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Following widespread looting and arson by suspected hoodlums, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered police commanders to immediately stop the descent to anarchy across the country. Adamu directed the immediate mobilisation of all police operational assets and resources to bring an end to the wanton violence, killings, looting and destruction of public and […]

The statue of a pioneer President of Nigeria, the late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, has been burnt by hoodlums infiltrating #EndSARS protesters in Onitsha, Anambra State. The statue was at Denis Memorial Grammar School Roundabout, Awka Avenue, Onitsha, known as Zik Roundabout. While vandalising the effigy, the protesters were heard shouting, “You put us in this mess by […]

President Muhammadu Buhari says at least 69 people have been killed in the #EndSARS protests raging across the country. According to the BBC, the president announced the death toll during a virtual meeting with former leaders and security chiefs on Friday. Buhari was quoted as saying 51 civilians, 11 police officers, and seven soldiers had […]

Gunfire has erupted and jailbreaks have been reported in Nigeria, as unrest over the shooting of protesters in its biggest city continues. Rights group Amnesty International said security forces killed at least 12 people in Lagos on Tuesday. Nigeria’s army has denied killing demonstrators in the Lekki area, provoking more anger. The protests began about […]

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 killing of peaceful #EndSARS protesters by soldiers in Lagos on Tuesday. The President made the enumeration during his much-anticipated address, following the killings of protesters, the activities of […]

Pope Francis has given his endorsement to same-sex civil unions despite the Catholic church’s teaching on homosexuality. According to the Catholic News Agency, the religious leader delivered the historic remark in ‘Francesco’, a new documentary on his life and ministry, which premiered at the Rome film festival on Wednesday. He also called gay Catholics “children of […]

President Buhari on Wednesday presided over the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council from the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Despite that the meeting held a few hours after soldiers opened fire on protesting youths in Lekki, Lagos State, and at a time there were reports of continued killing in some parts […]

The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has blamed the shooting of peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate Tuesday evening by security agents believed to be soldiers on “forces beyond his control.” The governor, who said Tuesday evening was the toughest night of “our lives,” said the shooting leaves dark notes in the history […]

Violence that rocked #EndSARS protests across the country worsened on Tuesday with 43  protesters and six policemen losing their lives. Protesters calling for the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police have been carrying out peaceful demonstrations across the country since October 8. However, the protests assumed a violent dimension last week […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has thrown his weight behind the peaceful protest against police brutality and calls for institutional reform in Nigeria. The president, however, urged the youth not to allow hoodlums to hijack the protests and also begged for more time to meet their demands. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on […]

Following rising tension in the ongoing #EndSARS protest, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed all students in public and private schools to stay at home from October 20, 2020, Tuesday. Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, who announced this on Monday, said Governor Sanwo-Olu has approved the closure with immediate effect from today. […]

Nigerian-born Kaycee Madu who was recently appointed as Minister of Justice and Solicitor-General of Alberta in Canada has endorsed the #EndSARS protest in Nigeria. “I support the people of Nigeria as they protest to end police brutality and extrajudicial killings,” Mr. Madu stated on Twitter. Giving a reason for his endorsement of the demonstration, the solicitor-general […]

#EndSARS protesters, the Alliance for Survival of COVID-19 and Beyond, human rights groups and lawyers on Sunday warned the Federal Government against deploying troops to stop Nigerians campaigning for police reforms. They warned President Buhari that such an action would backfire. Campaigners, demanding the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad,  among other requests,  have been […]

As #ENDSARS protests linger in the country, the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, on Saturday, called on her husband and the service chiefs to save the people. Disclosing this via her verified Twitter handle, the beauty therapist wrote: ‘#Achechijamaa’, which translates to ‘rescue the people’, alongside a video of her husband with the service […]

Hussaini Coomassie, a United Nations Ambassador for Peace and Social Justice has said that the president Buhari ought to use force against #EndSARS protesters. Ambassador Coomassie is also the Deputy National Coordinator, Buhari Campaign Organization. In his words: Can you try this nonsense during Obasanjo’s time? I blame Buhari for taking things lightly. There are […]

The Nigerian Army has said it would commence Exercise Crocodile Smile VI from October 20 to December 31, as part of its effort to enhance the safety and security of the country. This was contained in a statement titled, ‘Nigerian army sets to commence exercise Crocodile Smile VI nationwide’, and signed by Acting Director Army […]