Fashola added that \u201cwhile the completed section of the Eko Bridge (Lagos Island Bound) should be reopened to traffic, work should commence immediately on the Alaka Bound side of the project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like the Third Mainland Bridge which has had one of its sections closed for repairs, the 1,350-metre Eko Bridge links the Lagos Island to the Mainland while the Marine Bridge connects motorists to the Apapa area of the city.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG reopens Eko Bridge, Marine Bridge Monday","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-reopens-eko-bridge-marine-bridge-monday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=655","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
He thanked Lagosians for their patience, understanding and cooperation while sections of the bridges were closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fashola added that \u201cwhile the completed section of the Eko Bridge (Lagos Island Bound) should be reopened to traffic, work should commence immediately on the Alaka Bound side of the project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like the Third Mainland Bridge which has had one of its sections closed for repairs, the 1,350-metre Eko Bridge links the Lagos Island to the Mainland while the Marine Bridge connects motorists to the Apapa area of the city.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG reopens Eko Bridge, Marine Bridge Monday","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-reopens-eko-bridge-marine-bridge-monday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=655","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, explained that the approval for the reopening of both bridges \u201cwas sequel to the report by the contractor handling the projects, Messrs. Buildwell Plant & Equipment Industries Limited that the repair works on the first phase had been completed 100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He thanked Lagosians for their patience, understanding and cooperation while sections of the bridges were closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fashola added that \u201cwhile the completed section of the Eko Bridge (Lagos Island Bound) should be reopened to traffic, work should commence immediately on the Alaka Bound side of the project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like the Third Mainland Bridge which has had one of its sections closed for repairs, the 1,350-metre Eko Bridge links the Lagos Island to the Mainland while the Marine Bridge connects motorists to the Apapa area of the city.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG reopens Eko Bridge, Marine Bridge Monday","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-reopens-eko-bridge-marine-bridge-monday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=655","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
It read, \u201cAfter concluding urgently needed repair works on Eko and Marine Bridges in Lagos, the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has directed that both bridges be reopened to traffic on Monday, October 19, 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, explained that the approval for the reopening of both bridges \u201cwas sequel to the report by the contractor handling the projects, Messrs. Buildwell Plant & Equipment Industries Limited that the repair works on the first phase had been completed 100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He thanked Lagosians for their patience, understanding and cooperation while sections of the bridges were closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fashola added that \u201cwhile the completed section of the Eko Bridge (Lagos Island Bound) should be reopened to traffic, work should commence immediately on the Alaka Bound side of the project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like the Third Mainland Bridge which has had one of its sections closed for repairs, the 1,350-metre Eko Bridge links the Lagos Island to the Mainland while the Marine Bridge connects motorists to the Apapa area of the city.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG reopens Eko Bridge, Marine Bridge Monday","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-reopens-eko-bridge-marine-bridge-monday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=655","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
This was contained in a statement titled, \u2018After Emergency Repairs By FG, Fashola Approves Reopening Of Eko, Marine Bridges On Monday\u2019 and signed by the ministry\u2019s Director of Press and Publicity, Boade Akinola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It read, \u201cAfter concluding urgently needed repair works on Eko and Marine Bridges in Lagos, the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has directed that both bridges be reopened to traffic on Monday, October 19, 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, explained that the approval for the reopening of both bridges \u201cwas sequel to the report by the contractor handling the projects, Messrs. Buildwell Plant & Equipment Industries Limited that the repair works on the first phase had been completed 100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He thanked Lagosians for their patience, understanding and cooperation while sections of the bridges were closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fashola added that \u201cwhile the completed section of the Eko Bridge (Lagos Island Bound) should be reopened to traffic, work should commence immediately on the Alaka Bound side of the project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like the Third Mainland Bridge which has had one of its sections closed for repairs, the 1,350-metre Eko Bridge links the Lagos Island to the Mainland while the Marine Bridge connects motorists to the Apapa area of the city.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG reopens Eko Bridge, Marine Bridge Monday","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-reopens-eko-bridge-marine-bridge-monday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=655","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The government had shut the Eko Bridge and Marine Beach Bridge in March and May respectively for repairs while declaring it unsafe for public use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was contained in a statement titled, \u2018After Emergency Repairs By FG, Fashola Approves Reopening Of Eko, Marine Bridges On Monday\u2019 and signed by the ministry\u2019s Director of Press and Publicity, Boade Akinola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It read, \u201cAfter concluding urgently needed repair works on Eko and Marine Bridges in Lagos, the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has directed that both bridges be reopened to traffic on Monday, October 19, 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, explained that the approval for the reopening of both bridges \u201cwas sequel to the report by the contractor handling the projects, Messrs. Buildwell Plant & Equipment Industries Limited that the repair works on the first phase had been completed 100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He thanked Lagosians for their patience, understanding and cooperation while sections of the bridges were closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fashola added that \u201cwhile the completed section of the Eko Bridge (Lagos Island Bound) should be reopened to traffic, work should commence immediately on the Alaka Bound side of the project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like the Third Mainland Bridge which has had one of its sections closed for repairs, the 1,350-metre Eko Bridge links the Lagos Island to the Mainland while the Marine Bridge connects motorists to the Apapa area of the city.