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#EndSARS: Clergyman demands N250m from police over brother’s death

#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 […]
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#EndSARS: Military should remain in barracks till protests end, CSOs tell FG

#EndSARS: Military should remain in barracks till protests end, CSOs tell FG

…Ask, FG to stop Army’s planned Operation Crocodile Smile …Kill protesters, face International Criminal Court, ASCAB cautions Buratai …Says it’s ill-timed, could exacerbate citizens’ distrust, lack of confidence in state institutions …‘Crocodile Smile’ not going after #EndSARS protesters, says Army …Defence Minister warns protesters against undermining national security …Thugs attacked us, not protesters – Oyetola […]

I lost my colleague Ibrahim to Police brutality, I’m marching for him – Adodo Eddy Osaman

I lost my colleague Ibrahim to Police brutality, I’m marching for him – Adodo Eddy Osaman

As the fight against Police brutality by Nigerian Police continues around the world, Nigerians in Canada were not left out. On Saturday October 17, 2020 Nigerians in Canada joined the March against Police brutality, Injustice, Corruption and Bad Governance. Cities who participated include Toronto, Ottawa, Sudbury, Saint John’s, Winnipeg, Halifax, Calgary and others. In Toronto, […]

#EndSARS: IGP reveals criteria used in selecting SWAT team

#EndSARS: IGP reveals criteria used in selecting SWAT team

By Rasheed Sobowale The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, has reaffirmed that the new Police Tactical Team, SWAT, launched in lieu of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) will operate within very high professional and ethical standards, rule of law and dictates of best international policing practices. Highlighting the criteria included in the selection […]

North’s stand on SARS validates calls for restructuring – Ozekhome

North’s stand on SARS validates calls for restructuring – Ozekhome

..Says DHIS, governors at liberty to advocate what is good for their people By Dirisu Yakubu, Abuja Renowned constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, Mike Ozekhome has said the position of prominent leaders on the recent disbandment of the Special Anti- Robbery Squad, SARS, by the federal government has again validates the need to urgently […]

Interesting photos, creativities from #EndSARS protests

Interesting photos, creativities from #EndSARS protests

Just as the public demonstration against police brutality, #EndSARS protests, continue across the nation, here are some interesting photos and creativities related to the development. ALSO READ: LISTEN: #EndSARS launches online Radio ‘Soro Soke’ (AUDIO) Vanguard News Nigeria.

VIDEO: #EndSARS protesters chant amidst heavy rainfall

VIDEO: #EndSARS protesters chant amidst heavy rainfall

Just like the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) national anthem… under the sun and in the rain, the #EndSARS protesters are not blinking as they continue to push for a Nigeria of their dream. As shared by Lagos Pikin Reports on his Twitter account, protesters in front of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, were […]

#ENDSARS: Send army to Sambisa, Birnin Gwari, others, not streets, CNG tells FG

#ENDSARS: Send army to Sambisa, Birnin Gwari, others, not streets, CNG tells FG

… Says planned exercise’ll result in chaos  By Victor Ajiromanus The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has cautioned the Federal Government against going ahead with its planned military exercise,  Operation Crocodile Smile,  saying it could lead to choas at a time like this. It also described the operation scheduled to commence on October 20, 2020, […]

Bishop Oyedepo backs #EndSARS protest, says enough is enough

Bishop Oyedepo backs #EndSARS protest, says enough is enough

Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has joined the call for an end to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. Oyedepo, who spoke on Sunday at Canaan land, said that the youths have a right to express their displeasure and pains. The cleric said he was silent over the protest because he warned Nigerians in […]

Watch moment Cossy joins #EndSARS protest (VIDEO)

Watch moment Cossy joins #EndSARS protest (VIDEO)

Popular socialite, Cossy Orjiakor has joined the EndSARS protest current spreading across the country as thousands of Nigerian youths remain on the street to press home their demands. 

In pictures: #EndSARS protest gather momentum across Nigeria

In pictures: #EndSARS protest gather momentum across Nigeria

The #EndSARS protests have continued to gain ground across Nigeria with more countries within and outside Africa showing solidarity both on social media and offline. As the protest enters its second week with about 23 demands on the table of the Federal Government to deal with, we gather some of the best pictures from flashpoints […]

#EndSARS: 23 key demands Nigerian youths want from FG

#EndSARS: 23 key demands Nigerian youths want from FG

List of what Nigerian youths want the federal government to do before they can call off their protest 1. End SARS 2. Sack security chiefs 3. Improve security 4. Full deregulation of the oil and gas sector to allow more investments for job creation 5. Immediate passage of PIB 6. Full deregulation of the power […]