Human Rights Activist Sues Davido, Falz, Burna Boy, 47 Other Celebrities To Court Over #EndSARS Protests
Kenechukwu Okeke, a human rights activist, has filed criminal proceedings before a magistrate court in Abuja against 50 persons for “promoting” the #EndSARS protests. Kanu Nwankwo, popular Nigerian footballer; Innocent Idibia, Nigerian singer and songwriter popularly known as 2face; David Adeleke, Nigerian Afropop singer better known as Davido, are among persons listed in the suit. Thousands of Nigerians under the #EndSARS campaign,...
“I Can’t” — Sanwo-Olu Replies Instagram User Who Asked Him To Summarize Buhari’s Speech
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated that he cannot summarize the speech President Muhammadu Buhari gave on Thursday night, October 22, regarding the #EndSARS protest. The President spoke to Nigerians last night for the first time since the #EndSARS protest was hijacked by hoodlums. Governor Sanwo-Olu had an interaction with some of his followers on Instagram where he responded to their...
#EndSARS: Lagos Relaxes Curfew, Says Residents Can Move From 8am To 6pm
The Lagos State government has relaxed the ongoing curfew, following the violence recorded in various parts of the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Friday while briefing reporters at the Lagos House in Marina. “We have decided that we are going to be easing the curfew from tomorrow (Saturday) morning; and what that easing means is that people will...
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...
FG Accused Of Freezing Bank Accounts Of #ENDSARS Promoters
The federal government has been accused of freezing the bank accounts of individuals who promoted the #EndSARS protests. For 13 days, Nigerians across the country poured into the streets to protest against police brutality. The protests resulted in the disbandment of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) unit of the police. But two weeks after the protests, there are allegations of a clampdown...
#ENDSARS: Killings In Nigeria Are Alarming – EU
The European Union (EU) has expressed concern over the situation in Nigeria. Many citizens have been killed or injured since the End SARS protests went awry. Demonstrations for an end to Police brutality have snowballed into a national crisis. In a statement on Wednesday, EU Vice President Josep Borrell demanded the prosecution of all persons responsible for deaths and assaults. “It is alarming...
#EndSARS: Abia Speaker Calls For Calm, Restraint
Following developing security situation in Abia State in particular and the nation in general, Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, has called for calm and restraint on all sides. The Speaker who made the call in a statement made available to newsmen in Umuahia, Wednesday, "while I understand the grievances of our dear youths,...
#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: 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...
We’re Trying To Avoid 2nd Wave Of #EndSARS Protest – Chairman Northern Govs Forum
The Chairman of Northern Governors Forum says hands are on deck to engage Nigerian youths and avoid a second wave of #EndSARS Protest. Simon Lalong who is also the state governor of Plateau disclosed this in an interview with Channels Television on Monday. He said the plan to avoid the reoccurrence/ second wave of #EndSARS protest was agreed upon after a...