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG reopens Eko Bridge, Marine Bridge Monday","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-reopens-eko-bridge-marine-bridge-monday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=655","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Federal Government has approved the reopening of the Marine Beach Bridge and the Eko Bridge in Lagos State from Monday, October 19, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government had shut the Eko Bridge and Marine Beach Bridge in March and May respectively for repairs while declaring it unsafe for public use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was contained in a statement titled, \u2018After Emergency Repairs By FG, Fashola Approves Reopening Of Eko, Marine Bridges On Monday\u2019 and signed by the ministry\u2019s Director of Press and Publicity, Boade Akinola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It read, \u201cAfter concluding urgently needed repair works on Eko and Marine Bridges in Lagos, the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has directed that both bridges be reopened to traffic on Monday, October 19, 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, explained that the approval for the reopening of both bridges \u201cwas sequel to the report by the contractor handling the projects, Messrs. Buildwell Plant & Equipment Industries Limited that the repair works on the first phase had been completed 100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He thanked Lagosians for their patience, understanding and cooperation while sections of the bridges were closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fashola added that \u201cwhile the completed section of the Eko Bridge (Lagos Island Bound) should be reopened to traffic, work should commence immediately on the Alaka Bound side of the project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like the Third Mainland Bridge which has had one of its sections closed for repairs, the 1,350-metre Eko Bridge links the Lagos Island to the Mainland while the Marine Bridge connects motorists to the Apapa area of the city.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG reopens Eko Bridge, Marine Bridge Monday","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-reopens-eko-bridge-marine-bridge-monday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=655","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Governor and his entourage escaped unhurt.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hoodlums attack Oyetola\u2019s convoy in Osogbo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hoodlums-attack-oyetolas-convoy-in-osogbo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 20:06:53","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 20:06:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=658","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":655,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content":"\n
The Federal Government has approved the reopening of the Marine Beach Bridge and the Eko Bridge in Lagos State from Monday, October 19, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government had shut the Eko Bridge and Marine Beach Bridge in March and May respectively for repairs while declaring it unsafe for public use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was contained in a statement titled, \u2018After Emergency Repairs By FG, Fashola Approves Reopening Of Eko, Marine Bridges On Monday\u2019 and signed by the ministry\u2019s Director of Press and Publicity, Boade Akinola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It read, \u201cAfter concluding urgently needed repair works on Eko and Marine Bridges in Lagos, the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has directed that both bridges be reopened to traffic on Monday, October 19, 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, explained that the approval for the reopening of both bridges \u201cwas sequel to the report by the contractor handling the projects, Messrs. Buildwell Plant & Equipment Industries Limited that the repair works on the first phase had been completed 100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He thanked Lagosians for their patience, understanding and cooperation while sections of the bridges were closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fashola added that \u201cwhile the completed section of the Eko Bridge (Lagos Island Bound) should be reopened to traffic, work should commence immediately on the Alaka Bound side of the project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like the Third Mainland Bridge which has had one of its sections closed for repairs, the 1,350-metre Eko Bridge links the Lagos Island to the Mainland while the Marine Bridge connects motorists to the Apapa area of the city.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG reopens Eko Bridge, Marine Bridge Monday","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-reopens-eko-bridge-marine-bridge-monday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=655","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
She said the Governor addressed #EndSARS protesters but as he was about leaving the scene, some hoodlums hijacked the protest and start pelting the convoy with stones and sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Governor and his entourage escaped unhurt.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hoodlums attack Oyetola\u2019s convoy in Osogbo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hoodlums-attack-oyetolas-convoy-in-osogbo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 20:06:53","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 20:06:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=658","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":655,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content":"\n
