#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: Obaseki promises 60% youths representation in new cabinet
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has assured youths in the state of 60 per cent representation in his new cabinet as part of his administration’s efforts to redress their grievances. Obaseki gave the assurance on Thursday when he held an interactive meeting with youth groups at the Government House, Benin. He described the Edo protest […]
#EndSARS: Plateau judicial panel on police calls for submission of complaints
The Judicial Inquiry to investigate Police Brutality and other related extrajudicial killings in Plateau has called for the submission of complaints to commence its assignments. In a statement by the Secretary of the panel, Mr Cornelius Shobial, in Jos, the body invited the general public to submit ten copies of memoranda to the panel. “Consequently, […]
#EndSARS Protests: PDP directs half-flown party’s flag nationwide
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed that its flag at all the party’s offices be flown at half-mast for a period of one week, beginning from Friday. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday in reaction to President Muhammadu Buhari’s broadcast on the […]
#EndSARS: Oyetola suspends curfew
Shina Abubakar – Osogbo Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola on Friday suspended the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state. This, according to a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, is to allow members of the public approach the state panel of inquiry on police brutality and submit their […]
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 […]
Afenifere blasts Buhari for silence over Tuesday’s killings
By Dapo Akinrefon Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday, lampooned President Muhammadu Buhari for keeping mute over the Lekki toll gate killings and failing to visit the scene or commiserate with those who lost dear ones. Afenifere, in a statement by its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, described the President’s silence as pathetic, and demanded the arrest […]
#EndSARS: Give victims with injuries immediate free treatment, FG tells tertiary hospitals
By Joseph Erunke The federal government yesterday directed all public hospitals in the country to treat all #EndSARS protest victims with injuries free. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, who gave the directive in a statement, also directed the hospitals to treat victims with injuries immediately on arrival. In the statement issued by the […]
Lekki Tollgate Killings: PDP Reps threaten to drag FG to ICC
By Tordue Salem The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Caucus in the House of Representatives has threatened to drag the Federal Government to the International Criminal Court, ICC, over the killing of some protesters at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos a few days ago. The PDP caucus, led by Kingsley Chinda (Rivers), issue the threat after […]
#EndSARS protests: Violence continues as Buhari sues for peace
…Your voice has been heard, stop the protests, Buhari tells youths …To world leaders: Get your facts right before taking position …One dead as Army repels jailbreak in Warri Prison …Gunfire as Ikoyi Prison comes under attack …Protesters break into Okitipupa prison, free 58 inmates …Police station, LG office, Akeredolu’s campaign office burnt …Wait for […]
Akwa Ibom imposes curfew after escalation of #EndSARS protest
Akwa Ibom State government has announced a 15-hour curfew beginning on Thursday, 9pm. The Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, explained that the curfew was expected to last till midday on Friday. Ememobong said in a statement that, “Due to the violent manifestations of some persons masquerading as #EndSARS protesters trying to create chaos this evening, […]
Buhari’s promise frustrating; I’m not afraid to die, Falz tells CNN
Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana, singer, actor and activist, has said Buhari’s promise to reform the police was infuriating and frustrating as his administration had been making the same promise of reform since 2017.
Buhari lists achievements, silent on Lekki Tollgate killings
President Muhammadu Buhari has listed the things his government had achieved, their plans for the welfare of Nigerians and security, but said nothing about the Lekki Tollgate massacre of peaceful #EndSARS protesters by soldiers in Lagos on Tuesday.
#EndSARS: Ogun judicial panel of investigation calls for complaints
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The newly inaugurated Judicial Panel of Investigation by the Ogun State government has called on residents of the State who are victims of police brutality, human rights violations, and extra judicial killings from security agents to channel their complaints to the panel for proper investigation and justice delivery. The complaints which […]
32 CSOs sign for prosecution of killers of #EndSARS protesters
By Emmanuel Elebeke & Dirisu Yakubu About 32 Civil Society groups have jointly signed a petition demanding for prosecution of all the security personnel involved in the bloody shooting of peaceful #EndSARS protesters at Lekki TollGate in Lagos on Tuesday night. In the petition made available to Vanguard on Thursday, the petitioners said they were […]
