#EndSARS: Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB have unleashed war on Yoruba nation – CPYY
The Council of Patriotic Yoruba Youth (CPYY) has blamed Nnamdi Kanu and his proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for the attack on innocent #EndSARS protesters and the arson that followed in Lagos State. In a statement signed by its President, Fagbemi Olanrewaju, on Friday, the CPYY said Kanu had declared war on the Yoruba nation […]
My heart breaks, Sanwo-Olu reacts to Lagos #EndSARS crisis
Begs residents to obey curfew By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reacted over a series of attacks on personal and public properties in the last 24 hours in the state, saying it grieved his heart to behold the destroyed properties. Sanwo-Olu made this comment on Wednesday, via his official Twitter handle@jidesanwoolu […]
#ENDSARS: DÉJÀ VU – In Tragic Vein
By Wole Soyinka I arrived home from external commitments just over a week ago to an extraordinary homecoming gift. It took the form of a movement — sometimes angry, sometimes entrancing, poignant, sometimes strident, certainly robust in expectations but always moving, visionary, and organized. That movement demanded an end to brutality from state security agencies, […]
Lekki Tollgate killings: NGO calls on NASS to convene emergency session
…says Int’l community should sanction violators of human rights By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA-A nongovernmental governmental organization, No Too Young To Run Movement, Wednesday, called on National Assembly to convene an emergency session on the killings of EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate on Tuesday evening. The movement in a statement signed by Cynthia Mbamalu, said NASS […]
‘God is watching’ ― Super Eagles stars, others condemn Lekki killings
Reactions have continued to trail the murder of peaceful Nigerian #EndSARS protesters by security forces, at the Lekki toll gate on Tuesday night. Stars of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, amongst others, have taken to social media to condemn the dastardly act by security forces, and show solidarity with millions of Nigerian youths calling for […]
#EndSARS: Kome, ADC Lagos East candidate, calls for cancellation of Oct 31 election
Dr. John Kome, African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Lagos East senatorial district, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to, with immediate effect, review and cancel upcoming elections slated for October 31.
Soldiers’ attack on #ENDSARS protesters: Nigerian celebrities spit fire
Call for Buhari’s resignation As 2face slams Mr President, IGP, Sanwo-Olu, others Says: “Blood is in your hands” By Benjamin Njoku Nigerian celebrities have expressed deep sadness following Tuesday night’s bloody attack on the #ENDSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate, Lagos, calling for the immediate resignation of President Buhari over the mayhem. A video that went […]
#EndSARS Protest: Senate begs Nigerian Leaders to help quell crisis
ABUJA- THE Senate has pleaded with religious , political, ethnic leaders in Nigeria and across regional divide to help stop the on going protests across the country by the youths who are expressing anger against the activities of the notorious Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) and bad governance.
Stop killing our youths, Not-Too-Young-To-Run movement cries out
The Not-Too-Young-To-Run movement on Wednesday decried the killings of youths across Nigeria especially the Lekki Toll Plaza killings in Lagos. A statement signed by Cynthia Mbamalu on behalf of the movement in Abuja said that on Oct. 20, Nigerians and the world watched in horror as peaceful and harmless #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki […]
#EndSARS: Again, NECO reschedules examination
By Joseph Erunke AGAIN, the National Examinations Council, NECO, said it has rescheduled the paper meant to be written on Thursday 22 October 2020, Friday 23 October 2020 and Saturday 24 October 2020. It explained that the action was sue to the current security challenges which it noted,led to imposition of curfew by some state […]
#EndSARS protest a legitimate pursuit, Ex-Head of State, Abdulsalam
Urges Buhari to ensure that rights of citizens are fully respected, protected By Joseph Erunke – Abuja Former Head of State, Abdulsalam Abubakar, has described the ongoing #EndSARS protests by the youths as a legitimate pursuit. He, however, cautioned youths to exercise restrain in their actions. The former head of state also called on […]