The Federal Government has approved the reopening of the Marine Beach Bridge and the Eko Bridge in Lagos State from Monday, October 19, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government had shut the Eko Bridge and Marine Beach Bridge in March and May respectively for repairs while declaring it unsafe for public use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was contained in a statement titled, \u2018After Emergency Repairs By FG, Fashola Approves Reopening Of Eko, Marine Bridges On Monday\u2019 and signed by the ministry\u2019s Director of Press and Publicity, Boade Akinola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It read, \u201cAfter concluding urgently needed repair works on Eko and Marine Bridges in Lagos, the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has directed that both bridges be reopened to traffic on Monday, October 19, 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, explained that the approval for the reopening of both bridges \u201cwas sequel to the report by the contractor handling the projects, Messrs. Buildwell Plant & Equipment Industries Limited that the repair works on the first phase had been completed 100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He thanked Lagosians for their patience, understanding and cooperation while sections of the bridges were closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fashola added that \u201cwhile the completed section of the Eko Bridge (Lagos Island Bound) should be reopened to traffic, work should commence immediately on the Alaka Bound side of the project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like the Third Mainland Bridge which has had one of its sections closed for repairs, the 1,350-metre Eko Bridge links the Lagos Island to the Mainland while the Marine Bridge connects motorists to the Apapa area of the city.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG reopens Eko Bridge, Marine Bridge Monday","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-reopens-eko-bridge-marine-bridge-monday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=655","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on media, Mabel Aderonke confirmed the incident to the media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said the Governor addressed #EndSARS protesters but as he was about leaving the scene, some hoodlums hijacked the protest and start pelting the convoy with stones and sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Governor and his entourage escaped unhurt.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hoodlums attack Oyetola\u2019s convoy in Osogbo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hoodlums-attack-oyetolas-convoy-in-osogbo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 20:06:53","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 20:06:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=658","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":655,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content":"\n
The Federal Government has approved the reopening of the Marine Beach Bridge and the Eko Bridge in Lagos State from Monday, October 19, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government had shut the Eko Bridge and Marine Beach Bridge in March and May respectively for repairs while declaring it unsafe for public use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was contained in a statement titled, \u2018After Emergency Repairs By FG, Fashola Approves Reopening Of Eko, Marine Bridges On Monday\u2019 and signed by the ministry\u2019s Director of Press and Publicity, Boade Akinola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It read, \u201cAfter concluding urgently needed repair works on Eko and Marine Bridges in Lagos, the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has directed that both bridges be reopened to traffic on Monday, October 19, 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, explained that the approval for the reopening of both bridges \u201cwas sequel to the report by the contractor handling the projects, Messrs. Buildwell Plant & Equipment Industries Limited that the repair works on the first phase had been completed 100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He thanked Lagosians for their patience, understanding and cooperation while sections of the bridges were closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fashola added that \u201cwhile the completed section of the Eko Bridge (Lagos Island Bound) should be reopened to traffic, work should commence immediately on the Alaka Bound side of the project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like the Third Mainland Bridge which has had one of its sections closed for repairs, the 1,350-metre Eko Bridge links the Lagos Island to the Mainland while the Marine Bridge connects motorists to the Apapa area of the city.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG reopens Eko Bridge, Marine Bridge Monday","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-reopens-eko-bridge-marine-bridge-monday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=655","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
After the address, the Governor was about leaving the scene when some hoodlums stormed the place and attacked his convoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on media, Mabel Aderonke confirmed the incident to the media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said the Governor addressed #EndSARS protesters but as he was about leaving the scene, some hoodlums hijacked the protest and start pelting the convoy with stones and sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Governor and his entourage escaped unhurt.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hoodlums attack Oyetola\u2019s convoy in Osogbo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hoodlums-attack-oyetolas-convoy-in-osogbo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 20:06:53","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 20:06:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=658","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":655,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content":"\n
The Federal Government has approved the reopening of the Marine Beach Bridge and the Eko Bridge in Lagos State from Monday, October 19, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government had shut the Eko Bridge and Marine Beach Bridge in March and May respectively for repairs while declaring it unsafe for public use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was contained in a statement titled, \u2018After Emergency Repairs By FG, Fashola Approves Reopening Of Eko, Marine Bridges On Monday\u2019 and signed by the ministry\u2019s Director of Press and Publicity, Boade Akinola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It read, \u201cAfter concluding urgently needed repair works on Eko and Marine Bridges in Lagos, the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has directed that both bridges be reopened to traffic on Monday, October 19, 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, explained that the approval for the reopening of both bridges \u201cwas sequel to the report by the contractor handling the projects, Messrs. Buildwell Plant & Equipment Industries Limited that the repair works on the first phase had been completed 100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He thanked Lagosians for their patience, understanding and cooperation while sections of the bridges were closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fashola added that \u201cwhile the completed section of the Eko Bridge (Lagos Island Bound) should be reopened to traffic, work should commence immediately on the Alaka Bound side of the project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like the Third Mainland Bridge which has had one of its sections closed for repairs, the 1,350-metre Eko Bridge links the Lagos Island to the Mainland while the Marine Bridge connects motorists to the Apapa area of the city.