Tony Ojukwu, head of NHRC, calls for justice for woman and her three-month-old baby allegedly assaulted by SARS officer in Ibadan (photos/Video)
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Tony Ojukwu, head of NHRC, calls for justice for woman and her three-month-old baby allegedly assaulted by SARS officer in Ibadan (photos/Video)

Tony Ojukwu, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission NHRC, has called for justice for a nursing mother and her three-month-old child, alleging they were beaten up by a SARS officer known as ''Idowu SARS'' in Ibadan, Oyo state.   A video posted by Ojukwu shows the SARS officer holding a pistol while the nursing mother was shouting at him. Photos shared by Ojukwu depict bruises and injury marks on the woman and her baby.   Although details of the incident are still unclear, the nursing mum, in a telephone interview posted online, said she did not attack the officer before he started assaulting her and threatening to ''waste her''. She said the SARS officer even bit her. She disclosed that her baby has been in pain si...
Tragedy Befalls Edo As Lightning Kills Man During A Downpour
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Tragedy Befalls Edo As Lightning Kills Man During A Downpour

A man has died after he was struck by lightning during a downpour in Edo state. The man, identified simply as Mr. Edafe, died on Thursday, June 4, in Benin, Edo State. The deceased was reportedly working at a building site around the Cattle Market in Asoro Hill, on Ekehuan Road, when the rain started. He took refuge in a nearby uncompleted building. While there, waiting for the rain to subside, he was struck by lightning and he died instantly.
COVID-19 Cases Surge by 350 in Nigeria
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COVID-19 Cases Surge by 350 in Nigeria

Thursday, June 4, 2020, saw a spike of 350 new COVID-19 cases in Nigeria.  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 102 cases in Lagos, 34 in Ogun, 29 in FCT, 26 in Borno, 23 in Kaduna, 21 in Rivers, 17 in Ebonyi, 16 in Kwara, 14 in Katsina, 10 in Edo, 10 in Delta, 10 in Kano, 10 in Bauchi, 9 in Bayelsa, 8 in Imo, 4 in Plateau, 3 in Ondo, 2 in Nasarawa, 1 in Gombe and 1 in Oyo State.  The total number of COVID-19 cases in Nigeria has now reached 11516, accompanied by 323 deaths. However, 3535 patients have been discharged from various isolation centers across the country.  
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Generous Donation to Colin Kaepernick’s Organization
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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Generous Donation to Colin Kaepernick’s Organization

Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camp received a generous $3 million donation from Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter and Square.   The Know Your Rights Camp, an organization founded by former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, is devoted to empowering people of color.   Kaepernick's NFL career came to a halt after he kneeled during the national anthem to protest police brutality against Black men and racial injustice. This action of his later sparked similar protests across the country.   Following the death of George Floyd and the resulting protests, Dorsey contributed to Kaepernick's organization to aid in the fight against racial injustice.   Dorsey expressed his contribution of "$3mm to Colin @Kaepernick7’s @yourrightscamp to advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Bro...
Edo State Man Killed by Lightning During Rainfall
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Edo State Man Killed by Lightning During Rainfall

During a downpour in Edo state, a man tragically lost his life after being struck by lightning.   Mr. Edafe, the victim, passed away on Thursday, June 4, in Benin, Edo State.   Reports indicate that the deceased was working at a construction site near the Cattle Market in Asoro Hill, on Ekehuan Road, when the rain began. Seeking shelter from the rain, he took refuge in an adjacent incomplete building.   While waiting for the rain to ease, he was struck by lightning, resulting in instantaneous death.  
Trump erects barrier around White House amid protests (video)
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Trump erects barrier around White House amid protests (video)

Protests demanding justice for George Floyd and an end to police brutality in the United States have prompted the construction of fences around the White House. As the protests intensified and demonstrators gathered outside the White House, US President Donald Trump reportedly sought shelter in a bunker within the White House. He later stated that he was "inspecting" the bunker, not hiding. This has led to the erection of tall black walls around the White House, as seen in photos and videos shared online. While there was already an existing fence surrounding the White House, an additional barrier is now being added. Americans took to Twitter to satirize their president for "hiding himself behind a fence." Watch the videos below. More fencin...
“Tonto Dikeh Questions the Critics of Surgery as She Shares Before and After Photos of Her Body Transformation”
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“Tonto Dikeh Questions the Critics of Surgery as She Shares Before and After Photos of Her Body Transformation”

Tonto Dikeh has posted a throwback photo displaying her body before she underwent plastic surgery, along with a recent one taken after the surgery to illustrate her physical transformation.   In praise of her new appearance, the actress wrote: "Where are the aprokos that said surgery is not good oooo??? May my old body be your portion, Rolling eyes... (If I slap you? Your eyes will shift)   She added the hashtag #ProudlyACosmeticSurgeryBaby  
Bail set at $750,000 for each of the three other Minneapolis ex-officers accused of aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd
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Bail set at $750,000 for each of the three other Minneapolis ex-officers accused of aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd

Three other Minneapolis ex-officers charged with aiding and abetting in the killing of George Floyd have had their bail set at $750,000 each by a judge.   Tou Thao, Thomas Lane, and J. Alexander Kueng appeared in Hennepin County District Court for the first time. This occurred as friends, relatives, and celebrities gathered for George Floyd's memorial service in Minneapolis. Last week, the Minneapolis Police Department terminated their employment, along with Derek Chauvin, who faces charges of second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection with Floyd's death on May 25. In a viral video, the white police officer was seen pinning down Floyd and pressing his knee into Floyd's neck, disregarding the African American man's pleas that he couldn't breathe, until Floyd ...
FG gives marketers the freedom to set petrol prices by removing the price cap
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FG gives marketers the freedom to set petrol prices by removing the price cap

The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, has lifted the cap on the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. This move grants marketers the liberty to determine the price of the commodity and sell it above the price previously set by the agency.   According to a statement titled 'Market Based Pricing Regime for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) Regulations, 2020', released on June 4, the PPPRA announced that the price of PMS would now be influenced by market forces.   In releasing the statement, Executive Secretary of PPPRA, Abdulkadir Saidu, mentioned that the agency would continue to observe trends in the crude oil market and provide guidance on the monthly price for the commodity to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and oi...
Kanye West’s Generosity: $2 Million Donation and a College Fund for George Floyd’s Daughter
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Kanye West’s Generosity: $2 Million Donation and a College Fund for George Floyd’s Daughter

Kanye West has contributed $2 million to support the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbrery, and Breonna Taylor in the aftermath of their tragic deaths. The 42-year-old rap mogul, who has chosen to observe a social media silence amid the ongoing protests following George Floyd's death, has also established a college fund to provide for the education of Floyd's six-year-old daughter, Gianna Floyd. A spokesperson confirmed Kanye West's substantial donation to CNN, and also disclosed that Kanye offered to cover the legal expenses for the families of Arbery and Taylor. Additionally, he pledged to offer financial support to Black-owned businesses in his hometown of Chicago. These charitable acts follow criticism on Twitter aimed at the rapper for his ...