Buhari Hails Bauchi Youths For Ignoring #EndSARS Protest
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the youth in Bauchi for ignoring the #EndSARS protest. Buhari, who was represented by Adamu Adamu, minister of education, gave the commendation at a town hall meeting held in Bauchi, on Monday. The president had constituted a delegation to engage with governors, the youth, religious leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders across the country for the...
Plateau State Lost N75 Billion To Looters – Governor Lalong
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State on Friday disclosed that about N75 billion worth of properties were looted and destroyed during the recent looting spree orchestrated by hoodlums in the state. The governor also said the destruction meted on 32 public and private properties during the looting had nothing to do with the End SARS protests, “but a clear act...
Gov. Wike Declares Oyigbo IPOB Leader Wanted, Places ₦50 Million Bounty On His Head
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared one Stanley Mgbere, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Oyigbo Local Government Area of the state wanted. The governor equally placed a ₦50 Million bounty on Mgbere’s head. This is coming after Mgbere reportedly led members of the outlawed group to cause violence and destruction of lives and property...
“We’ve Received Reports Of Crimes” — ICC Prosecutor Reacts To #EndSARS Protests
Fatou Bensouda, International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, says the court is closely keeping an eye on the developments from the #EndSARS protests in Nigeria. In a statement posted by the ICC on it’s verified Twitter page on Thursday, Bensouda, the ICC prosecutor said the court has received allegations of crimes. “My office has been closely following the events around the current...
Looting Was Caused By Protest, Not Hunger – Femi Adesina
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, says the looting of warehouses and shops by hoodlums cannot be traced to poverty in Nigeria but by the pandemonium that accompanied the #EndSARS protests. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme, on Thursday, Adesina said attributing the looting to poverty was like justifying armed robbery. “Criminality is criminality....
UN Asks FG To Engage Nigerian Youths To Prevent Another Protest
The United Nations, UN has called on the Nigerian government to engage the youths in the country following the recent #EndSARS protests that led to the loss of lives and destruction of properties. UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, made the call on Monday during a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the nation’s capital. “The UN’s...
SERAP Drags FG, Military To ICC Over Shooting Of #EndSARS Protesters
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a petition to Mrs Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor, International Criminal Court (ICC), urging her to “promptly investigate reports that Nigerian authorities, military, and some politicians have used/ and are using thugs, soldiers and security agents to intimidate, harass, attack and kill #EndSARS peaceful protesters in several parts of Nigeria, including Abuja, Lagos,...
10 Policemen Beat Me, Forced Me To Take Off My Bra — Arrested Female #EndSARS Protester, Treasure Nduka
Treasure Nduka, one of the #EndSARS protesters arrested in Lagos, says she was beaten by more than 10 police officers and forced to take off her bra in their presence. Speaking with TheCable, she said the police officers at the Ojuelegba station where she was arrested and detained, shot at protesters and labelled her a criminal. As the #EndSARS protests spread...
#ENDSARS: Buhari Vows To Deal With Violent Protesters
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday warned against violent protests in Nigeria. He said anyone who commits acts capable of disrupting peace and stability will be dealt with. Buhari gave the warning while declaring the Chief of Army Staff’s Annual Conference, 2020 open. He commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their efforts at restoring law and order in various states during the unrest...
#LekkiShooting: CNN Lied To The World About Nigeria – Buhari’s aide, Onochie
Lauretta Onochie, Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Media, has slammed CNN over its investigative report on the Lekki shooting. On Thursday, the aide stated that CNN lied to the international community, adding that Nigeria will not be intimidated. “I’m not upset that CNN lied to the world about my nation, Nigeria. I’m upset that they think we are...