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG reopens Eko Bridge, Marine Bridge Monday","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-reopens-eko-bridge-marine-bridge-monday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=655","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Governor had marched with other state executives from Alekuwodo area to where the protesters barricaded Ola-Iya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the address, the Governor was about leaving the scene when some hoodlums stormed the place and attacked his convoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on media, Mabel Aderonke confirmed the incident to the media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said the Governor addressed #EndSARS protesters but as he was about leaving the scene, some hoodlums hijacked the protest and start pelting the convoy with stones and sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Governor and his entourage escaped unhurt.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hoodlums attack Oyetola\u2019s convoy in Osogbo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hoodlums-attack-oyetolas-convoy-in-osogbo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 20:06:53","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 20:06:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=658","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":655,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content":"\n
The Federal Government has approved the reopening of the Marine Beach Bridge and the Eko Bridge in Lagos State from Monday, October 19, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government had shut the Eko Bridge and Marine Beach Bridge in March and May respectively for repairs while declaring it unsafe for public use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was contained in a statement titled, \u2018After Emergency Repairs By FG, Fashola Approves Reopening Of Eko, Marine Bridges On Monday\u2019 and signed by the ministry\u2019s Director of Press and Publicity, Boade Akinola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It read, \u201cAfter concluding urgently needed repair works on Eko and Marine Bridges in Lagos, the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has directed that both bridges be reopened to traffic on Monday, October 19, 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, explained that the approval for the reopening of both bridges \u201cwas sequel to the report by the contractor handling the projects, Messrs. Buildwell Plant & Equipment Industries Limited that the repair works on the first phase had been completed 100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He thanked Lagosians for their patience, understanding and cooperation while sections of the bridges were closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fashola added that \u201cwhile the completed section of the Eko Bridge (Lagos Island Bound) should be reopened to traffic, work should commence immediately on the Alaka Bound side of the project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like the Third Mainland Bridge which has had one of its sections closed for repairs, the 1,350-metre Eko Bridge links the Lagos Island to the Mainland while the Marine Bridge connects motorists to the Apapa area of the city.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG reopens Eko Bridge, Marine Bridge Monday","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-reopens-eko-bridge-marine-bridge-monday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=655","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Governor of Osun state, Gboyega Oyetola's convoy was attacked by some hoodlums with stones, cutlasses and sticks after he addressed #EndSARS protesters on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Governor had marched with other state executives from Alekuwodo area to where the protesters barricaded Ola-Iya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the address, the Governor was about leaving the scene when some hoodlums stormed the place and attacked his convoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on media, Mabel Aderonke confirmed the incident to the media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said the Governor addressed #EndSARS protesters but as he was about leaving the scene, some hoodlums hijacked the protest and start pelting the convoy with stones and sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Governor and his entourage escaped unhurt.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hoodlums attack Oyetola\u2019s convoy in Osogbo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hoodlums-attack-oyetolas-convoy-in-osogbo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 20:06:53","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 20:06:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=658","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":655,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content":"\n
The Federal Government has approved the reopening of the Marine Beach Bridge and the Eko Bridge in Lagos State from Monday, October 19, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government had shut the Eko Bridge and Marine Beach Bridge in March and May respectively for repairs while declaring it unsafe for public use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was contained in a statement titled, \u2018After Emergency Repairs By FG, Fashola Approves Reopening Of Eko, Marine Bridges On Monday\u2019 and signed by the ministry\u2019s Director of Press and Publicity, Boade Akinola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It read, \u201cAfter concluding urgently needed repair works on Eko and Marine Bridges in Lagos, the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has directed that both bridges be reopened to traffic on Monday, October 19, 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, explained that the approval for the reopening of both bridges \u201cwas sequel to the report by the contractor handling the projects, Messrs. Buildwell Plant & Equipment Industries Limited that the repair works on the first phase had been completed 100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He thanked Lagosians for their patience, understanding and cooperation while sections of the bridges were closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fashola added that \u201cwhile the completed section of the Eko Bridge (Lagos Island Bound) should be reopened to traffic, work should commence immediately on the Alaka Bound side of the project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like the Third Mainland Bridge which has had one of its sections closed for repairs, the 1,350-metre Eko Bridge links the Lagos Island to the Mainland while the Marine Bridge connects motorists to the Apapa area of the city.