Instrumentalists are currently performing at a candle night in Lagos, on Friday, organised for fallen heroes of police brutality.

Victor Ogunyinka As the heat of the #EndSARS #EndSWAT protests continue to spread across the length and breadth of Nigeria, protesting youths have organised a candle night procession for fallen heroes of the protest. Several lives have been lost in the course of making their voices heard during the protest. Some who also lost their […]

Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, was on Friday grounded by thousands of youths in continuation of #EndSARS protest in the state. The protesters had converged at the NNPC Junction leading to the government secretariat and Abiola way in the early hours of Friday. They blocked major exit roads in the state capital, leaving hundreds of […]

Sets up committee to receive complains Dayo Johnson Akure Ondo state government has set up a committee to receive complaints from members of the public on illegal detention, extortion, and brutality by officers of the Nigeria Police Force in the state. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu said this while addressing the #EndSars protesters in front of the […]

By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja The report of the Presidential Panel on Reform of Anti-Robbery Squad, (SARS) has recommended the dismissal of 37 ex-SARS personnel and prosecution of 24 others. Also, the Police Service Commission on Friday, October 16th 2020 met with the National Human Rights Commission and promised to speed up action on the […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has sent his condolences to the family of late Premier of the Western Region and nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo over the passing of Revd Tola Oyediran, eldest daughter of the sage. President Buhari also commiserated with friends and associates of Revd Oyediran, particularly her only surviving sister, Mrs Tokunbo […]

Asks FG to compensate victims By Adeola Badru The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has declared support for the ongoing protest over alleged police brutality and all forms of violence against the people, adding that the Federal Government, must as a matter of necessity, do a comprehensive and holistic reform […]

The eldest daughter of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Reverend Tola Oyediran, is dead. The former Nigerian Tribune chairman reportedly died in her sleep. ALSO READ: Strike: FG promises to release N40bn earned academic allowance to ASUU Revd Oyediran was married to Professor A. B. O. O. Oyediran, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan. A statement signed […]

As three well known musicians Flavour; Phyno, Kcee, led group of #ENDSARS protesters to Awkuzu Police station in Anambra state, sound of gunshots rented the air, making some protesters to scamper for safety. Though gripped with fear, majority of the protesters summoned courage and marched straight into the SARS station, chanting “End SARS! End SARS!”. […]

Amid ongoing #EndSARS protests, Lagos State Government on Friday, confirmed 181 COVID-19 positive cases among students and staff of a private boarding school in Lekki area of the state.