#EndSARS: Clergyman demands N250m from police over brother’s death
A clergyman, Henry Sanni, on Friday demanded N250 million from the police for the alleged extra-judicial killing of his brother. Sanni, made the allegation in a petition before the Independent Investigative Panel on allegations of human rights violations by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the Nigeria police. Sanni told the […]
#EndSARS Protest: Enugu Government imposes curfew in 3 LGAs
Following the escalation of the #EndSARS protests in Enugu, the Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has imposed 24-hour curfew in Enugu metropolis, made up of three local government councils. The curfew which commenced at 7 pm yesterday covered Enugu East, Enugu North and Enugu South Local Government Areas would hold till further notice. The was announced by […]
#EndSARS: Total paralysis as fires of fury ground Lagos
…Tension, bonfires, attempted arson rock Abakaliki, as Umahi declares curfew in Ebonyi …Security operatives gun down three persons in Rivers …Police stations burnt in Imo l2 feared dead, as protest turns violent in Enugu …Policeman killed, another injured in Lagos Police stations’ attacks …Three banks, council set ablaze …Protesters raze BRT buses at Oyingbo terminus, […]
Lekki tollgate massacre: 100 CSOs ask Buhari to immediately sack Buratai, others
By Joseph Erunke – Abuja A coalition of 100 civil society organisations has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately sack the Chief of Army Staff following the killing of unarmed protesters Tuesday evening at Lekki Tollgate. Besides, the group asked the president to immediately order suspension of the Nigerian Army’s newly launched Operation Crocodile […]
#EndSARS: Late Oke was stabbed by thug, rejected by 2 hospitals— Younger brother
The younger brother of the Product Designer, Oke Obi-Enadhuze, reportedly killed by a stray bullet, has narrated how thugs stabbed his elder brother and then he was rejected by two hospitals he was rushed to, before he breathed his last.
BREAKING: Massive looting at Shoprite, Surulere
There is ongoing looting at Shoprite Mall, Surulere by some suspected thugs. According to reports, suspected thugs from Orile have invaded the mall and the neighbourhoods. Vanguard reported earlier videos of a similar incident at Shoprite Sangotede, where looters were seen with a cartload of goods on the streets along Ajah Road. An eyewitness account […]
BREAKING: Some losses are irreplaceable, we’ll get justice for all ― Osinbajo speaks
Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has expressed sadness over the killing of some protesting youths attacked at Lekki Tollgate, by soldiers. He also sent messages to members of the Nigeria Police that lost their lives too. In a short thread on his verified Twitter account, Osinbajo said: “My heart goes out to all the victims […]
#EndSARS: Mob defies curfew, attacks banks, Aba town hall
By Ugochukwu Alaribe Despite the 24 hours curfew ordered by the Abia State government, EndSARS protesters today, set ablaze the Aba town hall housing the secretariat of the Aba South council. The officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, guard the secretariat, had fled before the arrival of the protesters. They also […]
#EndSARS: Harvard Alumni Association demands end to killings
The Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Association of Nigeria has demanded an end to the killing of Nigerian youths calling for an end to police brutality. HKSAAN said this in a statement titled, ‘Stop the Attack on Nigerian Youths’ signed by its President, Frank Nweke, who is a former Minister of Information. The association said […]
#EndSARS: Bayelsa sets up judicial panel of inquiry
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa Bayelsa government has constituted a judicial panel of inquiry as well as a special security and human rights committee in response to the demands of the #EndSARS protesters in the state Governor Douye Diri in a state radio broadcast Wednesday night in Yenagoa said the judicial panel and security and human […]