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG reopens Eko Bridge, Marine Bridge Monday","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-reopens-eko-bridge-marine-bridge-monday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 19:20:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=655","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cPresident @MBuhari currently meeting with Senate President, @DrAhmadLawan and Speaker, @femigbaja on the ongoing #EndPoliceBrutality protests,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n","post_title":"EndSARS: Buhari meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"endsars-buhari-meets-lawan-gbajabiamila","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=661","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this in a message he posted on his Twitter handle, @BashirAhmaad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPresident @MBuhari currently meeting with Senate President, @DrAhmadLawan and Speaker, @femigbaja on the ongoing #EndPoliceBrutality protests,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n","post_title":"EndSARS: Buhari meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"endsars-buhari-meets-lawan-gbajabiamila","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=661","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Those attending the meeting holding inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja with the President are the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this in a message he posted on his Twitter handle, @BashirAhmaad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPresident @MBuhari currently meeting with Senate President, @DrAhmadLawan and Speaker, @femigbaja on the ongoing #EndPoliceBrutality protests,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n","post_title":"EndSARS: Buhari meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"endsars-buhari-meets-lawan-gbajabiamila","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=661","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the leaders of the National Assembly over the ongoing protests against the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Unit of the Nigeria Police Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those attending the meeting holding inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja with the President are the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this in a message he posted on his Twitter handle, @BashirAhmaad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPresident @MBuhari currently meeting with Senate President, @DrAhmadLawan and Speaker, @femigbaja on the ongoing #EndPoliceBrutality protests,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n","post_title":"EndSARS: Buhari meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"endsars-buhari-meets-lawan-gbajabiamila","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=661","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The bishops accused the government of \u201ceither not willing to allow peace and justice prevail, or totally lack understanding of the enormous problems at hand.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Catholic Bishops endorse EndSARS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"catholic-bishops-endorse-endsars","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=667","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":661,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the leaders of the National Assembly over the ongoing protests against the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Unit of the Nigeria Police Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those attending the meeting holding inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja with the President are the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this in a message he posted on his Twitter handle, @BashirAhmaad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPresident @MBuhari currently meeting with Senate President, @DrAhmadLawan and Speaker, @femigbaja on the ongoing #EndPoliceBrutality protests,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n","post_title":"EndSARS: Buhari meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"endsars-buhari-meets-lawan-gbajabiamila","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=661","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The statement also condemned the setting up of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) to replace the SARS, saying that \u201csetting up a new outfit shows poor judgment on the part of the Federal Government\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bishops accused the government of \u201ceither not willing to allow peace and justice prevail, or totally lack understanding of the enormous problems at hand.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Catholic Bishops endorse EndSARS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"catholic-bishops-endorse-endsars","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=667","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":661,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the leaders of the National Assembly over the ongoing protests against the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Unit of the Nigeria Police Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those attending the meeting holding inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja with the President are the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this in a message he posted on his Twitter handle, @BashirAhmaad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPresident @MBuhari currently meeting with Senate President, @DrAhmadLawan and Speaker, @femigbaja on the ongoing #EndPoliceBrutality protests,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n","post_title":"EndSARS: Buhari meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"endsars-buhari-meets-lawan-gbajabiamila","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=661","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"EndSARS goes beyond the SARS and it is morally justified. We support the youths who have taken this step and we caution that they are allowed without any intimidation to exercise their right to peaceful demonstration and should not be provoked or incited to violence,\u201d CBCN said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement also condemned the setting up of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) to replace the SARS, saying that \u201csetting up a new outfit shows poor judgment on the part of the Federal Government\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bishops accused the government of \u201ceither not willing to allow peace and justice prevail, or totally lack understanding of the enormous problems at hand.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Catholic Bishops endorse EndSARS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"catholic-bishops-endorse-endsars","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=667","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":661,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the leaders of the National Assembly over the ongoing protests against the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Unit of the Nigeria Police Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those attending the meeting holding inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja with the President are the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this in a message he posted on his Twitter handle, @BashirAhmaad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPresident @MBuhari currently meeting with Senate President, @DrAhmadLawan and Speaker, @femigbaja on the ongoing #EndPoliceBrutality protests,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n","post_title":"EndSARS: Buhari meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"endsars-buhari-meets-lawan-gbajabiamila","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=661","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
