In commemoration of the second year anniversary of the #EndSARS protests, Amnesty International has revealed that no fewer than 40 protesters during the unrest are still languishing in jail. In a statement yesterday, Amnesty International said panels set up across…
Something different after #EndSARS — Gbubemi Atimomo
Reflections on life two years after the #endSARS protests It’s the second anniversary of the #EndSARS protests. Two years since many Nigerian youths got up and showed up to support a cause they believed in and considered important enough to…
October 1: “Obi-dients” hold rallies in Lagos, other states
Supporters of Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi have commenced their rallies in major cities in the country. The LP candidate supporters known as Obi-dients converged at strategic places in Lagos, Kaduna, Abia, Edo, amongst other states in Nigeria.…
*Over three weeks after, I still carry bullets in my body – Lekki Toll Gate shooting survivor (Punch)*We never used live ammunition on #EndSARS protesters – Nigerian Army tells panel (Guardian)
Over three weeks after, I still carry bullets in my body – Lekki Toll Gate shooting survivor (Punch) One of the survivors of the shooting that marred the #ENDSARS protest at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, Meshack Esanibi, says the…
“They came to kill”: Lagos shooting survivor recalls experience
She hasn’t been able to sleep for a week and at first wanted just “to stay hidden”. But this survivor of the shooting of peaceful Nigerian protesters at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos last week says she realised that she…
Lagos sets up panel of enquiry for victims of SARS-related abuses
Lagos State Government has set up a panel of enquiry for victims of Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) related abuses and Lekki Toll Gate incident. In a press statement issued by the Secretary, Lagos SARS Panel, Mr. Babajide Boys, members…
#EndSARS protesters defy rain, shut Lekki toll gate again
#EndSARS protesters on Wednesday remained adamant, laying siege on the Lekki toll gate along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. They stormed the Lekki Toll Gate section of the Lekki-Epe Expressway despite heavy downpours. They grounded vehicular traffic along the expressway, chanting “End…
Gridlock as #EndSARS protesters block Lekki toll gate
Despite the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force, #EndSARS protesters on Monday morning hit the Lekki Toll Gate section of the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos State, to resume demonstrations. The development led to early morning gridlock…
My 10 immediate promises as a governor – Jimi Agbaje
Optimistic about victory in the Saturday, March 9, 2019 elections, Lagos Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, has listed the first 10 things he would do as soon as he’s sworn in. In an interview with out…
