#EndSARS: Two officers, one civilian killed in Ondo — CP

#EndSARS: Two officers, one civilian killed in Ondo — CP

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the death of two policemen and a civilian in the aftermath of the EndSARS protest which was subsequently hijacked by hoodlums. The Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, Mr Bolaji Salami, made this known while parading 18 suspected looters and arsonists before newsmen in Akure on Tuesday. […]
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Beyond SARS and epistemic disobedience (2)

Beyond SARS and epistemic disobedience (2)

By Segun Ige It is altogether surprising and disheartening that the looting and shooting of hotly contested stratification of #EndSARS would have ‘troublesomely’ featured in The New York Times. The language power and portrayal of the Lekki Toll Gate butchery and debauchery begins to splash out ripples to my reticent mind. On October 22, 2020, […]

Ending SARS by SWATting citizens like flies?

Ending SARS by SWATting citizens like flies?

By Ogaga Ifowodo As news of outbreaks of arson and looting started taking over the reports of the hitherto peaceful EndSARS protests, I hoped and prayed that for once, government would buck the trend and resist the temptation to send soldiers and anti-riot policemen to clear the streets by mowing down protesters. The reported incidents […]

Firm introduces anti-theft app ‘efphonetaxi’ to protect phone owners

Firm introduces anti-theft app ‘efphonetaxi’ to protect phone owners

By Juliet Umeh A multi-national technology company, EF Network Nigeria Ltd has introduced an anti-theft application to check stolen or lost phones in Nigeria. The app, ‘efphonetaxi,’ is designed to protect phone owners against theft and re-sales of stolen smartphones. Explaining how the app operates, the company said the app helps retrieve and send the user’s […]

2020 — COVID-19 in Nigeria: Building resilience in face of global crisis

2020 — COVID-19 in Nigeria: Building resilience in face of global crisis

By Damilola Shaba The year 2020 marked an unprecedented turning point for Nigeria’s public-health landscape. When the first cases of COVID-19 were confirmed, the country confronted not only a viral outbreak but a crisis of information, trust, and preparedness. Amid the uncertainty, Health Information Manager Damilola Shaba emerged as a steady voice guiding communities through […]