In a statement signed by the president Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Augustine Akubeze, the Bishops stated that the protest by the youths was justified. The statement reads: \u201cThe Bishops said the youths are avowing their lawful right by demanding for justice and peace for all from \u201cextra-judicial killings, unlawful arrests, profiling of youths as criminals, the invasion of youths\u2019 privacy by searching phones and laptops without any warrant or any just cause, and the incarceration of many of the youths in the SARS custody without trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"EndSARS goes beyond the SARS and it is morally justified. We support the youths who have taken this step and we caution that they are allowed without any intimidation to exercise their right to peaceful demonstration and should not be provoked or incited to violence,\u201d CBCN said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement also condemned the setting up of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) to replace the SARS, saying that \u201csetting up a new outfit shows poor judgment on the part of the Federal Government\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bishops accused the government of \u201ceither not willing to allow peace and justice prevail, or totally lack understanding of the enormous problems at hand.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Catholic Bishops endorse EndSARS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"catholic-bishops-endorse-endsars","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=667","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":661,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the leaders of the National Assembly over the ongoing protests against the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Unit of the Nigeria Police Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those attending the meeting holding inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja with the President are the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this in a message he posted on his Twitter handle, @BashirAhmaad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPresident @MBuhari currently meeting with Senate President, @DrAhmadLawan and Speaker, @femigbaja on the ongoing #EndPoliceBrutality protests,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n","post_title":"EndSARS: Buhari meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"endsars-buhari-meets-lawan-gbajabiamila","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=661","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The body of Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have thrown their weight behind the ongoing protest against police brutality in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement signed by the president Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Augustine Akubeze, the Bishops stated that the protest by the youths was justified. The statement reads: \u201cThe Bishops said the youths are avowing their lawful right by demanding for justice and peace for all from \u201cextra-judicial killings, unlawful arrests, profiling of youths as criminals, the invasion of youths\u2019 privacy by searching phones and laptops without any warrant or any just cause, and the incarceration of many of the youths in the SARS custody without trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"EndSARS goes beyond the SARS and it is morally justified. We support the youths who have taken this step and we caution that they are allowed without any intimidation to exercise their right to peaceful demonstration and should not be provoked or incited to violence,\u201d CBCN said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement also condemned the setting up of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) to replace the SARS, saying that \u201csetting up a new outfit shows poor judgment on the part of the Federal Government\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bishops accused the government of \u201ceither not willing to allow peace and justice prevail, or totally lack understanding of the enormous problems at hand.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Catholic Bishops endorse EndSARS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"catholic-bishops-endorse-endsars","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=667","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":661,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the leaders of the National Assembly over the ongoing protests against the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Unit of the Nigeria Police Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those attending the meeting holding inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja with the President are the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this in a message he posted on his Twitter handle, @BashirAhmaad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPresident @MBuhari currently meeting with Senate President, @DrAhmadLawan and Speaker, @femigbaja on the ongoing #EndPoliceBrutality protests,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n","post_title":"EndSARS: Buhari meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"endsars-buhari-meets-lawan-gbajabiamila","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=661","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cThe selected officers shall be subjected to physical fitness test, medical and toxicology screening etc and those found to be unsuitable shall be discharged.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"SWAT: IGP adamant, says training begins Monday","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"swat-igp-adamant-says-training-begins-monday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 18:03:29","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 18:03:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=670","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":667,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_content":"\n
