#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 […]
Edo govt reviews 24-hour curfew to 4pm to 6am daily
The Edo State Government has reviewed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed in the state on Monday, October 19, 2020, to quell civil disturbances in the wake of the hijack of #ENDSARS protests. The curfew is now to commence from 4 pm to 6 am daily, starting from Friday, October 23, and would be reviewed after […]
#ENDSARS: Buhari will take action in few hours – Monguno
After about fourteen days of continuous protest in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly set to take action. Disclosing this after having a meeting with Mr President, Babagana Monguno, national security adviser, said: “This situation, we all know is a very grave situation, giving a lot of concern to everyone most especially Mr. President. […]
Investigate use of force by security personnel on Lekki Tollgate protesters ― US govt
The United State Government has welcomed an immediate investigation into the excessive use of force by men of the security forces on Lekki Tollgate protesters on Tuesday. A statement signed by the United States Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo charged security personnel to refrain from infringing on the fundamental human right of protesting Nigerians. Titled […]
10 takeaways from Sanwo-Olu’s interview on Lekki Tollgate crisis
Takeaways from Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s interview with Arise TV 1. Governor Sanwo-Olu reached out to Mr President to report the shooting at Lekki and got a call from the Chief of Defence Staff as a result of the call. 2. LCC has confirmed that the CCTVs removed were infrared car scanners. Not surveillance […]
#EndSARS: TMG condemns deployment of soldiers, urges Buhari to address Nigerians
The Transition Monitoring Groups (TMG) has joined in condemning the killing of unarmed #EndSARS peaceful protesters by the men of the Nigerian Army, particularly at the Lekki Toll Gate on Tuesday, October 21.
