#EndSARS Protest in Ondo: Irate youths set school shuttle buses on fire
By Dayo Johnson Youths in Okitipupa council area of Ondo state again went on rampage by setting school shuttle buses on fire. Vanguard was informed that the shuttle buses were parked in the premises of the local government. The youths in their hundreds reportedly invaded the council area and set the buses ablaze. Also burnt […]
#EndSARS: Between Sòròsókè and ‘off-the-mic’ generations
By Oludayo Tade Sòròsókè(speak louder), represents agency activation of voice to know the unknown, clarify a confused state and challenge negligence, right denial and injustice. On the flip side is ‘off-the-mic’, a tactical strategy to conceal the truth, ignore a genuine concern, silent opposition, frame constructive criticism as ‘corruption is fighting back’ and tyrannise being […]
#ENDSARS: President Muhammadu Buhari goofed — PANDEF
By Emma Amaize Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s address to the nation on the #EndSARS protests was largely rhetoric, placid, and disappointing. National Publicity Secretary of the regional group, Hon Ken Robinson, in a statement, stated: “While Mr. President finally heeded calls for him to address the nation on the […]
Black Tuesday at Lekki toll-gate
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 will forever be remembered as the day that armed soldiers were unleashed on peaceful #EndSARS at the Lekki Toll Plaza, killing and injuring yet-to-be-specified numbers of young men and women. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had announced a 24-hour curfew, starting from 4.00pm that day. The curfew deadline was later shifted to 9.00pm. […]
#EndSARS: Northern Governors sue for peace, condemn violence
The Northern States Governors’ Forum has expressed concern that the ongoing protests have been taken over by hooligans, ethnoreligious bigots, and political marauders bent on destroying the country. A communique signed by its Chairman and Governor of Plateau, Mr Simon Lalong, said Nigerians must unite against the “diabolical influencers”, and ensure peaceful coexistence in the […]
Horror in Ikotun: How 2 policemen, informant, 5 looters died as unrest continues
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Pandemonium broke on Thursday, in Ikotun, Alimosho area of Lagos State following the killing of about five hoodlums who were shot dead by Mobile Police, Mopol, after attacking a popular supermarket and looted various items in the process. Earlier, a Mopol officer, and another person believed to be a police informant were […]