The body of Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have thrown their weight behind the ongoing protest against police brutality in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement signed by the president Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Augustine Akubeze, the Bishops stated that the protest by the youths was justified. The statement reads: \u201cThe Bishops said the youths are avowing their lawful right by demanding for justice and peace for all from \u201cextra-judicial killings, unlawful arrests, profiling of youths as criminals, the invasion of youths\u2019 privacy by searching phones and laptops without any warrant or any just cause, and the incarceration of many of the youths in the SARS custody without trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"EndSARS goes beyond the SARS and it is morally justified. We support the youths who have taken this step and we caution that they are allowed without any intimidation to exercise their right to peaceful demonstration and should not be provoked or incited to violence,\u201d CBCN said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement also condemned the setting up of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) to replace the SARS, saying that \u201csetting up a new outfit shows poor judgment on the part of the Federal Government\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bishops accused the government of \u201ceither not willing to allow peace and justice prevail, or totally lack understanding of the enormous problems at hand.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Catholic Bishops endorse EndSARS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"catholic-bishops-endorse-endsars","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=667","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":661,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the leaders of the National Assembly over the ongoing protests against the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Unit of the Nigeria Police Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those attending the meeting holding inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja with the President are the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this in a message he posted on his Twitter handle, @BashirAhmaad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPresident @MBuhari currently meeting with Senate President, @DrAhmadLawan and Speaker, @femigbaja on the ongoing #EndPoliceBrutality protests,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n","post_title":"EndSARS: Buhari meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"endsars-buhari-meets-lawan-gbajabiamila","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=661","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Revealing the qualifications of officers to be trained, he said \u201cthe officers selected for the training are young, smart and energetic officers who have acquired not less than seven (7) years working experience with clean service records \u2013 no pending disciplinary matters, no record of violation of rights of citizens or misuse of firearms \u2013 and are physically fit to withstand the rigour of SWAT Training and Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe selected officers shall be subjected to physical fitness test, medical and toxicology screening etc and those found to be unsuitable shall be discharged.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"SWAT: IGP adamant, says training begins Monday","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"swat-igp-adamant-says-training-begins-monday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 18:03:29","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 18:03:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=670","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":667,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_content":"\n
The body of Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have thrown their weight behind the ongoing protest against police brutality in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement signed by the president Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Augustine Akubeze, the Bishops stated that the protest by the youths was justified. The statement reads: \u201cThe Bishops said the youths are avowing their lawful right by demanding for justice and peace for all from \u201cextra-judicial killings, unlawful arrests, profiling of youths as criminals, the invasion of youths\u2019 privacy by searching phones and laptops without any warrant or any just cause, and the incarceration of many of the youths in the SARS custody without trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"EndSARS goes beyond the SARS and it is morally justified. We support the youths who have taken this step and we caution that they are allowed without any intimidation to exercise their right to peaceful demonstration and should not be provoked or incited to violence,\u201d CBCN said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement also condemned the setting up of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) to replace the SARS, saying that \u201csetting up a new outfit shows poor judgment on the part of the Federal Government\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bishops accused the government of \u201ceither not willing to allow peace and justice prevail, or totally lack understanding of the enormous problems at hand.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Catholic Bishops endorse EndSARS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"catholic-bishops-endorse-endsars","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=667","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":661,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the leaders of the National Assembly over the ongoing protests against the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Unit of the Nigeria Police Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those attending the meeting holding inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja with the President are the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this in a message he posted on his Twitter handle, @BashirAhmaad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPresident @MBuhari currently meeting with Senate President, @DrAhmadLawan and Speaker, @femigbaja on the ongoing #EndPoliceBrutality protests,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n","post_title":"EndSARS: Buhari meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"endsars-buhari-meets-lawan-gbajabiamila","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=661","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
He also noted that no ex-SARS operatives were shortlisted in the SWAT team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Revealing the qualifications of officers to be trained, he said \u201cthe officers selected for the training are young, smart and energetic officers who have acquired not less than seven (7) years working experience with clean service records \u2013 no pending disciplinary matters, no record of violation of rights of citizens or misuse of firearms \u2013 and are physically fit to withstand the rigour of SWAT Training and Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe selected officers shall be subjected to physical fitness test, medical and toxicology screening etc and those found to be unsuitable shall be discharged.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"SWAT: IGP adamant, says training begins Monday","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"swat-igp-adamant-says-training-begins-monday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 18:03:29","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 18:03:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=670","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":667,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_content":"\n
