#EndSARS Protests Will Return In 2 Weeks, If Issues Are Not Addressed, Says Ex-Minister
Former Nigerian Minister of External Affairs Professor Bolaji Akinyemi expressed this when he featured on ARISE News on Wednesday and called on the federal government to urgently address the issues raised by the protesters. There are fears that #EndSARS demonstrators will take to the streets of Nigeria in the next two weeks if it is perceived that the government has...
African Union Condemns Shooting Of #ENDSARS Protesters At Lekki Tollgate
The African Union Commission has strongly condemned the violence that erupted on 20 October 2020 during protests in the Lekki area of Lagos, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The chairman of the commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat in a communique on Wednesday offered his sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery...
Ugwuanyi Commences Fixing Of Infrastructure Damaged During #EndSARS Protest
Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has commenced restoration of Trans-Ekulu damaged infrastructures affected during the #EndSARS protest last year. Earlier than the protest, the Ugwuanyi administration had through constructed Traffic and beautification infrastructure that was destroyed during the violent protest. The state had shortly after the protest last year commenced rebuilding aspects of the capital city infrastructure such as the 241...
#EndSARS: We Can’t Tolerate Anniversary Protest In Lagos, Police Warn
Lagos State Police Command said an intelligence report has revealed plans by some groups to hold an #EndSARS anniversary protest. In a statement signed by its spokesman, Adekunle Ajisebutu, the command stated that Lagos State and Nigerians cannot afford another #EndSARS protest. The Lagos police spokesman said people should relive the “distasteful experience of last year’s #EndSARS protest which caused pain,...
Police Prevent Family Members, Journalists From Entering Court As #ENDSARS Protester, Eromosele’s Trial Begins
Tempers flared on Tuesday morning when security operatives prevented family members of an #EndSARS protester, Eromosele Adene, from gaining entrance into the Yaba Magistrates Court where his case is expected to be heard. As Channels TV approached the court premises, it was observed that the Police had barricaded the street leading into the court with their vehicle. Some family members were...
As We’re Ending SARS, We Must End Our Bad Habits, Uche Nwosu Advises Youths
Former Commissioner for Land in Imo State, Chief Uche Nwosu has called on youths to do away with attitudes that are inimical to the growth and development of the country. He gave this advise in a chat with ABN TV in Abuja recently. Nwosu, a former Chief of Staff to Rochas Okorocha, a former Imo governor while backing the youths on...
ICC Opens Inquiry Into ‘Crimes’ Committed During #Endsars Protests
The International Criminal Court (ICC) says it has opened a preliminary inquiry into the demonstrations against harassment and brutality by the police. According to BBC, the ICC said it had received information on alleged crimes during the protests, which were organised under the #EndSARS campaign. In October, many Nigerians took to the streets to call for an end to police brutality. In...
Policemen, Soldiers Storm Lekki Toll Gate Ahead Of #ENDSARS Protests
In what appears to be an attempt to forestall another round of #EndSARS protests, armed policemen and soldiers have been deployed at the Lekki toll plaza, Lagos. Several motorists informed The PUNCH that the security operatives were deployed around midnight. The Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, did not respond to calls on Monday morning. However, both the military and the police authorities had...
CBN Denies Freezing Bank Accounts Of #EndSARS Promoters’
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has faulted the claim that his bank obtained court orders to block accounts associated with promoters of the #EndSARS protests. Emefiele’s position was stated by his lawyer, former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mike Aondoakaa (SAN) while appearing before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Aondoakaa...
Lekki Incident A ‘Massacre Without Bodies’, Says Lai Mohammed Threaten To Sanction CNN
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Thursday said the October 20 Lekki shootings were a “massacre without bodies”, reiterating the federal government’s position that military men did not shoot at protesters, despite damning evidence to the contrary. The Minister made the remark at a press conference in Abuja. His comments come a day after US-based media, CNN, published...
