BREAKING!! #ENDSARS Protests: UK High Commission Shuts Down Visa Centers In Nigeria
The United Kingdom High Commission in Nigeria on Wednesday said it has shut down its centers in Nigeria for the next 48 hours beginning from today (Wednesday) due to the ongoing nationwide protest in the country. It also stated that its TLS contact visa application centers in Nigeria are currently closed. Though like its American counterpart, the UK High Commission...
BREAKING: Gov. Sanwo-Olu Imposes 24 Hours Curfew In Lagos
Following the violent trend of #EndSARS protests, Governor Babaji Sanwo-Olu has imposed 24 hours curfew in Lagos state. The Lagos State Governor Wrote on Twitter; Dear Lagosians, I have watched with shock how what began as a peaceful #EndSARS protest has degenerated into a monster that is threatening the well-being of our society. Lives and limbs have been lost...
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...
FG Meets US, UK, German Envoys Over #ENDSARS Protest
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, is currently meeting with the members of the diplomatic corps in Abuja. The meeting holding at the Tafawa Balewa House headquarters of the ministry in Abuja is expected to discuss the ongoing #EndSARS protests rocking the country. Those attending the parley include the envoys of the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, amongst others. An invitation...
#EndSARS Protest, A Divine Intervention To Free The Oppressed – Pastor Okotie
Chris Okotie, senior pastor of the Household of God Church International Ministries, says the #EndSARS protest is a divine intervention to awaken the “moribund spirit of the Nigerian brotherhood”. For about 14 days, protesters across the country demonstrated against police brutality and extra-judicial killings. In a statement on Friday, Okotie said “the power that now approaches is neither political, religious, ethnic...
Governor Yahaya Bello Volunteers To Lead #ENDSARS Protest (Video)
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has again weighed in on the #EndSARS protest by volunteering to be the leader. Speaking in a statewide address on Monday, October 19, the Kogi State Governor stated that it is time the leaders of the protesters come out to engage with the government. The Kogi State Governor who also stated that it will be...
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...
Lekki Shooting: 15 People Were Killed In My Presence, Soldiers Took Their Bodies Away — DJ Switch
Nigerian artiste, DJ Switch, who was present when soldiers shot at peaceful protesters in Lekki, Lagos, in Tuesday, has shared her experience. The artiste said armed soldiers and police officers shot at her and other peaceful #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate on Tuesday night. She said at least 15 people were killed in the shootings and that she and other...
#EndSARS: Explore Negotiation Table, Alex Otti Urges Youths
A former APGA governorship candidate in Abia, Dr. Alex Otti has appealed to youths protesting against Police brutality in the country to halt the ongoing protest and consider approaching the negotiation table. He said this becomes important especially now that governments at all levels have signalled their willingness to negotiate with the protesters in a bid to find a lasting...
“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...