The body of Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have thrown their weight behind the ongoing protest against police brutality in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement signed by the president Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Augustine Akubeze, the Bishops stated that the protest by the youths was justified. The statement reads: \u201cThe Bishops said the youths are avowing their lawful right by demanding for justice and peace for all from \u201cextra-judicial killings, unlawful arrests, profiling of youths as criminals, the invasion of youths\u2019 privacy by searching phones and laptops without any warrant or any just cause, and the incarceration of many of the youths in the SARS custody without trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"EndSARS goes beyond the SARS and it is morally justified. We support the youths who have taken this step and we caution that they are allowed without any intimidation to exercise their right to peaceful demonstration and should not be provoked or incited to violence,\u201d CBCN said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement also condemned the setting up of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) to replace the SARS, saying that \u201csetting up a new outfit shows poor judgment on the part of the Federal Government\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bishops accused the government of \u201ceither not willing to allow peace and justice prevail, or totally lack understanding of the enormous problems at hand.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Catholic Bishops endorse EndSARS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"catholic-bishops-endorse-endsars","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=667","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":661,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the leaders of the National Assembly over the ongoing protests against the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Unit of the Nigeria Police Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those attending the meeting holding inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja with the President are the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this in a message he posted on his Twitter handle, @BashirAhmaad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPresident @MBuhari currently meeting with Senate President, @DrAhmadLawan and Speaker, @femigbaja on the ongoing #EndPoliceBrutality protests,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n","post_title":"EndSARS: Buhari meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"endsars-buhari-meets-lawan-gbajabiamila","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=661","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has disregarded the ongoing protest against the formation of a new special police squad to take over SARS. Adamu on Sunday revealed that the training of selected officers for the new police tactical team would commence on Monday, October 19, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also noted that no ex-SARS operatives were shortlisted in the SWAT team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Revealing the qualifications of officers to be trained, he said \u201cthe officers selected for the training are young, smart and energetic officers who have acquired not less than seven (7) years working experience with clean service records \u2013 no pending disciplinary matters, no record of violation of rights of citizens or misuse of firearms \u2013 and are physically fit to withstand the rigour of SWAT Training and Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe selected officers shall be subjected to physical fitness test, medical and toxicology screening etc and those found to be unsuitable shall be discharged.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"SWAT: IGP adamant, says training begins Monday","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"swat-igp-adamant-says-training-begins-monday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 18:03:29","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 18:03:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=670","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":667,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_content":"\n
The body of Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have thrown their weight behind the ongoing protest against police brutality in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement signed by the president Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Augustine Akubeze, the Bishops stated that the protest by the youths was justified. The statement reads: \u201cThe Bishops said the youths are avowing their lawful right by demanding for justice and peace for all from \u201cextra-judicial killings, unlawful arrests, profiling of youths as criminals, the invasion of youths\u2019 privacy by searching phones and laptops without any warrant or any just cause, and the incarceration of many of the youths in the SARS custody without trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"EndSARS goes beyond the SARS and it is morally justified. We support the youths who have taken this step and we caution that they are allowed without any intimidation to exercise their right to peaceful demonstration and should not be provoked or incited to violence,\u201d CBCN said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement also condemned the setting up of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) to replace the SARS, saying that \u201csetting up a new outfit shows poor judgment on the part of the Federal Government\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bishops accused the government of \u201ceither not willing to allow peace and justice prevail, or totally lack understanding of the enormous problems at hand.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Catholic Bishops endorse EndSARS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"catholic-bishops-endorse-endsars","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:54:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=667","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":661,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content":"\n
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the leaders of the National Assembly over the ongoing protests against the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Unit of the Nigeria Police Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those attending the meeting holding inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja with the President are the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this in a message he posted on his Twitter handle, @BashirAhmaad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPresident @MBuhari currently meeting with Senate President, @DrAhmadLawan and Speaker, @femigbaja on the ongoing #EndPoliceBrutality protests,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n","post_title":"EndSARS: Buhari meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"endsars-buhari-meets-lawan-gbajabiamila","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-18 17:14:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=661","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":578},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
