Nigerian Police officers protest attack on them, their stations (Video)

Police officers in Ughelli police station, Delta State, Nigeria, were seen Thursday staging a protest to speak against the attacks on police officers and police stations. In a video shared online, the officers are seen jogging down a tarred road while calling for an end to the recent attack on officers. “Stop killing of police. […]

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How Nigerians react to Buhari’s speech on #EndSARS protests

Nigerians have taken to various social media platforms to react after President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the nation. The address took place at 7pm on Thursday, October 22. Two days after End SARS protesters were shot and killed and some critically injured at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos. The shootings degenerated into chaos. While speaking […]

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In tears, actress Ada Ameh begs Nigerian govt, Lagos gov, so she can bury daughter (Video)

Actress Ada Ameh has made a passionate appeal to President Buhari and Governor Sanwo-Olu to make it possible for her to fly to Abuja to bury her daughter. The actress lost her daughter, Godgifts, on October 20 after a surgery in Abuja. In an emotional video she shared on her Instagram page this morning, Ada […]

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Ikoyi, Kirikiri prisons in Lagos attacked (Photos)

Suspected hoodlums have attempted to attack the Ikoyi and Kirikiri Correctional Service centres in Lagos state, Nigeria. The Lagos state police command confirmed the incident but said that security agents are on ground to repel the attacks. Videos shared online show smoke emanating from areas around the vicinity of the prison facility. In the same […]

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IPOB is not behind the destruction of properties in Yorubaland ―Nnamdi Kanu

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, has debunked claims that he instructed his followers to destroy properties belonging to the people of Yoruba on Wednesday. The IPOB leader maintained that enemies twisted his statement to suit their purposes. Kanu stated this during an emergency IPOB Zoom meeting titled: “#EndSARS is […]

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We are keeping a close eye on #EndSARS crisis ―International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor

An International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda has commented on the #EndSARS crisis rocking the nation in the last few days. Bensouda in a tweet shared on the official Twitter handle of the ICC, revealed that they have been receiving information alleging crimes in Nigeria and are keeping a close eye on the development.  She added that […]

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Buhari addresses Nigerians on #EndSARS protests (Full text)

Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari finally came out to address Nigerians on the intractable unrest, arson and looting by hoodlums who hijacked the #EndSARS protests. Below is the full text of his address: ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE ENDSARS PROTESTS, 22ND OCTOBER, 2020 […]

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Fresh attack in Zamfara, bandits kill 20 persons

Nothing less than 20 people were killed by armed bandits in Tungar Kwana village in Talata Mafara local government area of Zamfara State on Tuesday night, October 20. According to residents who spoke to Premium Times, the gunmen stormed the community around 11pm on motorcycles after blocking the community’s entry and exit points and began to […]

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European Union react to the shooting of unarmed #EndSARS protesters in Nigeria

The High Representative/Vice-President of the European Union, Josep Borrell, has released a statement regarding the shooting of unarmed protesters at the Lekki toll gate. Evening of October 20, 2020, security operatives opened fire on unarmed End SARS protesters who were singing the National Anthem at the Lekki toll gate. The shooting came moments after the […]

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Security forces allegedly kill 12 protesters at Lekki, Alausa ―Amnesty International

Contrary to Governor Sanwo-olu’s position of no fatality, Amnesty International said at least 12 protesters were killed at the Lekki tollgate plaza and at the Alausa areas of Lagos State, adding that like in previous killings, security agents hid some of the corpses of the protesters. It said since the #EndSARS protests began, 56 people […]

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UN wants a stoppage of violent attacks on #EndSARS protesters

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, has called for an end to police brutality and attack on #EndSARS protesters in Nigeria. He condemned the killing of activists demanding police reforms in Lagos and other parts of the nation on Tuesday. In a statement on Wednesday, the UN scribe also expressed his condolences to the […]

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Hillary Clinton tells Buhari, Nigerian army to stop killing #EndSARS protesters

Former US Secretary of State and ex-presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the killing of #EndSARS protesters. Photos and videos posted online showed soldiers had invaded the Lekki toll gate area of Lagos earlier on Tuesday, shooting at unarmed protesters. The incident had generated an uproar, within and outside the […]

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Fayemi, 3 other governors impose curfew on their states over #EndSARS protests

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has approved a dusk-to-dawn curfew across the state as part of efforts to ensure peace and normalcy. The curfew, will take effect from 10pm, Tuesday, October 20, would have both human and vehicular movements restricted across the state. Governor Fayemi, in a statement signed by the Secretary to the […]

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Four protesters allegedly killed in Lekki shooting, Sanwo-Olu orders investigation

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered investigation into Tuesday evening’s shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Plaza, allegedly killing no less than 4 people. There were reports of massive shooting by security agents at protesters on Tuesday evening at the Lekki Toll Gate. The governor, in a statement issued by his Commissioner for […]

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Veteran Nollywood actress loses pretty grown daughter

Veteran Nollywood actress, ‘Domitilla’ and ‘The Johnsons’ star, Ada Ameh has lost her grown and pretty daughter, Aladi Godgifts Ameh to the cold hands of death. The popular Nigerian actress who has spent more than two decades in the Nigerian movie industry, is most notable for her character as Anita in 1996 movie titled, “Domitilla” […]

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Adamu Garba files suit to shut down Twitter in Nigeria, says Twitter CEO backs #EndSARS protests (Video)

Former presidential aspirant in Nigeria, Adamu Garba, has taken Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to court over the #EndSARS protests in Nigeria. He is asking Nigerian Federal High Court to order the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to shut down the social media platform. Garba, who has a Twitter account himself, posted a video on same Twitter […]

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Obasanjo urges Buhari to listen to #EndSARS youths, as Ooni of Ife calls for end to protests

Ex-Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari should demonstrate his care for the protesting youths by attending to their demands. Obasanjo made this remark when he visited Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at his palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Monday. And on his own, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, while […]

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