EndSARS Protesters Archives

#OccupyLekkiTollGate: Nigerian authorities must free #EndSARS protesters now, says SERAP

On February 13, 20217:08 pmIn News, Politicsby Nwafor

By Nwafor Sunday Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Saturday, called on the Federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari, to release #EndSARS protesters. The right group equally called for the release of a popular comedian, Macaroni. Disclosing this via its twitter handle, SERAP described the arrest as ‘unlawfully’, demanding for the release of #OccupyLekkiTollGate
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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Saturday called on Nigerians to resist any agenda designed to cause division and instability in the country. The minister made the call while speaking on a radio programme, monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He urged them not to allow anyone or group play on the security challenges in the country to pit them against one another. Mohammed said the country’s security challenges were surmountable, urging the citizens to refrain from statements and rhetorics that could exacerbate the situation. “We are calling on all Nigerians to resist any agenda by anybody to threaten the unity and peaceful coexistence in the country. “We have always lived together peacefully for long as Hausas, Yorubas, Ibos, Fulanis and so on, and we have always resolved our differences amicably. “So, l want to urge our political and religious leaders particularly to be careful about what they say. “We should be doing things that could help address the security challenges that we have, not making statements capable of worsening the situation,” he said. The minister also warned against portraying the herders/farmers clashes in parts of the country as part of plans by one ethnic group to subjugate the other. He said that farmers and herders had always had disagreements and community leaders in the affected areas had always found a way of resolving the issues. The minister said there was the need for communities to go back to the old ways of settling disputes between herders and farmers for peace to reign. Mohammed said the Federal Government was committed to the protection of all citizens and would not side with any particular people against the other. On banditry and insurgency, Mohammed said the government was doing its best to address the problems. He said security agencies had recorded remarkable successes against bandits and terrorists and called on Nigerians to support them to do more. “If we look at where we were and where are now, we will see that a lot has been achieved. “Though the challenges are still there, the government won’t rest until the problems are over. “I want to call on citizens to continue to support the government and our security agencies to achieve more,” he said.

Produce massacre evidence by soldiers or shut up, FG tells #EndSARS protesters

On November 19, 20205:01 pmIn News, SARS Updateby Nwafor

…FG to sanction CNN for poor reporting on protest ….DJ Swift not wanted by military ….Human right groups should show concern for lives of security personnel-Minister pleads By Soni Daniel & Emma Ujah The federal government, Thursday, challenged the promoters of #EndSARS campaign who accused soldiers of massacring innocent, peaceful and unarmed protesters at the
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You can’t kill #ENDSARS protesters with terror, PANDEF, Afenifere, Ohanaeze, Middle Belt tell Buhari

On November 11, 20203:39 pmIn Newsby Nwafor

By Dapo Akinrefon The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, Wednesday, tackled President Muhammadu Buhari over the clampdown on the EndSARS protesters, warning that the president cannot kill protesters with terror. In a statement by Yinka Odumakin (South West), Chief Guy Ikokwu (South East), Senator Bassey Henshaw (South South) and Dr Isuwa Dogo (Middle Belt),
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Breaking: Court grants five Abuja #EndSARS protesters, female Journalist bail

On November 11, 20202:20 pmIn SARS Updateby Nwafor

By Luminous Jannamike A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Wuse zone 2, Abuja, on Wednesday granted bail to five #EndSARS protesters after they were arrested by security forces at the National Assembly. Also granted bail was one female journalist, Oluwatosin Adeniji, who was covering the demonstration last Friday. The six are to appear in court on
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Gone are days where people get scared of explosives at churches, mosques, relaxation centres. DSS Chief says

Police, DSS arresting EndSARS protesters, Delta Judicial Panel member cries out

On November 11, 20205:50 amIn News, SARS Updateby Nwafor

…How Police deceived me to arrest my brother, Eromosele Adene, in Lagos – Sister …Says brother has liver problems, begs for his release …My client moved to Abuja, denied bail, police playing hide-and-seek, says Lawyer …Police deny arresting protesters •We will meet in court- Dr Pam Pam …Stop harassing innocent youths, CAN, CSOs tell FG
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Lagos govt orders release of 253 #EndSARS protesters

On November 8, 20202:46 pmIn Newsby Nwafor

Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), Lagos State Attorney-General (A-G), has ordered the release of 253 persons arrested by police over their alleged roles in the unrest following the #EndSARS protests. A-G said that his office had determined that there was a nondisclosure of a prima-facie case against the 253 persons by the police. The statement, signed
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Stray bullet shattered my leg when SARS officers were arresting boy with tattoos — Hairdresser

Could tough govt action against #EndSARS protesters, be govt terrorism against citizens?

