#EndSARS Memorial Protest: You Can’t Stop Us, Falz Dares Police
Nigerian Rapper, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has accused the police and the Federal Government of attempting to intimidate organisers of the #EndSARS movement. This is coming amidst plans to organise a memorial protest on honour of those killed last year at Lekki Tollgate Lagos by the security forces. The protest rocked the nation in 2020 until it was quelled...
#EndSARS: Why I Ordered Policemen To Tear Gas Protesters – Police Commissioner
Hakeem Odumosu, the Lagos State Police Commissioner, has said he ordered his men to tear gas #EndSARSMemorial protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate on Wednesday. Speaking with newsmen, Odumosu said the police fired tear gas at the protesters to avoid a breakdown of law and order. The police commissioner noted that he ordered his men to tear gas the protesters because they went...
Lagos Will Need N1 Trillion For Reconstruction — Gbajabiamila
The aftermath of wanton destruction of lives and properties during #EndSARS protests, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has revealed that Lagos State required a minimum of N1 Trillion to reconstruct the wilful extensive damage of properties across the metropolis. This happened as South West Governors have alleged that there were some elements keenly anxious to annihilate the...
How Soldiers Shot At Us At Lekki Toll Gate – DJ Switch Tells Canadian Parliament
Obianuju Catherine Udeh professionally known as DJ Switch has revealed that soldiers, who shot at peaceful #ENDSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos, on October 20, 2020, revealed that they were sent to the protest ground on orders from above. DJ Switch said this while speaking with the Sub-committee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs...
#EndSARS: DJ Switch To Speak At International Criminal Court Today
DJ Switch has announced that she will speak at the International Criminal Court today. She made the announcement on her Instagram page on Wednesday. According to her; Tomorrow 17th of December 2020, I will be speaking at the 19th assembly of states parties to the International Criminal Court. I know we are all experiencing hardship one way or the other, I know it seems...
“Operation Crocodile Smile” Not Targeted At #EndSARS Protesters – Army
The Nigerian Army has clarified that “Operation Crocodile Smile” is not targeted at #EndSARS protesters. Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Sagir Musa, made this known in a press statement on Sunday. The statement read in part, “The attention of the Nigerian Army (NA) has been drawn to some social media stuff wrongfully condemning the Army and its Leadership over the...
Restructure Nigeria Now Before It’s Too Late – Afenifere
Afenifere, Yoruba socio-political organisation, has asked the federal government to restructure the country immediately. The group made the call in reaction to the ongoing protests against police brutality. The protests which have entered the 13th day have also been held outside Nigeria — with international figures joining the call for the reform of the police. In a statement on Monday, Reuben Fasoranti,...
Desist From Further Demonstrations – Police Warn Protesters
The Lagos government has asked #EndSARS protesters in the state to heed the warning of the police and desist from a further demonstration. In a statement on Friday, Gbenga Omotoso, commissioner for information, urged anyone who has a grievance against the police to approach the judicial panel of inquiry. After #EndSARS protesters were forcefully dispersed following incidents of violence, some of...
FG Satisfied With Conduct Of Soldiers During #ENDSARS Protests – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has spoken highly of the roles played by the military, police and other security agencies during the End SARS protests. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, stated this during a televised press conference in Abuja on Thursday. Mohammed claimed six soldiers and 37 policemen were killed during the “#EndSARS crisis”, but insisted no protester died at...
#EndSARS: Despite Losing About N50m, We’re Committed To Making Enyimba Mall Reality — MD [VIDEO]
Business owners are still nursing the numerous losses encountered during the #EndSARS protest as some of them had their properties destroyed and goods looted. One of such is the magnificent Enyimba Mall Outlet, an edifice located at Ngwa Road by East Aba that was partly destroyed by hoodlums who infiltrated the #EndSARS protesters to unleash mayhem on citizens. Building materials...
