#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.
Gov Makinde sues for peace as angry mob burn two policemen alive
By Adeola Badru Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, called on angry protesters to embrace peace, as they stormed Testing Ground Police Barracks, Idi-Ape, Ibadan to burn it down. While addressing the protesters along Iwo-Road, Governor Makinde appealed strongly for calm with a promised that government would look into their request. ALSO READ: #ENDSARS: Buhari will […]
Eko Princes and Princesses forum condemns attack on Oba of Lagos’ Palace
The Forum of Eko Princes and Princesses has condemned in very strong terms the attack, desecration and vandalisation of IGA IDUNGANRAN the Palace of the Oba of Lagos by hoodlums and criminal elements masquerading as aggrieved “ENDSARS” protesters. A statement signed by Prince Adewale Taorid Ojora on behalf of the forum explained that the ancient […]
Help stop conflicts to achieve development goals, Presidential Aide pleads with media
Soni Daniel – Abuja As violence flares up across the country, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Princess Adejoke Orelope- Adefulire has pleaded with the Nigerian media to help bring down the tempo of conflicts in the land in order to pave the way for the success of outlined development […]