On October 31, 20203:19 pmIn SARS Update, Viewpointby Nwafor

By magnus onyibe Nigeria has become the cynosure of all eyes globally. Not for the positive contributions or inventions by its citizens that would move mankind a tad forward in positive progress , such as when man first visited the moon on July 20, 1969-tributes to the pair of American Louis Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin; or
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Enugu State Government has awarded the contract for the rehabilitation of the 9th Mile water scheme at the cost of N600 million to boost water supply in the state. A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Water Resources, Mr Anthony Onyia in Enugu on Wednesday said the contract was awarded to FordMarx Nigeria Ltd. Onyia said that the ‘Crash Programme’ water supply would be solar powered to address the peculiar challenges of power supply. He said that the contract, which had a six month duration, would boost the volume of water being supplied to the state metropolis and its environment. He posited that the rehabilitation would ensure adequate supply of potable water from Oji River, Ajali and Iva Valley water schemes to Enugu metropolis. The special adviser said that the project had a two year warranty and maintenance period by the company. He explained that the project was a network of 12 boreholes, connected to a massive pumping station and a mini treatment plant that would reticulate water to Enugu metropolis through transmission pipelines. Onyia also disclosed that the state government had commenced the bid opening and evaluation meeting for new Okwojo-Ngwo boreholes augmentation in Udi Local Government Area to Enugu metropolis. The special adviser explained that the Okwojo-Ngwo boreholes augmentation to Enugu metropolis had a network of 10 solar powered boreholes and a newly conceived design that would boost water production and distribution in the state. He said that it would equally augment the existing water schemes to effectively manage and meet the demands of the growing population in the metropolis. According to Onyia, Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration is not relenting in its bid to increase the sources of potable water supply, and to maintain existing facilities. He reassured residents of the state that they would soon enjoy adequate water supply. In a related development, Enugu State Government has engaged a consultant to prepare engineering designs for the transmission, distribution of pipelines, reservoirs and booster stations for Nsukka Water Supply Project. The state government said in a statement signed by Onyia, that the Nsukka water supply project would have its link from Adada River Dam to ensure adequate supply of water to the people of Nsukka area. The statement noted that the construction of the Dam and Water Treatment Plant was part of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources project. It noted that the state government would do the pipelines construction right from the dam site to the booster stations and reservoir which would be located at elevated points and distribution pipelines in Nsukka.

‘We lost 2 officers to violent #EndSARS protesters in Enugu’

On October 29, 20209:36 amIn Newsby Nwafor

The Enugu State Police Command said it lost two police officers, who were allegedly murdered by hoodlums during the violence that trailed the peaceful #EndSARS protest in the area. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Ahmad Abdurrahman, said this on Wednesday, when he paraded before newsmen, 23 suspects arrested for their alleged roles in the violence.
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3 days after Buhari’s broadcast, #ENDSARS protesters begin process to elect leaders

On October 25, 20207:55 amIn News, Politics, Trendingby Nwafor

By Nwafor Sunday Barely three days President Muhammadu Buhari ordered Nigerian Youths to stop protesting, #ENDSARS campaigners have begun the process to elect their leaders and advisers. This was revealed by unidentified group, named BNI, which made provision for the online voting process via Google form. A former education minister, Oby Ezekwesili; Pastor Sam Adeyemi;
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Ethnic clash: Scores feared killed as Fagba, Iju- Ishaga in Lagos boils

Take break, allow govt to address your demands – EndSARS protesters told

On October 23, 20202:54 pmIn Newsby Nwafor

The Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has urged EndSARS protesters to take a break and give the government chance to attend to their demands in the interest of peace in the country. Badejo made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Friday. According
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