Nothing illustrates the constructive and equally destructive capacity of our youths more than the fallouts of the #EndSARS protests. And education makes the difference between the creatively and positively charged ones and the destructively and the negatively charged ones. Allow…
Widow of Rivers lecturer killed by SARS reopens case against IGP, others
The family of late Dr Ferry Gberegbe, a lecturer at the Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State, who was allegedly killed by operatives of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad, has reopened the murder case against the Nigeria Police. This is…
Tinubu visits Sanwo-Olu, outlines steps to redressing SARS’ atrocities
Former Lagos State governor and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has outlined steps towards redressing atrocities and human rights abuses perpetrated by the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The APC national leader spoke with journalists, yesterday,…
#FixPolitics urges FG to act on #EndSARS protesters’ demands
The #FixPolitics Initiative has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to listen to the #EndSARS protesters, ensure that peace and justice prevail as well as demonstrate the virtues of good governance by acting on their demands. #FixPolitics, a research-based…
#EndSARS Protests: Before we lose the plot – Tony Usidamen
Even as #EndSARS—a nationwide campaign against police brutality in Nigeria—enters Day 12, some still consider it as “misdirected” and “futile.” But I disagree. I believe that it is a legitimate struggle, which underlines the failure of leadership in the country.…
Ex-SARS officer denies speaking with Peter Obi on Ezu River killings
One-time head of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) at Awkuzu, Anambra State, Mr James Nwafor, has refuted a statement credited to him on his relationship with former Governor Peter Obi, describing it as a “mischievous, blatant falsehood, misleading and malicious…
#EndSars: Buhari okays 5-point demand of protesters
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has convened a meeting with stakeholders, agreeing to meet demands, which include halting use of force against protesters and unconditional release of arrested citizens. This is informed from directives by President Muhammadu Buhari…
*Lagos community raises the alarm over incessant cult clashes (Guardian)*Cop, driver killed as protests spread, ground Lagos, others (Punch)
Lagos community raises the alarm over incessant cult clashes (Guardian) Last week, more than 5,000 members of Ekutu community in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State were thrown into chaos following attacks and counter attacks by members of various cult groups…
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…