#ENDSARS: No Less Than 56 People Died in Two Weeks – Amnesty International

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria#ENDSARS: No Less Than 56 People Died in Two Weeks – Amnesty International

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 22, 2020

Amnesty international says at least 56 people have been killed across the country since the start of the #EndSARS protests against police brutality. According to the human right group, since the protest kicked off on October 8, several causalities have been recorded. Thirty eight of them were killed on Tuesday alone largely due to the government’s crackdown. The fatalities include protesters, security officials and thugs who were allegedly hired by the authorities to confront the...

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#EndSARS: UN Condemns Establishment of SWAT, Says No to Police Brutality

Law & JusticeNewsUnited Nations#EndSARS: UN Condemns Establishment of SWAT, Says No to Police Brutality

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 22, 2020

The United Nations has criticised the creation of the special weapons and tactics (SWAT) by the Nigeria Police Force, the high commissioner for human rights, Michelle Bachelet has said. In a statement, the U.N high commissioner for human rights, Michelle Bachelet noted that the police swiftly created SWAT without addressing some of the root causes of police violence and putting in place sufficient safeguards to prevent it reoccurrence. The new squad was established to replace...

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Group Condemns Attack of Peaceful Protesters

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGroup Condemns Attack of Peaceful Protesters

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 21, 2020

The Crime Correspondent Association of Nigeria (CCAN), has condemned the extra judicial killings carried out by the security forces on defenceless #EndSARS protesters. In a statement, Hassan Zaggi, CCAN Chairman expressed distaste over the massacre of young, energetic and vibrant citizens. “The ugly incidents of gruesome killings and maiming of Nigerians in the Abuja city centre, Dutse Alhaji, a suburb in the FCT, Lagos and other parts of the country is worrisome. “We have even...

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No Nigerian Blood Needs To Be Spilled During A Peaceful Protest — Goodluck

NewsNo Nigerian Blood Needs To Be Spilled During A Peaceful Protest — Goodluck

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 16, 2020

Former Nigeria president, Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the  harassment of peaceful protesters campaigning against extra judicial killings and police brutality in the country. He emphasized that no life should to be lost during peaceful protests. While lending a voice to the #EndSARS protest via his Twitter account, Jonathan stated that the protests seek to advance Nigeria as a place where all can live out their full potential. “No Nigerian blood needs to be spilled or...

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#EndSARS: IGP To Face ICC As Over 120,000 Signs Petition Seeking His Arrest

Law & JusticeNewsNigeria#EndSARS: IGP To Face ICC As Over 120,000 Signs Petition Seeking His Arrest

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 13, 2020

The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu might have to face the International Criminal Court (ICC) as over 120,000 Nigerians signed the petition which accused the police IG of unleashing war against Nigerians protesting abuse of human rights by the police. Since Thursday, campaign against police brutality has been ongoing. Youths stormed the roads in different locations accross the country to protest the extra judicial killings carried out by the country’s Special Anti-Robbery Sqad (SARS)....

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Many Feared Dead, Injured As Fuel Tanker Crashes In Osun

NewsMany Feared Dead, Injured As Fuel Tanker Crashes In Osun

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 13, 2020

Many people have been speculated dead following a road accident in Igbelajewa along Ilesha-Akure Expressway, Osun state. The acident which involved a fuel tanker left many of it victims injured. The accident occurred at Igbelajewa Village, along the Ilesha-Akure Expressway on Monday afternoon. Residents confirmed that many people were burnt in the fire. WAP gathered that the truck driver lost control of the vehicle which fell over and caught fire. About five vehicles including an...

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#EndSARS: IGP Condemns Killing of Cops, Orders Discrete Investigation

Law & JusticeNewsNigeria#EndSARS: IGP Condemns Killing of Cops, Orders Discrete Investigation

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 10, 2020

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has criticised the violent attack on policemen and damage to police operational vehicles and other assets by #EndSARS protesters in Ughelli, Delta State. In a statement, the minister ordered a probe into the incident which resulted in the death of Corporal Etaga Stanley attached to ‘A’ Division, Ughelli. One Sergeant Patrick Okuone was reported to have sustained gunshot injuries during the attack. “The IGP has directed the Commissioner of...

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#EndSARS: Nigerians Extend Protest To Day 3

Crime & SecurityNews#EndSARS: Nigerians Extend Protest To Day 3

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 10, 2020

The protest against police brutality and extra-judicial killings in the country has spanned to the third day with youth occupying the entrance of Lagos State House of Assembly Complex. Poetasters, some of who slept at the entrance of the complex demanded an immediate response and immediate disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) operatives. The youths decried the several occasions harassment encountered in the hands of SARS operatives and the rate at which young Nigerians...

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NewsNigeriaPresident Buhari Presents 2021 Budget to Lawmakers

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 8, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday  presented the budget estimate for 2021 to a joint session of the National Assembly. The proposed budget is N13.08 trillion with a crude oil benchmark price of $40 per barrel and daily oil production estimate of 1.86 million barrels (inclusive of condensates of 300,000 to 400,000 barrels per day). The budget also includes N1.35 trillion spending by Government Owned Enterprises and Grants and Aid funded expenditure of N354.85 billion. It...

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Bulk of Education Budget Go To Professors – Minister

EducationNewsNigeriaBulk of Education Budget Go To Professors – Minister

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 8, 2020

The minister of state for education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba has said bulk of money budgeted for education is spent on the 10,500 professors in the country. During an interview with The Punch, the minister stated that students leave the country to pursue higher education abroad owing to the numerous occasions of strike. On Tuesday, the National President of ASUU, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi, hinted that students might have to endure a long-drawn strike in universities due to...

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