges stronger while our electoral process will continue to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"INEC postpones bye-elections","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inec-postpones-bye-elections","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=855","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":852,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force was taken for weakness by some Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buhari made the assertion in a live broadcast on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
President Muhammadu Buhari is hosting a meeting (virtual) with former Heads of State, current heads of security agencies and top government officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In attendance at the meeting are former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, Abdulsalami Abubakar, Ernest Shonekan and Yakubu Gowon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meeting may not be unconnected with the current situation in the country. The country has been engulfed in a nationwide protest for about two weeks. The protest which is against police brutality has since Tuesday after the Lekki shooting turned violence.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Buhari in a virtual meeting with OBI, GEJ, Abdulsallam, Shonekan, Gowon","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"buhari-in-a-virtual-meeting-with-obi-gej-abdulsallam-shonekan-gowon","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 11:50:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 11:50:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=861","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":855,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content":"\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the indefinite postponement of the bye-elections in the six senatorial districts and nine state constituencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The postponement came as a result of the EndSARS protests that turned violent across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commission said it would continue to monitor the situation and meet again in two weeks to decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
INEC National Commissioner and chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, announced the postponement in a statement after a meeting held with 37 Resident Electoral Commissioners on Thursday in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The by-elections are to take place in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Nganzai and Bayo constituencies in Borno State, Cross River North Senatorial District and Obudu Constituency in Cross River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Others are Imo North Senatorial District, Lagos East Senatorial District, Kosofe II Constituency in Lagos State, Plateau South Senatorial District, Bakura Constituency in Zamfara and Ibaji Constituency in Kogi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye said, \u201cThe commission has decided to postpone the bye-elections in the six Senatorial Districts and nine state constituencies. This decision is in compliance with Section 26 (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), which gives the commission the power to postpone an election if there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the peace is likely to occur if the election is proceeded with on that date, or that it is impossible to conduct the elections as a result of natural disasters or other emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission will continue to monitor the situation in all the states and constituencies, consult with relevant stakeholders and meet again in two weeks to review the situation and decide on a feasible date for the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission appeals for calm and understanding of the stakeholders and voters in the states where elections were scheduled. The safety of the voters, election officials and other stakeholders is paramount to the Commission in conducting elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are convinced that the country will emerge from the current challenges stronger while our electoral process will continue to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"INEC postpones bye-elections","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"inec-postpones-bye-elections","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 10:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=855","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":852,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force was taken for weakness by some Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buhari made the assertion in a live broadcast on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special police unit was disbanded in the wake of the #EndSARS protests by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Adamu later announced the Special Weapons and Tactics team as replacement for the disbanded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said, \"Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Some Nigerians mistook our disbandment of SARS as weakness \u2013 Buhari","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"some-nigerians-mistook-our-disbandment-of-sars-as-weakness-buhari","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-23 06:27:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=852","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":576},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the indefinite postponement of the bye-elections in the six senatorial districts and nine...
